Bioactivity | Oxamniquine is a potent agent for the treatment of schistosomiasis. |
Target | Parasite |
Invitro | Oxamniquine is a potent agent for the treatment of schistosomiasis[1]. |
In Vivo | Oxamniquine (500 mg/kg) alone or Oxamniquine (250 mg/kg) in combination with praziquantel reduces the mortality of infected snails compared to the control group[1]. |
Name | Oxamniquine |
CAS | 21738-42-1 |
Formula | C14H21N3O3 |
Molar Mass | 279.33 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Mattos AC, et al. Evaluation of the effect of oxamniquine, praziquantel and a combination of both drugs on the intramolluscan phase of Schistosoma mansoni. Acta Trop. 2007 May;102(2):84-91. |