Methotrexate used to inhibit dihyrofolate reductase and select for DHFR overexpresssion.Methotrexate is a folic acid antagonist.
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Protected from light,Store at -20°C,Argon charged
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PharmPure™, USP
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Description
Methotrexate hydrate has been used:as a dihydrofolate (DHFR) inhibitor in sphere forming assay cultureas a component of dulbecco′ modified Eagle′s medium (DMEM) for selection of transfected cellsin viability and co-culture assaysPotent inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase and agent for antitumor studies. Use to inhibit dihydrofolate reductase in DHFR-based protein expression systems. Also shows immunosuppressive effects in, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis.Potent inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase and agent for antitumor studies. Use to inhibit dihydrofolate reductase in DHFR-based protein expression systems. Also effective in treatment of pyrimethamine-resistantPlasmodium vivaxmalaria parasites.
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as folic acids. These are heterocyclic compounds based on the 4-[(pteridin-6-ylmethyl)amino]benzoic acid skeleton conjugated with one or more L-glutamate units.
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