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R-848 (CAS 144875-48-9)

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Alternate Names:
Resiquimod; S 28463
Application:
R-848 is an immune response modifier and TLR7 and TLR8 activator
CAS Number:
144875-48-9
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
314.39
Molecular Formula:
C17H22N4O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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R-848, also known as Resiquimod, is a synthetic compound that plays a pivotal role in immunological research due to its unique mechanism of action as an immune response modifier. It specifically targets and binds to toll-like receptors (TLRs) 7 and 8, which are components of the innate immune system. Upon binding, R-848 initiates a complex signaling cascade that culminates in the activation of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB). This transcription factor is instrumental in the upregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, type I interferons, and other mediators that are essential for the innate immune response. The ability of R-848 to modulate TLR signaling makes it an invaluable tool for researchers aiming to elucidate the pathways underlying innate immunity and the inflammatory response. Additionally, its role in stimulating a robust immune response without the direct involvement of pathogens provides a unique model for studying the effects of immune modulation in various experimental applications.


R-848 (CAS 144875-48-9) References

  1. Dendritic cell maturation and subsequent enhanced T-cell stimulation induced with the novel synthetic immune response modifier R-848.  |  Ahonen, CL., et al. 1999. Cell Immunol. 197: 62-72. PMID: 10555997
  2. The imidazoquinolines, imiquimod and R-848, induce functional, but not phenotypic, maturation of human epidermal Langerhans' cells.  |  Burns, RP., et al. 2000. Clin Immunol. 94: 13-23. PMID: 10607486
  3. The immune response modifiers imiquimod and R-848 are potent activators of B lymphocytes.  |  Tomai, MA., et al. 2000. Cell Immunol. 203: 55-65. PMID: 10915562
  4. Molecular mechanisms of B lymphocyte activation by the immune response modifier R-848.  |  Bishop, GA., et al. 2000. J Immunol. 165: 5552-7. PMID: 11067909
  5. The immune response modifier resiquimod mimics CD40-induced B cell activation.  |  Bishop, GA., et al. 2001. Cell Immunol. 208: 9-17. PMID: 11277614
  6. Small anti-viral compounds activate immune cells via the TLR7 MyD88-dependent signaling pathway.  |  Hemmi, H., et al. 2002. Nat Immunol. 3: 196-200. PMID: 11812998
  7. The novel synthetic immune response modifier R-848 (Resiquimod) shifts human allergen-specific CD4+ TH2 lymphocytes into IFN-gamma-producing cells.  |  Brugnolo, F., et al. 2003. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 111: 380-8. PMID: 12589360
  8. Resiquimod: a new immune response modifier with potential as a vaccine adjuvant for Th1 immune responses.  |  Wu, JJ., et al. 2004. Antiviral Res. 64: 79-83. PMID: 15498602
  9. Direct stimulation of human T cells via TLR5 and TLR7/8: flagellin and R-848 up-regulate proliferation and IFN-gamma production by memory CD4+ T cells.  |  Caron, G., et al. 2005. J Immunol. 175: 1551-7. PMID: 16034093
  10. The Toll-like receptor 7/8-ligand resiquimod (R-848) primes human neutrophils for leukotriene B4, prostaglandin E2 and platelet-activating factor biosynthesis.  |  Hattermann, K., et al. 2007. FASEB J. 21: 1575-85. PMID: 17264163
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  12. Exhaustive exercise reduces TNF-α and IFN-α production in response to R-848 via toll-like receptor 7 in mice.  |  Yano, H., et al. 2010. Eur J Appl Physiol. 110: 797-803. PMID: 20602110
  13. R-848 triggers the expression of TLR7/8 and suppresses HIV replication in monocytes.  |  Nian, H., et al. 2012. BMC Infect Dis. 12: 5. PMID: 22243920
  14. In vitro evidence suggesting that the toll-like receptor 7 and 8 agonist resiquimod (R-848) unlikely affects drug levels of co-administered compounds.  |  Theile, D., et al. 2021. Eur J Pharm Sci. 162: 105826. PMID: 33813039
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

R-848, 5 mg

sc-203231
5 mg
$102.00

R-848, 25 mg

sc-203231A
25 mg
$306.00

R-848, 100 mg

sc-203231B
100 mg
$510.00

R-848, 500 mg

sc-203231C
500 mg
$1559.00