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Sulindac sulfide (CAS 32004-67-4)

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Alternate Names:
Z-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-[p-(methylthio)benzylidene]indene-3-acetic acid
Application:
Sulindac sulfide is an active metabolite of sulindac that inhibits for Cox
CAS Number:
32004-67-4
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
340.41
Molecular Formula:
C20H17FO2S
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Sulindac sulfide is the active metabolite sulindac, and it is widely employed in research studies to understand its anti-inflammatory mechanism of action. Its inhibitory effect on cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, primarily COX-2, is of particular interest in the investigation of inflammatory pathways. Researchers use sulindac sulfide to probe the molecular basis of inflammation and to explore its impact on prostaglandin synthesis, which is vital for the regulation of inflammation. Sulindac sulfide is also of interest in cancer research due to its ability to induce apoptosis in certain types of cancer cells, providing insights into potential mechanisms for inhibiting tumor growth. Its role in modulating cellular processes through COX inhibition and other pathways makes sulindac sulfide useful for elucidating the complex biology of inflammation and tumorigenesis.


Sulindac sulfide (CAS 32004-67-4) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Sulindac sulfide, 5 mg

sc-200118
5 mg
$73.00

Sulindac sulfide, 25 mg

sc-200118A
25 mg
$226.00