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Adapalene (CAS 106685-40-9)

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Application:
Adapalene is a retinoic acid analog and apoptosis inducer
CAS Number:
106685-40-9
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
412.52
Molecular Formula:
C28H28O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Retinoic acid analog that is a RARβ and RARγ agonist (AC50 values are 2.2, 9.3, 22 and > 1000 nM for RARβ, RARγ, RARα and RXRα receptors respectively). Inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in colorectal cancer cell in vitro. Displays comedolytic activity.


Adapalene (CAS 106685-40-9) References

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  2. Assessment of adapalene gel for the treatment of actinic keratoses and lentigines: a randomized trial.  |  Kang, S., et al. 2003. J Am Acad Dermatol. 49: 83-90. PMID: 12833014
  3. The synthetic retinoid adapalene inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells in vitro.  |  Ocker, M., et al. 2003. Int J Cancer. 107: 453-9. PMID: 14506747
  4. Clinical efficacy of adapalene (differin(®)) 0.3% gel in Chilean women with cutaneous photoaging.  |  Herane, MI., et al. 2012. J Dermatolog Treat. 23: 57-64. PMID: 22007702
  5. Recent advances in the use of adapalene 0.1%/benzoyl peroxide 2.5% to treat patients with moderate to severe acne.  |  Leyden, J. 2016. J Dermatolog Treat. 27 Suppl 1: S4-13. PMID: 26947815
  6. Adapalene suppressed the proliferation of melanoma cells by S-phase arrest and subsequent apoptosis via induction of DNA damage.  |  Li, H., et al. 2019. Eur J Pharmacol. 851: 174-185. PMID: 30836068
  7. Development and Investigation of Vitamin C-Enriched Adapalene-Loaded Transfersome Gel: a Collegial Approach for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris.  |  Vasanth, S., et al. 2020. AAPS PharmSciTech. 21: 61. PMID: 31915948
  8. Intravenously Administered, Retinoid Activating Nanoparticles Increase Lifespan and Reduce Neurodegeneration in the SOD1G93A Mouse Model of ALS.  |  Medina, DX., et al. 2020. Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 8: 224. PMID: 32292776
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Adapalene, 10 mg

sc-203803
10 mg
$66.00

Adapalene, 50 mg

sc-203803A
50 mg
$332.00