Product Description: Nilutamide (Nilandron) is an orally active nonsteroidal androgen receptor antagonist with affinity for androgen receptors but not for progestogen, estrogen or glucocorticoid receptors. Nilutamide can be used to research prostate cancer. Nilutamide also has antischistosomal properties[1][4].
Applications: Cancer-programmed cell death
Formula: C12H10F3N3O4
References: [1]Harris MG, et al. Nilutamide. A review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, and therapeutic efficacy in prostate cancer. Drugs Aging. 1993 Jan-Feb;3(1):9-25./[2]Babany G, et al. Inhibitory effects of nilutamide, a new androgen receptor antagonist, on mouse and human liver cytochrome P-450. Biochem Pharmacol. 1989 Mar 15;38(6):941-7./[3]Simard J, et al. Comparison of in vitro effects of the pure antiandrogens OH-flutamide, Casodex, and nilutamide on androgen-sensitive parameters. Urology. 1997 Apr;49(4):580-6; discussion 586-9./[4]Keiser J, Vargas M, Vennerstrom JL. Activity of antiandrogens against juvenile and adult Schistosoma mansoni in mice. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2010 Sep;65(9):1991-5.
CAS Number: 63612-50-0
Molecular Weight: 317.22
Compound Purity: 99.66
Research Area: Cancer; Infection; Endocrinology
Solubility: DMSO : 200 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Androgen Receptor;Parasite