General description

A brain-permeable ester of pyruvate and salicylic acid that exhibits anti-oxidative and anti-excitotoxic properties. Following its uptake by the brain tissue, it releases pyruvate and salicylic acid via ester hydrolysis (t_1/2 of 43 min in serum). Exerts strong neuroprotective effects in the post-ischemic brain and significantly reduces infarct volume (27% and 65% reduction in 6 and 12 hours following i.v. administration of 10 mg/kg in a rat model). Also, blocks Zn²⁺-induced neuronal cell death. Its neuroprotective effects are attributed to its ability to prevent NAD- and ATP-depletion in post-ischemic brain and suppression of NF-κB activity by reducing IκB-α degradation.

A brain-permeable ester of pyruvate and salicylic acid that exhibits anti-oxidative and anti-excitotoxic properties.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Kim, S.W., et al. 2011. Mol. Pharmacol.79, 220.

Packaging

25 mg in Glass bottle

Packaged under inert gas

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)