FTY720 . HCl

Synthetic analog of ISP-1, isolated from Isaria sinclairii. Soluble in DMSO, ethanol or DMF. Cell permeable immunosuppressor displaying lymphocyte sequestration properties and used for treatment in multiple sclerosis. Potent sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor (S1P1, S1P3, S1P4, and S1P5) agonist when phosphorylated by sphingosine kinase. Sphingosine transporter Abcb1 and leukotriene C4 transporter Abcc1 activity enhancer. Cytosolic phospholipase A2 inhibitor, independent of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptors. Autophagy inducer. Apoptosis inducer.