clobetasol propionate

Clobetasol propionate (CGP9555) exerts its effect by binding to cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors and subsequently activates glucocorticoid receptor-mediated gene expression. This results in the synthesis of certain anti-inflammatory proteins while inhibiting the synthesis of certain inflammatory mediators. Clobetasol Propionate is the propionate salt form of clobetasol, a topical synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. Specifically, clobetasol propionate appears to induce phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins, thereby controlling the release of the inflammatory precursor arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A2.

Clobetasol propionate-d5 is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of clobetasol propionate by GC- or LC-MS. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid. It binds to glucocorticoid receptors in a cell-free assay and inhibits proliferation of primary human skin fibroblasts when used at a concentration of 5 µg ml. Topical administration of clobetasol propionate reduces croton oil-induced ear edema in mice. Formulations containing clobetasol propionate have been used in the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions.

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