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Candesartan

Cat. No. 4791 4 Citations Submit a Review Datasheet / COA / SDS

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Description: AT1 antagonist
Alternative Names: CV 11974
Chemical Name: 2-Ethoxy-1-[[2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl]-1H-benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
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Biological Activity Technical Data Datasheets References

Biological Activity for Candesartan

Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor 1 (AT1) antagonist (IC50 values are 1.12 and 2.86 nM in bovine adrenal cortex and rabbit aorta, respectively). Exhibits antihypertensive effects in animal models. Also available as a prodrug, candesartan cilexetil (Cat. No. 4792).

Compound Libraries for Candesartan

Candesartan is also offered as part of the Tocriscreen 2.0 Max, Tocriscreen Antiviral Library and Tocriscreen FDA-Approved Drugs. Find out more about compound libraries available from Tocris.

Technical Data for Candesartan

M. Wt 440.45
Formula C24H20N6O3
Storage Store at RT
Purity ≥98% (HPLC)
CAS Number 139481-59-7
PubChem ID 2541
InChI Key HTQMVQVXFRQIKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles CCOC1=NC(C=CC=C5C(O)=O)=C5N1CC2=CC=C(C3=CC=CC=C3C4=NN=NN4)C=C2

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

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References for Candesartan

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.

Shibouta et al (1993) Pharmacological profile of a highly potent and long-acting angiotensin II receptor antagonist, 2-ethoxy-1-[[2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl]methyl]-1H-benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid (CV-11974), and its prodrug, (±)-1-(cyclohexyloxycarbonylox J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 266 114 PMID: 8331552

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4 Citations for Candesartan

Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Candesartan include:

Gemma et al (2021) Experimental data using candesartan and captopril indicate no double-edged sword effect in COVID-19. Clin Sci (Lond) 135 465-481 PMID: 33479758

Milan et al (2021) Transcriptomic Analysis of Mouse Brain After Traumatic Brain Injury Reveals That the Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Candesartan Acts Through Novel Pathways. Front Neurosci 15 636259 PMID: 33828448

Ana et al (2022) Angiotensin Type-1 Receptor Inhibition Reduces NLRP3 Inflammasome Upregulation Induced by Aging and Neurodegeneration in the Substantia Nigra of Male Rodents and Primary Mesencephalic Cultures. Antioxidants (Basel) 11 PMID: 35204211

Rita et al (2022) Angiotensin type-1 receptor and ACE2 autoantibodies in Parkinson´s disease. NPJ Parkinsons Dis 8 76 PMID: 35701430

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