Levomefolate calcium

Names

[ Name ]:
Levomefolate calcium

[Synonym ]:
Bodyfolin
CALCIUML-5-METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLATE
Levomefolinate calcium
Nutrifolin
Calcium (2S)-2-{[4-({[(6S)-2-amino-5-methyl-4-oxo-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-6-pteridinyl]methyl}amino)benzoyl]amino}pentanedioate
L-5-MTHF-Ca
L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate calcium
Levomefolate Calcium
L-5-Methyletrahydrofolate calciuM
Calcium levomefolate
L-Glutamic acid, N-[4-[[[(6S)-2-amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-, calcium salt (1:1)
LMCA
Calcium (2S)-2-{[4-({[(6S)-2-amino-5-methyl-4-oxo-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-6-yl]methyl}amino)benzoyl]amino}pentanedioate
Folic Acid Impurity 3

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Levomefolate is an artificial form of folate.IC50 Value:Target: AntifolateThe calcium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid which belongs to the group of folate vitamins (Vitamin B9, Folacin). It is a coenzymated form of folic acid and a more bioavailable alternative in dietary supplements.

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Cell Cycle/DNA Damage >> Antifolate

Research Areas >> Cancer

[References]

[1]. Fruzzetti F. Beyaz®: an oral contraceptive fortified with folate. Womens Health (Lond Engl). 2012 Jan;8(1):13-9.

[2]. Wiesinger H, Eydeler U, Richard F, et al. Bioequivalence evaluation of a folate-supplemented oral contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol/drospirenone/levomefolate calcium versus ethinylestradiol/drospirenone and levomefolate calcium alone. Clin Drug Investig. 2012 Oct 1;32(10):673-84.

[3]. Hartmut Blodea, Christine Klippingb, Frank Richardc, et al. Bioequivalence study of an oral contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol/drospirenone/levomefolate calcium relative to ethinylestradiol/drospirenone and to levomefolate calcium alone. Contraception.2012, 85(2), :177-184

[4]. Rapkin RB, Creinin MD. The combined oral contraceptive pill containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol plus levomefolate calcium. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2011 Oct;12(15):2403-10. doi: 10.1517/14656566.2011.610791.

[5]. Levomefolic_acid

[Related Small Molecules]

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Melting Point ]:
>300ºC

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂₀H₂₃CaN₇O₆

[ Molecular Weight ]:
497.518

[ Exact Mass ]:
497.133575

[ PSA ]:
208.43000

[ Storage condition ]:
-20?C Freezer

Safety Information

[ Safety Phrases ]:
24/25

[ HS Code ]:
29339900

Related Compounds

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