White or light yellow amorphous crystalline powder
Solubility:
Soluble in DMSO
Purity:
>99%
Storage:
at -20℃ 2 years
Original QC Data:
Shipping Conditions:
Ambient Temp.
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Biological Activity:
Calcium folinate offsets the effects of folic acid antagonists that act by binding dihydrofolate reductase and blocking the conversion of folic acid to tetrahydrofolate. In medicine, calcium folinate is used after treatment with methotrexate to reduce the toxicity of the methotrexate. Calcium folinate is also used to enhance the cytotoxic effect of 5-fluorouracil in the treatment of cancer.
References:
Schilsky RL, Ratain MJ. Clinical pharmacokinetics of high-dose leucovorin calcium after intravenous and oral administration. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1990 Sep 5;82(17):1411-5.