NCIt definition : The sodium phosphate salt form of prednisolone, a synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory
and immunomodulating properties. As a glucocorticoid receptor agonist, prednisolone
sodium phosphate binds to specific intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, and causes
the ligand- receptor complex to be translocated to the nucleus where it initiates
the transcription of glucocorticoid-responsive genes such as various cytokines and
lipocortins. Lipocortins inhibit phospholipase A2, thereby blocking the release of
arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids and preventing the synthesis of prostaglandins
and leukotrienes, both potent mediators of inflammation. This agent also decreases
the number of circulating lymphocytes, induces cell differentiation, and stimulates
apoptosis in sensitive tumor cell populations.;
UNII : IV021NXA9J;
InChIKey : VJZLQIPZNBPASX-OJJGEMKLSA-L;
CAS number : 125-02-0;
Drug name : Prednabene; Inflamase; Prednisol; Ak-Pred; Predsol; Predmix; Pediapred; Polypred; Key-Pred SP; Prednesol; Veripred 20; Orapred; Millipred; Orapred ODT;