Levamisole hydrochloride

• CAT Number: A000344
• CAS Number: 16595-80-5
• Molecular Formula: C11H13ClN2S
• Molecular Weight: 240.75
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 16595-80-5; Levamisole HCl; Ergamisol; Tramisol; Tramisole
• Target: Parasite
• IUPAC Name: (6S)-6-phenyl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12N2S.ClH/c1-2-4-9(5-3-1)10-8-13-6-7-14-11(13)12-10;/h1-5,10H,6-8H2;1H/t10-;/m1./s1
• InChIKey: LAZPBGZRMVRFKY-HNCPQSOCSA-N
• SMILES: C1CSC2=N[C@H](CN21)C3=CC=CC=C3.Cl

Levamisole Hydrochloride（Cat No.:A000344）is a synthetic imidazothiazole derivative used as an anthelmintic and immunomodulator. In veterinary medicine, it effectively treats parasitic infections caused by nematodes in livestock by acting as a cholinergic agonist, leading to neuromuscular paralysis and expulsion of the parasites. In humans, levamisole hydrochloride has been used as an adjunct therapy in cancer treatment, particularly colorectal cancer, due to its ability to stimulate the immune system by enhancing T-cell activity. Its dual role in parasitic control and immunomodulation makes it a versatile therapeutic agent.

Overview of Clinical Research

Levamisole hydrochloride is an immunomodulator to treat Nephrotic syndrome.

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