Title: Cyclosporins
Literature References: Group of nonpolar cyclic oligopeptides with immunosuppressant activity; produced by
Tolypocladium inflatum Gams (formerly designated as
Trichoderma polysporum [Link ex Pers.] Rifai) and other fungi imperfecti. Cyclosporins A through Z have been identified with A being the major component. Characterized by a C9-amino acid, MeBmt,
q.v., cyclosporins bind to the cytosolic protein, cyclophilin, to form an active complex which inhibits the enzyme, calcineurin, a key component of T-cell activation. Isoln of A and C, structure of A: A. Rüegger
et al., Helv. Chim. Acta 59, 1075 (1976); structure of C: R. Traber
et al., ibid. 60, 1247 (1977). Production of A and C: E. H?rri
et al., US 4117118 (1978 to Sandoz). Review of isoln, structure elucidation, synthesis and bioactivity: A. von Wartburg, R. Traber,
Prog. Med. Chem. 25, 1-33 (1988); of biosynthesis and mode of action: A. Lawen,
ibid. 33, 53-97 (1996). Review of role of calcineurin on bioactivity of cyclosporins: K. A. Jorgensen
et al., Scand. J. Immunol. 57, 93-98 (2003). HPLC separation of components from fungal fermentation samples: J. Tuominen
et al., Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 12, 1085 (1998). HPLC-MS determn in blood: B. Vollenbroeker
et al., Transplant. Proc. 37, 1741 (2005).
Derivative Type: Cyclosporin A
CAS Registry Number: 59865-13-3
Synonyms: Cyclosporine; ciclosporin
Manufacturers' Codes: 27-400
Trademarks: Atopica (Novartis); Sandimmun(e) (Novartis); Neoral (Novartis); Optimmune (Schering-Plough); Restasis (Allergan)
Molecular Formula: C62H111N11O12
Molecular Weight: 1202.61
Percent Composition: C 61.92%, H 9.30%, N 12.81%, O 15.96%
Literature References: Comprehensive description: M. M. Hassan, M. A. Al-Yahya,
Anal. Profiles Drug Subs. 16, 145-206 (1987). Toxicological evaluation: B. Ryffel
et al., Arch. Toxicol. 53, 107 (1983). Symposium on therapeutic use in dermatology:
J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 23, part 2, 1241-1334 (1990). Review of use in canine skin diseases: E. Guaguere
et al., Vet. Dermatol. 15, 61-74 (2004). Review of clinical experience in organ transplantation: C. J. Dunn
et al., Drugs 61, 1957-2016 (2001); in treatment of dry eye: H. D. Perry, E. D. Donnenfeld,
Expert Opin. Pharmacother. 5, 2099-2107 (2004).
Properties: White prismatic needles from acetone at -15°. mp 148-151°. [a]D20 -244° (c = 0.6 in chloroform); [a]D20 -189° (c = 0.5 in methanol). Sol in methanol, ethanol, acetone, ether, chloroform; slightly sol in water and saturated hydrocarbons. LD50 in mice, rats, rabbits (mg/kg): 107, 25, >10 i.v.; 2329, 1480, >1000 orally (Ryffel).
Melting point: mp 148-151°
Optical Rotation: [a]D20 -244° (c = 0.6 in chloroform); [a]D20 -189° (c = 0.5 in methanol)
Toxicity data: LD50 in mice, rats, rabbits (mg/kg): 107, 25, >10 i.v.; 2329, 1480, >1000 orally (Ryffel)
Derivative Type: Cyclosporin B
CAS Registry Number: 63775-95-1
Synonyms: Ala2-cyclosporine
Molecular Formula: C61H109N11O12
Molecular Weight: 1188.58
Percent Composition: C 61.64%, H 9.24%, N 12.96%, O 16.15%
Properties: Amorphous white powder, mp 149-152°. [a]D20 -238° (c = 0.62 in chloroform). [a]D20 -168° (c = 0.56 in methanol).
Melting point: mp 149-152°
Optical Rotation: [a]D20 -238° (c = 0.62 in chloroform); [a]D20 -168° (c = 0.56 in methanol)
Derivative Type: Cyclosporin C
CAS Registry Number: 59787-61-0
Synonyms: Thr2-cyclosporine
Molecular Formula: C62H111N11O13
Molecular Weight: 1218.61
Percent Composition: C 61.11%, H 9.18%, N 12.64%, O 17.07%
Properties: Colorless prismatic needles from acetone at -15°. mp 152-155°. [a]D20 -255° (c = 0.5 in chloroform). [a]D20 -182° (c = 0.5 in methanol). Solubility similar to cyclosporin A.
Melting point: mp 152-155°
Optical Rotation: [a]D20 -255° (c = 0.5 in chloroform); [a]D20 -182° (c = 0.5 in methanol)
Derivative Type: Cyclosporin D
CAS Registry Number: 63775-96-2
Synonyms: Val2-cyclosporine
Molecular Formula: C63H113N11O12
Molecular Weight: 1216.64
Percent Composition: C 62.19%, H 9.36%, N 12.66%, O 15.78%
Properties: Colorless prisms from acetone at -15°. mp 148-151°. [a]D20 -245° (c = 0.52 in CHCl3). [a]D20 -211° (c = 0.51 in methanol).
Melting point: mp 148-151°
Optical Rotation: [a]D20 -245° (c = 0.52 in CHCl3); [a]D20 -211° (c = 0.51 in methanol)
Derivative Type: Cyclosporin G
CAS Registry Number: 74436-00-3
CAS Name: 7-L-Norvaline cyclosporin A
Synonyms: Nva2-cyclosporine
Molecular Formula: C63H113N11O12
Molecular Weight: 1216.64
Percent Composition: C 62.19%, H 9.36%, N 12.66%, O 15.78%
Literature References: Immunosuppressive profile: P. C. Hiestand
et al., Transplant. Proc. 17, 1362 (1985);
eidem, Immunology 55, 249 (1985).
Properties: Colorless, polyhedric crystals from ether + petroleum ether, mp 196-197°. [a]D20 -245° (c = 1.0 in chloroform). [a]D20 -191° (c = 1.04 in methanol).
Melting point: mp 196-197°
Optical Rotation: [a]D20 -245° (c = 1.0 in chloroform); [a]D20 -191° (c = 1.04 in methanol)
CAUTION: Cyclosporin A is listed as a known human carcinogen:
Report on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition (PB2005-104914, 2004) p III-75.
Therap-Cat: Cyclosporin A as immunosuppressant.
Therap-Cat-Vet: In the control of canine atopic dermatitis and immune-mediated dermatological diseases.
Keywords: Immunosuppressant.
