Tazarotene-d₈  (Synonyms: AGN 190168-d₈)

Tazarotene-d₈ is the deuterium labeled Tazarotene. Tazarotene (AGN 190168) is a selective retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonist for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and acne vulgaris[1][2].

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs^[1].

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359.51

C₂₁H₁₃D₈NO₂S

118292-40-3

[2H]C([2H])([2H])C1(C2=CC(C#CC3=CC=C(C=N3)C(OCC)=O)=CC=C2SCC1([2H])[2H])C([2H])([2H])[2H]

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  [2]. Talpur R, et al. Efficacy and safety of topical tazarotene: a review. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol. 2009 Feb;5(2):195-210.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Nagpal S, et al. Negative regulation of two hyperproliferative keratinocyte differentiation markers by a retinoic acidreceptor-specific retinoid: insight into the mechanism of retinoid action in psoriasis. Cell Growth Differ. 1996 Dec;7(12):1783-91.  [Content Brief]

  [4]. Tang-Liu DD, et al. Clinical pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism of tazarotene: a novel topical treatment for acne and psoriasis. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1999 Oct;37(4):273-87.  [Content Brief]