Uses
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate is a derivative of the glucocorticoid Hydrocortisone (H714615). Hydrocortisone Hemisuccinate Sodium is used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Hydrocortisone sodium succinate is widely used in the treatment of asthma, endocrine disorders, dermatological disorders, allergic states, etc.
Uses
Hydrocortisone 21-hemisuccinate is a water-soluble form of the endogenous hormone cortisol. It can bind to glucocorticoid receptors, initiating the transcription of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive mediators and inhibiting proinflammatory cytokine activity (IC50 = 6.7 μM for IL-6). It is commonly used to supplement media for long-term epithelial or endothelial cell cultures and to differentiate pluripotent stem cells.