FTY720 (R)-Phosphate

Uses

Fingolimod Phosphate is an intermediate in sphingolipid homeostasis and a major medical target for immune system modulation. A potent agonist at four of the five sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptors. A potential new target in the treatment of auto-?immune diseases.

Definition

ChEBI: Fingolimod phosphate is a primary amino compound that is fingolimod in which one on the hydroxy groups has been converted into its dihydrogen phosphate derivative. It is the active metabolite of fingolimod. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, an immunosuppressive agent and a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist. It is a monoalkyl phosphate, a primary amino compound and a primary alcohol. It is functionally related to a fingolimod.