Fingolimod Hydrochloride
Synonyms
2-Amino-2-(2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride
FTY 720
FTY-720
FTY720
Fingolimod
Gilenia
Gilenya
Hydrochloride, Fingolimod
A sphingosine-derivative and IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT that blocks the migration and homing of LYMPHOCYTES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM through its action on SPHINGOSINE 1-PHOSPHATE RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS.