Perspective on FTY720, an Immunosuppressant

Abstract

FTY720 {fingolimod hydrochloride, 2-amino-2-[2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl]propane-1,3-diol hydrochloride}, a novel immunosuppressant, was discovered by chemical modification based on the structure activity relationships of ISP-I (myriocin), a metabolite of the fungus Isaria­ sinclairii. This short perspective provides insights to the various strategies available in the literature for the synthesis of FTY720 and its analogues.1 Introduction2 Classification of Immunosuppressive Drugs3 The Rise of FTY7204 Different Synthetic Strategies for FTY7205 Analogues of FTY7206 Binding Studies of FTY7207 Mode of Action8 Conclusion