Description
Folinic acid calcium salt offsets the effects of folic acid antagonists that act by binding dihydrofolate reductase and blocking the conversion of folic acid to tetrahydrofolate. Calcium folinate is also used in mutagenisis and cancer research.
Applications
A compound that reduces the effect of folic acid antagonists
Synonyms
Leucovorin calcium salt; Citrovorum factor calcium salt; Calcium folinate
Molecular Formula
C20H21N7O7•Ca
Solubility
Soluble in water, and ethanol.