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330005

Sigma-Aldrich

EST

A cell-permeable, irreversible inhibitor of cysteine proteases.

Synonym(s):

EST, Loxistatin, (2S,3S)- trans-Epoxysuccinyl-L-leucylamido-3-methylbutane Ethyl Ester, E-64d, Loxistatin, (2S,3S)-trans-Epoxysuccinyl-L-leucylamido-3-methylbutane Ethyl Ester, E-64d

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H30N2O5
CAS Number:
88321-09-9
Molecular Weight:
342.43
MDL number:
MFCD00132883
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

DMSO: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C17H30N2O5/c1-6-23-17(22)14-13(24-14)16(21)19-12(9-11(4)5)15(20)18-8-7-10(2)3/h10-14H,6-9H2,1-5H3,(H,18,20)(H,19,21)/t12-,13-,14-/m0/s1

InChI key

SRVFFFJZQVENJC-IHRRRGAJSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable, irreversible inhibitor of cysteine proteases. Similar to E-64 (Cat. No. 324890) but devoid of charged groups. Reported to inhibit calpain-1 activation. The inhibitory activity of EST has been attributed to E-64c, the free acid formed by hydrolysis of the ester in vivo. Used in animal models of muscular dystrophy.
A cell-permeable, irreversible inhibitor of cysteine proteases. Similar to E-64 (Cat. No. 324890) but is devoid of charged groups. The inhibitory activity of EST has been attributed to E-64c, the free acid formed by hydrolysis of the ester in vivo. Used in animal models of muscular dystrophy. Recommended working concentration is 10-100 µM.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
calpain-1
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 10-100 µM for calpain-1

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Inomata, M., et al. 1996. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 328, 129.
Mehdi, S. 1991. Trends Biochem. Sci. 16, 150.
McGowan, E.B., et al. 1989. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.158, 432.
Tamai, M., et al. 1987. J. Pharmacobiodyn.10, 678.
Komatsu, K., et al. 1986. Exp. Neurol. 91, 23.
Tamai, M., et al. 1986. J. Pharmacobiodyn. 9, 672.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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