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681675

Sigma-Aldrich

Wortmannin

≥98% (HPLC), solid, PI3-kinase inhibitor, Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

Wortmannin, KY 12420, MLCK Inhibitor II

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C23H24O8
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
428.43
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Wortmannin, Wortmannin, CAS 19545-26-7, is a cell-permeable, potent, selective, and irreversible inhibitor of PI3-Kinase (IC₅₀ = 5 nM). Does not affect any upstream signaling events.

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

white to off-white

solubility

DMSO: 25 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C23H24O8/c1-10(24)30-13-7-22(2)12(5-6-14(22)25)16-18(13)23(3)15(9-28-4)31-21(27)11-8-29-20(17(11)23)19(16)26/h8,12-13,15H,5-7,9H2,1-4H3/t12-,13+,15+,22-,23-/m0/s1

InChI key

QDLHCMPXEPAAMD-QAIWCSMKSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable, fungal metabolite that acts as a potent, selective, and irreversible inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase in purified preparations and cytosolic fractions (IC50 = 5 nM). Blocks the catalytic activity of PI 3-kinase without affecting the upstream signaling events. Preincubation of fibroblasts with wortmannin abolishes PDGF-mediated Ins(3,4,5)P3 formation (IC50 = 5 nM). Also blocks the metabolic effects of insulin in isolated rat adipocytes without affecting the insulin receptor tyrosine kinase activity. Inhibits MAP kinase activation induced by platelet activating factor in guinea pig neutrophils (200 - 300 nM). Also inhibits other kinases such as myosin light chain kinase (IC50 = 200 nM) and PI 4-kinase at concentrations higher than that required for inhibition of PI 3-kinase. Also blocks phospholipase D. A 10 mM (1 mg/233 µl) solution of Wortmannin (Cat. No. 681676) in DMSO is also available.
A fungal metabolite that acts as a potent, selective, cell-permeable and irreversible inhibitor of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI 3-kinase) in purified preparations and cytosolic fractions (IC50 = 5 nM). Preincubation of fibroblasts with wortmannin abolishes PDGF-mediated Ins(3,4,5)P3 formation (IC50 = 5 nM). Blocks the catalytic activity of PI 3-kinase without affecting the upstream signaling events. Also blocks the metabolic effects of insulin in isolated rat adipocytes without affecting the insulin receptor tyrosine kinase activity. Inhibits MAP kinase activation induced by platelet activating factor in guinea pig neutrophils (0.2-0.3 µM). Inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption. Inhibits other kinases, such as myosin light chain kinase (IC50 = 200 nM) and PI 4-kinase at concentrations 100-fold higher than that required for the inhibition of PI 3-kinase. Also blocks phospholipase D.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 5 nM against phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase; 5 nM against PDGF-mediated Ins(3,4,5)P3 formation; 200 nM against myosin light chain kinase

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Highly Toxic (H)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Cross, M.J., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem. 270, 25352.
Nakamura, I., et al. 1995. FEBS Lett. 361, 79.
Ferby, I.M., et al. 1994. J. Biol. Chem. 269, 30485.
Okada, T., et al. 1994. J. Biol. Chem. 269, 3568.
Wymann, M.P. and Arcaro, A. 1994. Biochem. J.298, 517.
Arcaro, A. and Wymann, M.P. 1993. Biochem. J.296, 297.
Nakanishi, S., et al. 1992. J. Biol. Chem. 267, 2157.
Bonser, R.W., et al. 1991. Br. J. Pharmacol.103, 1237.
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Legal Information

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

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 1 Oral - Acute Tox. 2 Dermal

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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