506132
Pifithrin-α
A cell-permeable chemical inhibitor of p53.
Synonym(s):
Pifithrin-α, 2-(2-Imino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzothiazol-3-yl)-1- p-tolylethanone, HBr
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H18N2OS · xHBr
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
286.39 (free base basis)
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
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Quality Level
Assay
≥95% (HPLC)
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
protect from light
color
off-white
solubility
DMSO: 100 mg/mL
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−20°C
InChI
1S/C16H18N2OS.BrH/c1-11-6-8-12(9-7-11)14(19)10-18-13-4-2-3-5-15(13)20-16(18)17;/h6-9,17H,2-5,10H2,1H3;1H
InChI key
HAGVCKULCLQGRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
A cell-permeable chemical inhibitor of p53. Reversibly inhibits p53-dependent transactivation of p53-responsive genes and reversibly blocks p53-mediated apoptosis. Inhibits p53-dependent growth arrest of human diploid fibroblasts in response to DNA damage but has no effect on p53-deficient fibroblasts. Protects normal tissues from the deleterious side effects of chemotherapy. Has been reported to protect neurons against β-amyloid peptide and glutamate-induced apoptosis.
A reversible inhibitor of p53-dependent transactivation of p53-responsive genes and reversibly blocks p53-mediated apoptosis. Inhibits p53-dependent growth arrest of human diploid fibroblasts in response to DNA damage but has no effect on p53-deficient fibroblasts. Protects mice from lethal genotoxic stress associated with anticancer treatment without promoting tumor formation. Has been reported to protect neurons against β-amyloid and glutamate-induced apoptosis.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
PS3
PS3
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: yes
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot into cold tubes and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions in DMSO are stable for 3 months at -20°C. Unstable in aqueous solutions.
Other Notes
Murphy, P.J.M., et al. 2004. J. Biol. Chem.279, 30195.
Culmsee, C., et al. 2001. J. Neurochem.77, 220.
Komarova, E.A., and Gudkov, A.V. 2000. Biochemistry (Mosc.) 65, 41.
Stadler, P., et al. 2000. Strahlenther Onkol. 176, 98.
Ferber, D. 1999. Science 285, 1651.
Jacquemin-Sablon, A. 1999. Bull. Cancer86, 894.
Komarov, P.G., et al. 1999. Science 285, 1733.
Culmsee, C., et al. 2001. J. Neurochem.77, 220.
Komarova, E.A., and Gudkov, A.V. 2000. Biochemistry (Mosc.) 65, 41.
Stadler, P., et al. 2000. Strahlenther Onkol. 176, 98.
Ferber, D. 1999. Science 285, 1651.
Jacquemin-Sablon, A. 1999. Bull. Cancer86, 894.
Komarov, P.G., et al. 1999. Science 285, 1733.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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