NVP 231
NVP 231 is a potent, specific, and reversible ceramide kinase (CerK) inhibitor (IC50=12 nM) that competitively inhibits binding of ceramide to CerK[1]. NVP 231 induces cell apoptosis by increasing DNA fragmentation and caspase-3 and caspase-9 cleavage[2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
362003-83-6
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Apoptosis
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Apoptosis
Applications
Cancer-Kinase/protease
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/NVP-231.html
Purity
99.73
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 41 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C(C1(C[C@@H](C2)C3)C[C@@H]3C[C@@H]2C1)NC4=CC=C5N=C(NC(C6=CC=CC=C6)=O)SC5=C4
Molecular Formula
C25H25N3O2S
Molecular Weight
431.55
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Graf C, et al. Targeting ceramide metabolism with a potent and specific ceramide kinase inhibitor. Mol Pharmacol. 2008 Oct;74 (4) :925-32.|[2]Graf C, et al. A secondary assay for ceramide kinase inhibitors based on cell growth inhibition by short-chain ceramides. Anal Biochem. 2009 Jan 1;384 (1) :166-9.|[3]Pastukhov O, et al. The ceramide kinase inhibitor NVP-231 inhibits breast and lung cancer cell proliferation by inducing M phase arrest and subsequent cell death.Br J Pharmacol. 2014 Dec;171 (24) :5829-44.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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