SIS3
SIS3 is a potent and selective inhibitor of Smad3 with an IC50 of 3 μM for Smad3 phosphorylation. SIS3 inhibits the myofibroblast differentiation of fibroblasts by TGF-β1[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[521984-48-5]
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
TGF-beta/Smad
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Stem Cell/Wnt; TGF-beta/Smad
Applications
Cancer-Kinase/protease
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/sis3.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.62
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
[H]Cl.O=C(/C=C/C1=C(N(C2=NC=CC=C21)C)C3=CC=CC=C3)N4CC5=C(CC4)C=C(C(OC)=C5)OC
Molecular Formula
C28H28ClN3O3
Molecular Weight
489.99
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[4]Li FF, et al. Identification and characterization of an R-Smad homologue (Hco-DAF-8) from Haemonchuscontortus. Parasit Vectors. 2020 Apr 3;13 (1) :164.|[1]Jinnin M et al. Characterization of SIS3, a novel specific inhibitor of Smad3, and its effect on transforming growth factor-beta1-induced extracellular matrix expression. Mol Pharmacol. 2006 Feb;69 (2) :597-607.|[2]Zhu X, et al. Sphingosine kinase 2 cooperating with Fyn promotes kidney fibroblast activation and fibrosis via STAT3 and AKT. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis. 2018 Nov;1864 (11) :3824-3836.|[3]Liu J, et al. Topical TWEAK Accelerates Healing of Experimental Burn Wounds in Mice. Front Pharmacol. 2018 Jun 21;9:660.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Citation 01
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