SAG
SAG is a potent Smoothened (Smo) receptor agonist (EC50=3 nM; Kd=59 nM) . SAG activates the Hedgehog signaling pathway and counteracts Cyclopamine (HY-17024) inhibition of Smo[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[912545-86-9]
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Smo
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Stem Cell/Wnt
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/SAG.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.79
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(C1=C(Cl)C2=CC=CC=C2S1)N([C@H]3CC[C@H](NC)CC3)CC4=CC=CC(C5=CC=NC=C5)=C4
Molecular Formula
C28H28ClN3OS
Molecular Weight
490.06
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Chen JK, et al. Small molecule modulation of Smoothened activity. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2002 Oct 29;99 (22) :14071-6.|[2]Stanton BZ, et al. A small molecule that binds Hedgehog and blocks its signaling in human cells. Nat Chem Biol. 2009 Mar;5 (3) :154-6.|[3]Lee S, et al. Combining Smoothened Agonist (SAG) and NEL-like protein-1 (NELL-1) Enhances Bone Healing. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 Feb 13|[4]Fish EW, et al. Preaxial polydactyly following early gestational exposure to the smoothened agonist, SAG, in C57BL/6J mice. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 2016 Nov 1|[5]Guerrini G, et, al. Inhibition of smoothened in breast cancer cells reduces CAXII expression and cell migration. J Cell Physiol. 2018 Dec; 233 (12) : 9799-9811.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Citation 01
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