MK-0941 (free base)
MK-0941 free base is an orally active glucokinase activator, with EC50s of 240 and 65 nM for recombinant human glucokinase in the presence of 2.5 and 10 mM glucose, respectively. MK-0941 free base exhibits strong glucose-lowering activity and is a potential therapeutic agent for treatment of type 2 diabetes[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
752240-01-0
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Glucokinase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/mk-0941-free-base.html
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO
Smiles
O=C(NC1=NN(C)C=C1)C2=CC(O[C@@H](C)CO)=CC(OC3=CC=C(S(=O)(CC)=O)N=C3)=C2
Molecular Formula
C21H24N4O6S
Molecular Weight
460.50
References & Citations
[1]Eiki J, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of the glucokinase activator MK-0941 in rodent models of type 2 diabetes and healthy dogs. Mol Pharmacol. 2011 Dec;80 (6) :1156-65.|[2]Meininger GE, et al. Effects of MK-0941, a novel glucokinase activator, on glycemic control in insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2011 Dec;34 (12) :2560-6.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Phase 2
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