MK-0941
MK-0941 is a selective, orally active, and allosteric 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 activates hexokinase subtype IV. MK-0941 can increase insulin secretion and glucose uptake. MK-0941 can be studied in research for type 2 diabetes[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
1137916-97-2
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.html
Purity
99.28
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CS(=O)(O)=O.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
C22H28N4O9S2
Molecular Weight
556.61
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Phase 2
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