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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H26N2O4
CAS Number:
88191-84-8
Molecular Weight:
382.45
MDL number:
MFCD00798796
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
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Product Name

Calpain Inhibitor III, The Calpain Inhibitor III, also referenced under CAS 88191-84-8, controls the biological activity of Calpain. This small molecule/inhibitor is primarily used for Protease Inhibitors applications.

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

lyophilized solid

potency

8 nM IC50

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 20 mg/mL (Use only anhydrous DMSO.)

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

N([C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc2ccccc2)C=O)C(=O)OCc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C22H26N2O4/c1-16(2)20(24-22(27)28-15-18-11-7-4-8-12-18)21(26)23-19(14-25)13-17-9-5-3-6-10-17/h3-12,14,16,19-20H,13,15H2,1-2H3,(H,23,26)(H,24,27)/t19-,20-/m0/s1

InChI key

NGBKFLTYGSREKK-PMACEKPBSA-N

General description

A potent, cell-permeable inhibitor of calpain I and II (Ki = 8 nM) that also reduces capsaicin-mediated cell death in cultured dorsal root ganglion. Reported to block A23187-induced suppression of neurite outgrowth in isolated hippocampal pyramidal neurons. Exhibits neuroprotective effects against glutamate-induced toxicity.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
calpain 1, calpain 2
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C.

Other Notes

Chatterjee, S., et al. 1998. J. Med. Chem.41, 2663.
Rami, A., et al. 1997. Neurosci. Res. 27, 93.
Yamazaki, T., et al. 1997. Biochemistry36, 8377.
Klafki, H., et al. 1996. J. Biol. Chem.271, 28655.
Chard, P.S., et al. 1995. Neuroscience 65, 1099.
Song, D.K., et al. 1994. J. Neurosci. Res. 39, 474.
Z-Val-Phe-CHO

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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