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506155

Pifithrin-μ

A cell-permeable sulfonamide that blocks p53 interaction with Bcl-xL and Bcl-2 proteins and selectively inhibits p53 translocation to mitochondria without affecting the transactivation function of p53.

Synonym(s):

Pifithrin-μ, Phenylacetylenylsulfonamide, Hsp70 Inhibitor I

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H7NO2S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
181.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
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Product Name

Pifithrin-μ, A cell-permeable sulfonamide that blocks p53 interaction with Bcl-xL and Bcl-2 proteins and selectively inhibits p53 translocation to mitochondria without affecting the transactivation function of p53.

SMILES string

[S](=O)(=O)(N)C#Cc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C8H7NO2S/c9-12(10,11)7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,(H2,9,10,11)

InChI key

ZZUZYEMRHCMVTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

off-white

solubility

DMSO: 50 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
p53 interaction with Bcl-xL and Bcl-2 proteins
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

General description

A cell-permeable sulfonamide that blocks p53 interaction with Bcl-xL and Bcl-2 proteins and selectively inhibits p53 translocation to mitochondria without affecting the transactivation function of p53. Effectively protects against γ radiation-induced cell death in vitro and animal lethality in vivo. Because Pifithrin-μ targets only the mitochondrial branch of the p53 pathway without affecting the important transcriptional functions of p53, it is superior to Pifithrin-α (Cat. No. 506132) in in vivo studies. Shown to selectively interact with inducible HSP70 and disrupt its functions.

Other Notes

Leu, J., et al. 2009. Mol. Cell36, 15.
Strom, E., et al. 2006. Nat. Chem. Biol.2, 474.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Legal Information

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

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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