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539690

Protein Synthesis Initiation Inhibitor, NSC 119889

The Protein Synthesis Initiation Inhibitor, NSC 119889 blocks 5′-mediated/cap-dependent initiation of protein synthesis. This small molecule/inhibitor is primarily used for Protease Inhibitors applications.

Synonym(s):

Protein Synthesis Initiation Inhibitor, NSC 119889, 3,4,5,6-Tetrabromofluorescein

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H8Br4O5
Molecular Weight:
647.89
NACRES:
NA.77
UNSPSC Code:
12352202

Product Name

Protein Synthesis Initiation Inhibitor, NSC 119889, The Protein Synthesis Initiation Inhibitor, NSC 119889 blocks 5′-mediated/cap-dependent initiation of protein synthesis. This small molecule/inhibitor is primarily used for Protease Inhibitors applications.

assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

light brown

solubility

DMSO: 200 mg/mL
methanol: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

100

Related Categories

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
human arginine methyl transferase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 1.41 µM against human arginine methyl transferase

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

General description

A cell-permeable, xanthenyl compound that prevents mRNA-ribosome interaction and inhibits 5’-mediated/cap-dependent initiation of protein synthesis (>95% inhibition at 50 µM in in vitro translation assays using Krebs, rabbit reticulocyte, or E. coli S30 extract).

Other Notes

Novac, O., et al. 2004. Nucleic Acids Res.32, 902.
Tan, Y.J., et al. 2003. J. Cancer Res. Clin. Oncol.129, 437.

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Legal Information

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

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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