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565761

γ-Secretase Inhibitor IV

The γ-Secretase Inhibitor IV controls the biological activity of γ-Secretase. This small molecule/inhibitor is primarily used for Neuroscience applications.

Synonym(s):

γ-Secretase Inhibitor IV, 2-Naphthoyl-VF-CHO, N-(2-Naphthoyl)-Val-phenylalaninal

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C25H26N2O3
Molecular Weight:
402.49
NACRES:
NA.77
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
Assay:
≥95% (HPLC)
Form:
lyophilized solid
Quality level:
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, protect from light
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Quality Level

assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

lyophilized solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, protect from light

color

white

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

A cell-permeable, reversible inhibitor of γ-secretase. Equipotently inhibits the release of Aβx-40 (ED50 = 2.6 µM) and Aβx-42 (ED50 = 2.7 µM) in HEK293 cells stably transfected with the Amyloid Precursor Protein Swedish mutants.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
ED50 = 2.6 µM for Aβx-40
Primary Target
x-40
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: yes

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Preparation Note

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

Other Notes

2-Naphthoyl-Val-Phe-CHO
Green, K.N., et al. 2002. J. Physiol.541.3, 1013.
Sinha, S. and Lieberburg, I. 1999. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA96, 11049.

Legal Information

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

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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