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EST

A cell-permeable, irreversible inhibitor of cysteine proteases.

Synonym(s):

EST, Loxistatin, (2S,3S)- trans-Epoxysuccinyl-L-leucylamido-3-methylbutane Ethyl Ester, E-64d, Loxistatin, (2S,3S)-trans-Epoxysuccinyl-L-leucylamido-3-methylbutane Ethyl Ester, E-64d

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H30N2O5
CAS Number:
88321-09-9
Molecular Weight:
342.43
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00132883
Assay:
≥97% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze
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Quality Level

100

description

RTECS - RR0404300

assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

DMSO: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

N([C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)NCCC(C)C)C(=O)[C@H]1O[C@@H]1C(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C17H30N2O5/c1-6-23-17(22)14-13(24-14)16(21)19-12(9-11(4)5)15(20)18-8-7-10(2)3/h10-14H,6-9H2,1-5H3,(H,18,20)(H,19,21)/t12-,13-,14-/m0/s1

InChI key

SRVFFFJZQVENJC-IHRRRGAJSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable, irreversible inhibitor of cysteine proteases. Similar to E-64 (Cat. No. 324890) but devoid of charged groups. Reported to inhibit calpain-1 activation. The inhibitory activity of EST has been attributed to E-64c, the free acid formed by hydrolysis of the ester in vivo. Used in animal models of muscular dystrophy.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
calpain-1
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 10-100 µM for calpain-1

Preparation Note

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

Other Notes

Inomata, M., et al. 1996. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 328, 129.
Mehdi, S. 1991. Trends Biochem. Sci. 16, 150.
McGowan, E.B., et al. 1989. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.158, 432.
Tamai, M., et al. 1987. J. Pharmacobiodyn.10, 678.
Komatsu, K., et al. 1986. Exp. Neurol. 91, 23.
Tamai, M., et al. 1986. J. Pharmacobiodyn. 9, 672.

Legal Information

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

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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