General description
A cell-permeable urea compound that acts as a potent and AMP-competitive inhibitor of glycogen phosphorylase (GP; IC50 = 53 nM). Shown to inhibit glucagon-induced glyocgenolysis both in hepatocytes (IC50 = 380 nM) in vitro and in rats (5 mg/kg, iv) in vivo.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
Glycogen phosphorylase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 53 nM against glycogen phosphorylase
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Irritant (B)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Klabunde, T., et al. 2005. J. Med. Chem.48, 6178
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 12352200
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 361515-1MG