General description
A lipophilic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that blocks Ras function through inhibition of farnesylation. Also inhibits glucose-induced Ca2+ signaling and insulin secretion by blocking L-type Ca2+ channels in rat islet β-cells. Inhibits cell proliferation of human smooth muscle cells. Note: this product is supplied in an inactive form and requires treatment with NaOH in EtOH followed by neutralization to pH 7.2 for activation.
A lipophilic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor that blocks Ras function through inhibition of farnesylation. Also inhibits glucose-induced Ca2+-signaling and insulin secretion by blocking L-type Ca2+ channels in rat islet β-cells. Inhibits cell proliferation of human smooth muscle cells. Note: This product is supplied in an inactive form and requires treatment with NaOH in ethanol followed by neutralization to pH 7.2 for activation.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
farnesylation
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Preparation Note
Dissolve 50 mg in 1 ml in ethanol and add 0.813 ml of 1N NaOH. Adjust the pH to 7.2 by adding small quantities of 1N HCl before use.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution in ethanol-NaOH, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) Ethanol-NaOH solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C. Neutralized solutions should be used immediately.
Other Notes
Yada, T., et al. 1999. Br. J. Pharmacol. 126, 1205.
Clutterbuck, R.D., et al. 1998. Br. J. Haematol. 102, 522.
Yokoyama, K., et al. 1998. Mol. Biochem. Parasitol. 94, 87.
Negre-Aminou, P., et al. 1997. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1345, 259.
Vrtovsnik, F., et al. 1997. Kidney Int. 52, 1016.
Keyomarsi, K., et al. 1991. Cancer Res.51, 3602.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51322704
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 567020-50MG