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MRT68921 dihydrochloride

Catalog No.: GC36654Purity:>99.50%
MRT68921 dihydrochloride is a potent inhibitor of ULK1 and ULK2, with IC50 values of 2.9 nM and 1.1 nM, respectively.

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MRT68921 dihydrochloride
Cas No.: 2080306-21-2
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Description

MRT68921 dihydrochloride is the most potent inhibitor of ULK1 and ULK2, with IC50 values of 2.9 nM and 1.1 nM, respectively.

ULK1, a serine/threonine protein kinase, is essential for the initial stages of autophagy. MRT68921 inhibits ULK1 and ULK2 in vitro and block autophagy in cells. MRT68921 is the most potent inhibitor of both ULK1 and ULK2, with greater than a 15-fold reduction in the IC50 for ULK1 (2.9 nm) and greater than a 30-fold reduction for ULK2 (1.1 nm). Autophagy-inhibiting capacity of the compounds is specifically through ULK1. ULK1 inhibition results in accumulation of stalled early autophagosomal structures, indicating a role for ULK1 in the maturation of autophagosomes as well as initiation[1].

[1]. Petherick KJ, et al. Pharmacological inhibition of ULK1 kinase blocks mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)-dependent autophagy. J Biol Chem. 2015 May 1;290(18):11376-83.

Protocol

Kinase experiment:

Kinase assays are carried out in 50 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, 10 mM magnesium acetate, 0.1 mM EGTA, and 0.1% β-mercaptoethanol, containing 30 μM cold ATP, and 0.5 μCi of [γ-32P]ATP for 5 min at 25 °C. Prior to ATP addition, reaction mixes are pre-warmed to 25 °C for 5 min. Reactions are stopped by the addition of sample buffer, followed by SDS-PAGE, transfer to nitrocellulose, and analysis by autoradiography and immunoblot[1].

Cell experiment:

MEFs and 293T cells are grown in DMEM, supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum and penicillin/streptomycin, and cultured at 37°C, 5% CO2. For induction of autophagy, cells are typically grown to 75% confluency, ished twice, and incubated in Earle's balanced salt solution (EBSS) for 1 h (or complete medium as a control). MRT67307 (10 μM), MRT68921 (1 μM), AZD8055 (1 μM), or bafilomycin A1 (50 nM) is included[1].

References:

[1]. Petherick KJ, et al. Pharmacological inhibition of ULK1 kinase blocks mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)-dependent autophagy. J Biol Chem. 2015 May 1;290(18):11376-83.

Product Documents

Purity:>99.50%Appearance:A solid

Chemical Properties

CAS No.
2080306-21-2
SMILES
[H]Cl.O=C(C1CCC1)NCCCNC2=NC(NC3=CC4=C(CN(C)CC4)C=C3)=NC=C2C5CC5.[H]Cl
Molecular Formula
C25H35ClN6O
Molecular Weight
471.04
Solubility
Water: 10 mg/mL (21.23 mM and warming)
Storage
Store at -20°C
General tips
Select a suitable solvent according to the product solubility data. Once prepared, aliquot the stock solution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Shipping Condition
Evaluation samples are shipped with blue ice. Other available sizes are shipped at room temperature or with blue ice upon request.

CalculatorsMolarity / Dilution / Molecular Weight / Unit Conversion / In Vivo Formulation / Solubility

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