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SMER 3 (Synonyms: SCFMET30 Inhibitor, MET30 Antagonist)

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SMER 3 is a small-molecule compound that selectively inhibits the SCFMet30 ubiquitin E3 ligase.

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SMER 3 Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 67200-34-4

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Description of SMER 3

SMER 3 is a small-molecule compound that selectively inhibits the SCFMet30 ubiquitin E3 ligase. By directly binding to the F-box protein Met30, SMER 3 disrupts the interaction between Met30 and Skp1, thereby specifically inhibiting the activity of the SCFMet30 ubiquitin ligase without affecting the function of other SCF complexes, such as SCFCdc4[1].

In vitro, pretreatment of HeLa, A549, and HT-29 cells with SMER 3 (2.5–50μM) for 24 hours significantly enhances oxidative stress and induces cell death in cancer cells by promoting hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) accumulation and mitochondrial dysfunction[2]. Treatment of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) with SMER 3 (0.1–1μM) for 3–6 hours specifically inhibits the activity of SCF-family E3 ubiquitin ligases, markedly increasing the stability of the glycolytic key protein PFKFB3 and reducing its ubiquitination level[3].

References:
[1] Aghajan M, Jonai N, Flick K, et al. Chemical genetics screen for enhancers of rapamycin identifies a specific inhibitor of an SCF family E3 ubiquitin ligase. Nat Biotechnol. 2010 Jul;28(7):738-42.
[2] Hao Y, Langford TF, Moon SJ, et al. Screening compound libraries for H2O2-mediated cancer therapeutics using a peroxiredoxin-based sensor. Cell Chem Biol. 2022 Apr 21;29(4):625-635.e3.
[3] Boscaro C, Carotti M, Albiero M, et al. Non-genomic mechanisms in the estrogen regulation of glycolytic protein levels in endothelial cells. FASEB J. 2020 Sep;34(9):12768-12784.

Protocol of SMER 3

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

HeLa, A549 (human lung adenocarcinoma), and HT-29 (human colon adenocarcinoma) cells

Preparation Method

The three cancer cell lines were maintained in their respective standard media (DMEM for HeLa/A549, McCoy's 5A for HT-29) supplemented with 10% FBS at 37°C, 5% CO₂. Cells were treated with various concentrations of SMER 3(2.5-50μM) for 24 hours.

Reaction Conditions

5-50μM; 24h

Applications

SMER 3 exhibited differential cytotoxicity across the cell lines. HT-29 cells, which displayed higher baseline mitochondrial oxidative stress (evidenced by a greater fraction of oxidized Prx3 dimer under basal conditions), showed the highest sensitivity to SMER 3 treatment. A549 cells, known to have hyperactive Nrf2 antioxidant signaling, exhibited the least sensitivity.

References:
[1] Hao Y, Langford TF, Moon SJ, et al. Screening compound libraries for H2O2-mediated cancer therapeutics using a peroxiredoxin-based sensor. Cell Chem Biol. 2022 Apr 21;29(4):625-635.e3.

Chemical Properties of SMER 3

Cas No. 67200-34-4 SDF
Synonyms SCFMET30 Inhibitor, MET30 Antagonist
Chemical Name 9H-indeno[1,2-b][1,2,5]oxadiazolo[3,4-e]pyrazin-9-one
Canonical SMILES O=C1C2=CC=CC=C2C3=NC4=NON=C4N=C31
Formula C11H4N4O2 M.Wt 224.18
Solubility DMF: 5 mg/ml,DMSO: 5 mg/ml,DMSO:PBS(pH 7.2) (1:2): 0.25 mg/ml Storage Store at -20°C
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1 mM 4.4607 mL 22.3035 mL 44.607 mL
5 mM 892.1 μL 4.4607 mL 8.9214 mL
10 mM 446.1 μL 2.2304 mL 4.4607 mL
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