SU11274 (Synonyms: Met Kinase Inhibitor)

Kinase experiment:

A chimeric protein is constructed containing the cytoplasmic domain of human c-Met fused to Glutathione S-transferase (GST) and expressed in SF9 cells. The c-Met kinase GST-fusion protein is used for an ELISA-based Met biochemical assay using the random copolymer poly(Glu:Tyr) (4:1) immobilized on microtiter plates as a substrate. IC50 value is determined with various concentrations of SU11274 in a buffer containing 5 μM ATP and 10 mM MnCl2, 50 mM HEPES (pH 7.5), 25 mM NaCl, 0.01% BSA, and 0.1 mM Na orthovanadate. The kinase reaction is performed for 5 minutes at room temperature. The extent of substrate phosphorylation is measured using horseradish peroxidase-conjugated anti-pTyr antibodies.

Cell experiment:

Cells are exposed to various concentrations of SU11274 in the presence or absence of HGF for 24, 48, and 72 hours. The number of viable cells is determined using the MTT assay or trypan blue exclusion. Cell Cycle and apoptosis are measured by fluorescence-activated cell sorter analysis via propidium iodide staining and Annexin V-positive staining, respectively.

References:

[1]. Wang X, et al. Potent and selective inhibitors of the Met [hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor (HGF/SF) receptor] tyrosine kinase block HGF/SF-induced tumor cell growth and invasion. Mol Cancer Ther, 2003, 2(11):1085-1092.
[2]. Sattler M, et al. A novel small molecule met inhibitor induces apoptosis in cells transformed by the oncogenic TPR-MET tyrosine kinase. Cancer Res, 2003, 63(17), 5462-5469.
[3]. Ma PC, et al. Functional expression and mutations of c-Met and its therapeutic inhibition with SU11274 and small interfering RNA in non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer Res, 2005, 65(4), 1479-1488.