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BEC, Hydrochloride
A boronic acid-based arginine analog that acts as a slow-binding, competitive transition state inhibitor of arginases I and II (Ki = 310 nM for human recombinant type II arginase, pH 7.5).
Synonym(s):
BEC, Hydrochloride, (S)-(2-Boronoethyl)-L-cysteine, HCI)
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H12BNO4S · xHCl
Molecular Weight:
193.03 (free base basis)
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
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Quality Level
Assay
≥97% (NMR)
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)
protect from light
color
white
solubility
water: 10 mg/mL
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−20°C
General description
A boronic acid based arginine analog that acts as a selective, slow- binding, reversible, competitive transition state inhibitor of arginase type I and II (Ki = 310 nM for human recombinant type II arginase, pH 7.5). Shown to enhance nitric oxide-dependent relaxation of human penile corpus cavernosum smooth muscle by inhibiting the activity of arginase. Does not inhibit the activity of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and may serve as a valuable reagent to probe the physiological relationship between arginase and NOS.
A boronic acid-based arginine analog that acts as a slow-binding, competitive transition state inhibitor of arginases I and II (Ki = 310 nM for human recombinant type II arginase, pH 7.5). BEC does not inhibit nitric oxide synthase (NOS). Causes significant enhancement of NO-dependent smooth muscle relaxation in human penile corpus cavernosum tissue.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
arginase 1, arginase 2
arginase 1, arginase 2
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target Ki: 310 nM for human recombinant type II arginase, pH 7.5
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Harmful (C)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot, flush with nitrogen, and freeze at -20°C. Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C. After thawing, discard any unused portion.
Other Notes
Colleluori, D.M., and Ash, D.E. 2001. Biochemistry40, 9356.
Kim, N.N., et al. 2001. Biochemistry40, 2678.
Kim, N.N., et al. 2001. Biochemistry40, 2678.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
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