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PD 98059

≥98% (HPLC), solid, MEK inhibitor, Calbiochem®

Synonym(s):

PD 98059, 2ʹ-Amino-3ʹ-methoxyflavone, MEK Inhibitor V

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H13NO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
267.28
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

PD 98059, PD 98059, CAS 167869-21-8, is a cell-permeable, selective & reversible inhibitor of MAP Kinase Kinase (MEK). Inhibits MAP Kinase activation and subsequent phosphorylation of MAP Kinase substrates.

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

pale yellow

solubility

methanol: 0.7 mg/mL
DMSO: 20 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C16H13NO3/c1-19-14-8-4-6-11(16(14)17)15-9-12(18)10-5-2-3-7-13(10)20-15/h2-9H,17H2,1H3

InChI key

QFWCYNPOPKQOKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Selective, reversible, and cell-permeable inhibitor of MAP kinase kinase (MEK) that acts by inhibiting the activation of MAP kinase and subsequent phosphorylation of MAP kinase substrates (noncompetitive with respect to ATP). Pretreatment of PC-12 cells with PD 98059 completely blocks the 4-fold increase of MAP kinase activity produced by nerve growth factor (NGF; IC50 = 2 µM); however, it has no effect on NGF-dependent tyrosine phosphorylation of the pp140trk receptor or its substrate Shc and does not block NGF-dependent activation of PI 3-kinase. Inhibits cell growth and reverses the phenotype of ras-transformed BALB 3T3 mouse fibroblasts and rat kidney cells.
Selective, reversible, and cell-permeable inhibitor of MAP kinase kinase (MEK) that acts by inhibiting the activation of MAP kinase and subsequent phosphorylation of MAP kinase substrates. Pretreatment of PC-12 cells with PD 98059 completely blocks the 4-fold increase in MAP kinase activity produced by nerve growth factor (NGF; IC50 = 2 µM); however, it has no effect on NGF-dependent tyrosine phosphorylation of the p140trk receptor or its substrate Shc and does not block NGF-dependent activation of PI 3-kinase. Blocks LPS-induced activation of TNF-α gene expression. Inhibits cell growth and reverses the phenotype of ras-transformed BALB3T3 mouse fibroblasts and rat kidney cells. A 5 mg/ml solution of PD 98059 (Cat. No. 513001) in anhydrous DMSO is also available.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
MAP kinase kinase (MEK)
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: yes
Target IC50: 2 µM against NGF-induced increase in MAP kinase activity

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 4 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Means, T.K., et al. 2000. J. Leukoc. Biol. 67, 885.
Kültz, D., et al. 1998. J. Biol. Chem. 273, 13645.
Dudley, D.T., et al. 1995. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA92, 7686.
Langlois, W.J., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem. 270, 25320.
Pang, L., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem.270, 13585.
Waters, S.B., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem.270, 20883.

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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