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Bax Channel Blocker

A cell-permeable dibromocarbazolo-piperazinyl derivative that displays anti-apoptotic properties.

Synonym(s):

Bax Channel Blocker, (±)-1-(3,6-Dibromocarbazol-9-yl)-3-piperazin-1-yl-propan-2-ol, iMAC1

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H21Br2N3O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
467.20
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)
protect from light

color

off-white

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

A cell-permeable dibromocarbazole-piperazinyl derivative that displays anti-apoptotic properties. Reported to effectively block Bid-induced cytochrome c release from HeLa cell mitochondria (~80% inhibition at 5 µM) by inhibiting Bax channel activity.
A cell-permeable dibromocarbazolo-piperazinyl derivative that displays anti-apoptotic properties. Effectively blocks Bid-induced cyctochrome c release from HeLa cell mitochondria (~80% inhibition at 5 µM) by inhibiting Bax channel-forming activity (IC50 = 520 nM in a liposome channel assay).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
Bax-channel forming activity
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 520 nM blocks Bid-induced cyctochrome c release from HeLa cell mitochondria by inhibiting Bax channel-forming activity in a liposome channel assay

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)

Physical form

Supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Peixoto, P., et al. 2009. Biochem J.423, 381.
Bombrun, A., et al. 2003. J. Med. Chem.46, 4365.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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