A cell-permeable, 3-acryl-acrylamide derivative that acts as a highly potent, selective, and competitive antagonist of prostaglandin E2 receptor (EP2, Kb = 17.8 nM). Exhibits about 300-fold selectivity for the EP2 receptor over human EP3, EP4, and IP receptors, about 100- fold selectivity over human EP1, 25-fold selectivity against human FP and TP, and 10-fold selectivity against human DP1 receptors. Does not affect the activity of about 40 enzymes, ion channels, receptors, and neurotransmitters even at higher concentrations (˜10 µM). Shown to significantly reduce the induction of several inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and reduces the opening of blood-brain barrier during neuronal inflammation. Displays good pharmacokinetic properties with a half-life of 1.6 h and brain to plasma ratio of 1.6 in a murine model (5 mg/kg i.p.).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Primary Target EP2
Reversible: yes
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
J. Jiang et al. 2013, PNAS110, 3591. Jiang. J et al. 2013, PNAS109, 3149.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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