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KN-62

CaM kinase II inhibitor. P2X7 antagonist.

Product Code: Asc-421

Purity: >98%

 
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Biological Description

Cell-permeable, reversible and selective inhibitor of CaM kinase II (IC50 = 500 nM). Interacts with the calmodulin binding site of the enzyme. At higher concentrations reported to inhibit GSK3β, PRAK and MAPKAP-K2. Also potent non-competitive antagonist at the P2X7 receptor (IC50 = 15 nM).

Useful References

KN-62, 1-[N,O-bis(5-isoquinolinesulfonyl)-N-methyl-L-tyrosyl]-4-phenylpiperazi ne, a specific inhibitor of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II. abstract

Molecular and cellular pharmacology of a calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaM kinase II) inhibitor, KN-62, and proposal of CaM kinase phosphorylation cascades. abstract

Effects of antagonists at the human recombinant P2X7 receptor. abstract

Specificity and mechanism of action of some commonly used protein kinase inhibitors. abstract

Molecular and cellular pharmacology of a calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaM kinase II) inhibitor, KN-62, and proposal of CaM kinase phosphorylation cascades. abstract

Chemical Information

4-[(2S)-2-[(5-Isoquinolinylsulfonyl)methylamino]-3-oxo-3-(4-phenyl-1-piperazinyl)propyl] phenylisoquinolinesulfonic acid ester

Asc-421
  • Desiccate at -20°C
  • MW 721.84
  • Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM
  • C38H35N5O6S2
  • 127191-97-3