Properties
Description
Ubenimex, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, impedes the function of aminopeptidases, enzymes involved in protein processing and degradation.
Molecular Formula
C16H24N2O4
Solubility
DMSO: 0.35 mg/mL (1.13 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Ubenimex is applied in research to inhibit aminopeptidases, which are involved in the processing of peptides and have links to cancer and inflammation therapy.