Properties
Description
GSK1120212, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, prevents the phosphorylation and activation of ERK leading to reduced cell proliferation and induced apoptosis in cancerous cells. It targets MEK1 and MEK2.
Molecular Formula
C26H23FIN5O4
Targets
MEK1: 0.92 nM; MEK2: 1.8 nM
Solubility
DMSO: 19 mg/mL (30.87 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
GSK1120212 (Trametinib) can be used to investigate the inhibition of MEK1 and MEK2 in the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, which is often implicated in cancer.