Properties
Description
PD184352 (CI-1040), soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in 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
C17H14ClF2IN2O2
Targets
MEK1: 17 nM; MEK2: 17 nM
Solubility
DMSO: 92 mg/mL (192.19 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 13 mg/mL (27.15 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Stability
The product is stable for three years when stored at the recommended temperature in lyophilized powder.
Applications
PD184352 (CI-1040) can be used to examine the inhibition of MEK1/2 and its implications in oncogenic signaling pathways.