Properties
Description
PD98059, 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.
Molecular Formula
C16H13NO3
Solubility
DMSO: 13 mg/mL (48.63 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
PD98059 can be used to examine the inhibition of MEK1, thereby blocking ERK activation in signal transduction studies.