Properties
Description
Pifithrin-u, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an inhibitor of p53-mediated apoptosis and p53-dependent gene transcription. It targets p53.
Molecular Formula
C8H7NO2S
Solubility
DMSO: 33 mg/mL (182.11 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 33 mg/mL (182.11 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Pifithrin-u can be used to inhibit p53, exploring the role of p53 in stress responses and neuroprotection.