Properties
Description
RepSox, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in ethanol and water, is a potent and specific inhibitor of TGF-β-Smad signaling pathway activation. It targets TGFβR1 (ALK5).
Molecular Formula
C17H13N5
Targets
TGFβR1 (ALK5): 4 nM
Solubility
DMSO: 49 mg/mL (170.54 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
RepSox can be used to study the inhibition of TGF-β type I receptor (ALK5) in processes such as cellular differentiation and fibrosis.