688001

InSolution Y-27632

Y-27632A, CAS 146986-50-7, is a cell-permeable, reversible, inhibitor of Rho kinases (K_i = 140 nM for p160ROCK). Enhances survival & cloning efficiency of ESC without affecting their pluripotency.

• Synonym(s): InSolution Y-27632, Rho Kinase Inhibitor VI
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₄H₂₁N₃O · 2HCl · xH₂O
• Molecular Weight: 320.26 (anhydrous basis)

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥95% (HPLC)
• form: liquid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; protect from light
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

A 5 mM (500 µg/296 µl) aqueous solution of Y-27632 (Cat. No. 688000). A highly potent, cell-permeable, selective inhibitor of Rho-associated protein kinase (K_i = 140 nM for p160^ROCK (ROCK-I). Also inhibits ROCK-II with almost equal potency. Inhibition is achieved by competing with ATP for binding to the catalytic site. Exhibits 10- to 50-fold lower affinity for PKC_ε than p160^ROCK. Does not affect the activity of p21-activated protein kinase (PAK) even at high concentrations (~100 mM). Also acts as a potent inhibitor of agonist-induced Ca²⁺ sensitization of myosin phosphorylation and smooth muscle contractions (IC₅₀ = 700 nM for phenylephrine-induced contractions in aortic strips).

A highly potent, cell-permeable, selective inhibitor of Rho-associated protein kinase (K_i = 140 nM for p160^ROCK (ROCK-I). Also inhibits ROCK-II with almost equal potency. Inhibition is achieved by competing with ATP for binding to the catalytic site. Exhibits 10- to 50-fold lower affinity for PKC_ε than p160^ROCK. Does not affect the activity of p21-activated protein kinase (PAK) even at high concentrations (~100 mM). Also acts as a potent inhibitor of agonist-induced Ca²⁺ sensitization of myosin phosphorylation and smooth muscle contractions (IC₅₀ = 700 nM for phenylephrine-induced contractions in aortic strips).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes

Primary Target
p160ROCK

Product competes with ATP.

Reversible: no

Target IC₅₀: 700 nM against phenylephrine-induced contractions in aortic strips

Target K_i: 140 nM for p160ROCK (ROCK-I)

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Physical form

A 5 mM (500 µg/296 µl) solution of Y-27632 (Cat. No. 688000) in H₂O.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Other Notes

Chitaley, K., et al. 2001. Nat. Med.7, 119.
Davies, S.P., et al. 2000. Biochem. J. 351, 95.
Narumiya, S., et al. 2000. Methods Enzymol.325, 273.
Hirose, M., et al. 1999. J. Cell Biol.141, 1625.
Maekawa, M., et al. 1999. Science285, 895.
Uehata, M., et al. 1997. Nature389, 990.

Legal Information

Sold under license of PCT Application W098/06,433A1 and under license from Mitsubishi Pharma Tanabe Corporation.

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable