218750

Caspase-3 Inhibitor III

The Caspase-3 Inhibitor III, also referenced under CAS 285570-60-7, controls the biological activity of Caspase-3. This small molecule/inhibitor is primarily used for Cancer applications.

• Synonym(s): Caspase-3 Inhibitor III, Ac-DEVD-CMK
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₁H₃₁ClN₄O₁₁
• CAS Number: 285570-60-7
• Molecular Weight: 550.94

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: lyophilized solid; powder
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; desiccated
• color: white to off-white
• solubility: 20% acetonitrile: 1 mg/mL
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

A potent cell-permeable and irreversible inhibitor of caspase-3, a member of the ICE-CED-3 family of cysteine proteases.

A potent, cell-permeable, and irreversible inhibitor of caspase-3 as well as caspase-6, caspase-7, caspase-8, and caspase-10.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes

Primary Target
caspase-3, caspase-6, caspase-7, caspase-8, caspase-10

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Sequence

Ac-Asp-Glu-Val-Asp-CMK

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 4 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Mocanu, M.M., et al. 2000. Br. J. Pharmacol.130, 197
Schrantz, N., et al. 1999. Cell Death Differ. 6, 445.
Thornberry, N.A., and Lazebnik, Y. 1998. Science 281, 1312.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable