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P4359

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Pifithrin-α

≥95% (HPLC), p53-mediated apoptosis inhibitor, powder

Synonym(s):

2-(2-Imino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzothiazol-3-yl)-1-p-tolylethanone hydrobromide, PFT-α

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Linear Formula:
C16H18N2OS·HBr
CAS Number:
63208-82-2
Molecular Weight:
367.30
MDL number:
MFCD00417851
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24898529
NACRES:
NA.77

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Product Name

Pifithrin-α, ≥95% (HPLC), powder

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

powder

storage condition

protect from light

color

off-white

mp

192.1-192.5 °C (lit.)

solubility

DMSO: 20 mg/mL

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Br[H].Cc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)CN2C(=N)SC3=C2CCCC3

InChI

1S/C16H18N2OS.BrH/c1-11-6-8-12(9-7-11)14(19)10-18-13-4-2-3-5-15(13)20-16(18)17;/h6-9,17H,2-5,10H2,1H3;1H

InChI key

HAGVCKULCLQGRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Pifithrin-α has been used:
  • to study the effect of specific p53 inhibitor on p53-upregulated modulator of apoptosis (PUMA) expression after transient global cerebral ischemia (tGCI)
  • as p53 inhibitor to treat PA1 cells
  • as a tumor protein p53 (TRP53) inhibitor, to treat mouse lung epithelial-12 (MLE-12) cells

Biochem/physiol Actions

Pifithrin-α is a reversible inhibitor of p53-mediated apoptosis and p53-dependent gene transcription such as cyclin G, p21/waf1, and mdm2 expression. Pifithrin-α enhances cell survival after genotoxic stress such as UV irradiation and treatment with cytotoxic compounds including doxorubicin, etopoxide, paclitaxel, and cytosine-β-D-arabinofuranoside. Pifithrin-α protects mice from lethal whole body γ-irradiation without an increase in cancer incidence. The protective effect is not seen in p53-null mice or cells expressing a dominant negative mutant of the p53 gene. Protection is conferred by the transient expression of p53 in p53-deficient cell lines.

Features and Benefits

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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063M4741V
BGBB9988
121M4601V
060M4637
019K46003

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Hui Zhang et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 290(2), 1129-1140 (2014-11-22)
Growth arrest is one of the essential features of cellular senescence. At present, the precise mechanisms responsible for the establishment of the senescence-associated arrested phenotype are still incompletely understood. Given that ERK1/2 is one of the major kinases controlling cell
Tao Zhang et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 26(7) (2021-05-01)
The urea cycle (UC) removes the excess nitrogen and ammonia generated by nitrogen-containing compound composites or protein breakdown in the human body. Research has shown that changes in UC enzymes are not only related to tumorigenesis and tumor development but
Potential role of PUMA in delayed death of hippocampal CA1 neurons after transient global cerebral ischemia
Niizuma K, et al.
Stroke, 40(2), 618-625 (2009)
E A Komarova et al.
Biochemistry. Biokhimiia, 65(1), 41-48 (2000-03-07)
The p53 protein is traditionally believed to be a tumor suppressor. Activation of p53-dependent apoptosis in response to damage to cell DNA provides for the elimination of possible tumor cell precursors. However, in some cases the activity of p53 can
Myeong-Jin Kim et al.
Life (Basel, Switzerland), 12(2) (2022-02-26)
Cancer metastasis is directly related to the survival rate of cancer patients. Although cancer metastasis proceeds by the movement of cancer cells, it is fundamentally caused by its resistance to anoikis, a mechanism of apoptosis caused by the loss of
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