Description
General description
A potent inhibitor of phosphotyrosine phosphatase activity (Ki = 100 nM for insulin receptor dephosphorylation). An activator of insulin receptor kinase (IRK). Also reported to be a potent inhibitor of PTEN (IC₅₀ = 18 nM).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
phosphotyrosine phosphatase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC₅₀: 18 nM against PTEN
Target Ki: 100 nM for phosphotyrosine phosphatase
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Preparation Note
Unstable in solution; reconstitute just prior to use.
Other Notes
Schmid, A.C., et al. 2004. FEBS Lett.566, 35.
Posner, B.I., et al. 1994. J. Biol. Chem. 269, 4596.
Legal Information
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Disclaimer
Toxicity: Harmful (C)