AS-99 is tested against a panel of 20 histone methyltransferases, including NSD1, NSD2, NSD3, and SETD2. NO significant inhibition is observed at 50 µM of AS-99 on any of the tested histone methyltransferases, indicating over 100-fold selectivity towards ASH1L.
AS-99 shows effect on the growth of the MLL leukemia cells (MV4;11, MOLM13, KOPN8, RS4;11) with the GI50 values ranging from 1.8 µM to 3.6 µM.
AS-99 (1-8 µM; 7 days) also induces apoptosis in the MLL leukemia cells, but not in the K562 cells, as assessed by the quantification of the Annexin V positive cells.
AS-99 suppresses MLL fusion driven transcriptional programs.
RT-PCR
Cell Line: |
MOLM13 cells |
Concentration: |
2-6 µM |
Incubation Time: |
7 days |
Result: |
Led to a dose-dependent downregulation of canonical MLL fusion target genes required for leukemogenesis including MEF2C, DLX2, FLT3, and HOXA9.
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