Calpain inhibitor VI is an inhibitor of the calcium-dependent cysteine proteases µ-calpain (calpain-1; IC = 7.5 nM) and m-calpain (calpain-2; IC = 78 nM). It also inhibits cathepsins B and L (ICs = 15 and 1.6 nM, respectively). It is selective for these calpains and cathepsins over other cysteine and serine proteases, factor VIIa, factor Xa, trypsin, chymotrypsin, and proteasome. In an in vitro porcine model of cataract, calpain inhibitor VI decreases the degree of cataract by 40% when used at a concentration of 0.8 µM. It also prevents cataract formation induced by selenite in rats when administered at a dose of 100 mg/kg for 4 days. Calpain inhibitor VI improves functional outcome and reduces apoptotic cell death in a rat model of spinal cord injury.
Calpain Inhibitor VI is a synthesized peptide aldehyde inhibitor of calpain. Calpain Inhibitor VI inhibits purified m-calpain with the IC50 of 80 nM. Calpain Inhibitor VI can be used for the research of cataract.
分子式
C17H25FN2O4S
分子量
372.45
CAS号
190274-53-4
运输条件
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
储存方式
-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light
*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)