Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary TargetFrizzled 4

Reversible: yes

Cell permeable: yes

General description

A cell-permeable, biarylurea derivative that acts as a reversible inhibitor of Wnt-b-catenin signaling (EC50 = 5.74 µM). Acts by blocking the phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of beta-catenin thereby reduces the transcription of TCF/LEF-regulatory genes. Also shown to block TCF/LEF activation induced by lithium chloride. However, it does not affect GSK3-β or the APC destruction complex. Induces con-formational changes in Fz4-WT that ultimately allow it to inhibit β-catenin nuclear transport. Shown to promote HA-Fz4-FEVR plasma membrane localization in U87MG glioblastoma cells and Caco-2 cells (~ 10 µM). Also reported to abolish Norrin-dependent TCF/LEF activation and gene transcription in HEK293 cells.

Legal Information

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

Other Notes

Generoso, S., et al. 2015. Nat. Chem. Bio.11, 280.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)