Biochem/physiol Actions

Reversible: yes

Primary Target12/15-LOX

Cell permeable: yes

General description

A cell-permeable, non-toxic naphthyl-oxazole compound that acts as a highly potent, selective, active site directed, mixed type inhibitor of lipoxygenase-12/15 (IC₅₀ = 200 nM for human). The inhibition appears to be non-reductive and reversible in nature. Displays excellent selectivity over 5-LOX (IC₅₀ >50 µM), 12-LOX (IC₅₀ >100 µM), and 15-LOX (IC₅₀ >100 µM) and does not affect the activity of COX-1 and -2 in any significant manner (﹤10% inhibition at 15 µM). Can cross the blood brain barrier (brain to plasma ratio = 2.8). Offers protection against glutamate-induced oxidative toxicity in mouse neuronal HT22 cells and reduces the size of infarcts in a murine model of ischemic stroke. Displays good aqueous stability over a wide range of pH. Exhibits attractive pharmacokinetic properties (t_1/2 ~ 1 h in both plasma and brain; C_max of 13.8 and 28.8 µM in plasma and brain, respectively; at 30 mg/kg, i.p).

A cell-permeable, non-toxic naphthyl-oxazole compound that acts as a highly potent, selective, active site directed, mixed type inhibitor of lipoxygenase-12/15 (IC₅₀ = 200 nM for human). The inhibition appears to be non-reductive and reversible in nature. Displays excellent selectivity over 5-LOX (IC₅₀ >50 µM), 12-LOX (IC₅₀ >100 µM), and 15-LOX (IC₅₀ >100 µM) and does not affect the activity of COX-1 and -2 in any significant manner (﹤10% inhibition at 15 µM). Can cross the blood brain barrier (brain to plasma ratio = 2.8). Offers protection against glutamate-induced oxidative toxicity in mouse neuronal HT22 cells and reduces the size of infarcts in a murine model of ischemic stroke. Displays good aqueous stability over a wide range of pH. Exhibits attractive pharmacokinetic properties (t_1/2 ~ 1 h in both plasma and brain; C_max of 13.8 and 28.8 µM in plasma and brain, respectively; at 30 mg/kg, i.p).Please note that the molecular weight for this compound is batch-specific due to variable water content.

Legal Information

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

Other Notes

Rai, G., et al. 2014. J. Med. Chem.57, 4035.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

10 mg in Glass bottle

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)