TPCA-1, >=95% (HPLC), powder

Application

TPCA-1 has been used to study its cytotoxic effects in RPMI8226 and LP1 cell lines. It has also been used as a culture media supplement for nuclear protein fractions extracted from human airway smooth muscle cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

TPCA-1 is a potent and selective inhibitor of human IκB kinase-2 (IKK-2) with IC₅₀ = 17.9 nM for IKK-2 compared to 400nm for IKK-1. It has been used to study inhibition of IKK-2 to prevent inflammatory mediator release in animal models of arthritis and airway inflammation.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by GlaxoSmithKline. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Packaging

1, 5 mg in glass bottle

Preparation Note

TPCA-1 is soluble in DMSO at a concentration that is greater than or equal to 10 mg/ml. It is insoluble in water.