AKT inhibitor VIII
AKT inhibitor VIII (CAS 612847-09-3) is a cell-permeable, reversible inhibitor targeting Akt isoforms Akt1, Akt2, and Akt3, exhibiting IC50 values of 58 nM, 210 nM, and 2119 nM, respectively. It acts by suppressing Akt signaling, as demonstrated by its ability to inhibit IGF-1-stimulated Akt phosphorylation and to reduce PRAS40 phosphorylation in PC12 cells. In MCF-7 breast cancer cells, AKT inhibitor VIII enhances the antiproliferative activity of furanodiene, augmenting its effects on Akt/p-Akt downregulation and promoting PARP cleavage. This compound is valuable for exploring Akt-dependent signaling pathways in oncology research and neuronal cell biology studies.
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Storage | Store at -20°C |
M.Wt | 551.64 |
Cas No. | 612847-09-3 |
Formula | C34H29N7O |
Solubility | insoluble in H2O; insoluble in EtOH; ≥9.2 mg/mL in DMSO |
Chemical Name | 3-[1-[[4-(7-phenyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-g]quinoxalin-6-yl)phenyl]methyl]piperidin-4-yl]-1H-benzimidazol-2-one |
SDF | Download SDF |
Canonical SMILES | C1CN(CCC1N2C3=CC=CC=C3NC2=O)CC4=CC=C(C=C4)C5=NC6=CC7=C(C=C6N=C5C8=CC=CC=C8)N=CN7 |
Shipping Condition | Small Molecules with Blue Ice, Modified Nucleotides with Dry Ice. |
General tips | We do not recommend long-term storage for the solution, please use it up soon. |
Cell experiment [1]: | |
Cell lines |
MCF-7 cell lines |
Preparation method |
The solubility of this compound in DMSO is >9.2 mg/mL. General tips for obtaining a higher concentration: Please warm the tube at 37℃ for 10 minutes and/or shake it in the ultrasonic bath for a while. Stock solution can be stored below -20℃ for several months. |
Reacting condition |
10-100 μM for 24, 48, and 72 h |
Applications |
AKT inhibitor VIII significantly inhibited the proliferation and increased the LDH release in both cell lines in a dose-dependent manner. AKT inhibitor VIII dose-dependently induced cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase. The protein expressions of p-cyclin D1, total cyclin D1, p-CDK2, total CDK2, pRb, total Rb, Bcl-xL, and Akt were significantly inhibited by AKT inhibitor VIII, whereas the protein expressions of Bad and Bax, and the proteolytic cleavage of caspase-9, caspase-7, and polyADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) were dramatically increased. |
Animal experiment [1]: | |
Animal models |
BALB/c nude mice |
Dosage form |
15 mg/kg and 30 mg/kg by intraperitoneal administration once daily for 8 days |
Application |
AKT inhibitor VIII dose-dependently suppressed the tumor growth in vivo, achieving 32% and 54% inhibition rates after intraperitoneal injection of 15 mg/kg and 30 mg/kg, respectively. |
Other notes |
Please test the solubility of all compounds indoor, and the actual solubility may slightly differ with the theoretical value. This is caused by an experimental system error and it is normal. |
References: [1] Zhong Z, Dang Y, Yuan X, Guo W, Li Y, Tan W, Cui J, Lu J, Zhang Q, Chen X, Wang Y. Furanodiene, a natural product, inhibits breast cancer growth both in vitro and in vivo. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2012;30(3):778-90. |
Description | AKT inhibitor VIII is a potent and selective allosteric inhibitor of Akt kinase with IC50 values of 58 nM, 210 nM and 2119 nM, for Akt1, Akt2 and Akt3, respectively . | |||||
Targets | Akt1 | Akt2 | Akt3 | |||
IC50 | 58 nM | 210 nM | 2119 nM |
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