OSU-03012 (AR-12)
OSU-03012 (AR-12) is an inhibitor of 3-phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK-1) with IC50 value of 5μm, which shows 2-fold higher potency over OSU-02067 [1].
OSU-03012 has represented to suppress PC-3 cell proliferation and induce apoptosis in PC-3 cells. Expression of the constitutively active forms of PDK-1 and Akt has revealed to reduce OSU-03012-induced apoptosis in PC-3 cell [1].
OSU-03012 could potently inhibit the growth of primary human VS cells and malignant schwannoma HMS-97 cells in a dose-dependent manner. In contrast, normal human Schwann cells showed to be more resistant to OSU-03012. Additionally, OSU-03012 revealed to inhibit phosphorylation of AKT at the threonine-308 site in both VS cells and HMS-97 cells [2].
References:
[1] Zhu J1, Huang JW, Tseng PH, Yang YT, Fowble J, Shiau CW, Shaw YJ, Kulp SK, Chen CS. From the cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor celecoxib to a novel class of 3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1 inhibitors. Cancer Res. 2004 Jun 15;64(12):4309-18.
[2] Lee TX1, Packer MD, Huang J, Akhmametyeva EM, Kulp SK, Chen CS, Giovannini M, Jacob A, Welling DB, Chang LS. Growth inhibitory and anti-tumour activities of OSU-03012, a novel PDK-1 inhibitor, on vestibular schwannoma and malignant schwannoma cells. Eur J Cancer. 2009 Jun;45(9):1709-20.
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Physical Appearance | A solid |
Storage | Store at -20°C |
M.Wt | 460.45 |
Cas No. | 742112-33-0 |
Formula | C26H19F3N4O |
Solubility | ≥23 mg/mL in DMSO; insoluble in H2O; insoluble in EtOH |
Chemical Name | 2-amino-N-[4-[5-phenanthren-2-yl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-1-yl]phenyl]acetamide |
SDF | Download SDF |
Canonical SMILES | C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=CC3=C2C=CC(=C3)C4=CC(=NN4C5=CC=C(C=C5)NC(=O)CN)C(F)(F)F |
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 |
PC-3 (p53-/-) human androgen-nonresponsive prostate cancer cells |
Preparation method |
The solubility of this compound in DMSO is >23mg/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 |
1, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 μM; 6 h |
Applications |
In PC-3 (p53-/-) human androgen-nonresponsive prostate cancer cells, OSU-03012 reduced the activity of immunoprecipitated p70S6K in a dose-dependent way. OSU-03012 at sub-μM was effective in suppressing PC-3 cell proliferation. |
Animal experiment [2]: | |
Animal models |
nude mice bearing established s.c. Huh7 tumor xenografts |
Dosage form |
100 and 200 mg/kg for 28 days; gavaged |
Application |
In nude mice bearing established s.c. Huh7 tumor xenografts, OSU-03012 (100 and 200 mg/kg for 28 days) inhibited Huh7 tumor growth by 39.52% and 57.59%, respectively. Compared with vehicle-treated control, OSU-03012 significantly reduced tumor volumes. OSU-03012 induced autophagy in xenograft. |
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] Zhu J1, Huang JW, Tseng PH, Yang YT, Fowble J, Shiau CW, Shaw YJ, Kulp SK, Chen CS. From the cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor celecoxib to a novel class of 3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase-1 inhibitors. Cancer Res. 2004 Jun 15;64(12):4309-18. [2] Lee TX1, Packer MD, Huang J, Akhmametyeva EM, Kulp SK, Chen CS, Giovannini M, Jacob A, Welling DB, Chang LS. Growth inhibitory and anti-tumour activities of OSU-03012, a novel PDK-1 inhibitor, on vestibular schwannoma and malignant schwannoma cells. Eur J Cancer. 2009 Jun;45(9):1709-20. |
Description | OSU-03012 is potent inhibitor of recombinant PDK-1 with IC50 value of 5 μM. | |||||
Targets | recombinant PDK-1 | |||||
IC50 | 5 μM |
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