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  3. GK921

GK921 is a transglutaminase 2 (TGase) inhibitor with an IC50 of 7.71 μM for human recombinant TGase 2.

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GK921 Chemical Structure

GK921 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 1025015-40-0

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Top Publications Citing Use of Products

    GK921 purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Am J Cancer Res. 2020 Sep 1;10(9):2878-2894.  [Abstract]

    Western blot analysis to assess the expressions of TG2, PD-L1, PTEN, pAKT, IκBα, and β-actin in MCF7/TG2 and MDA-MB-231 cells after GK921 (TG2 inhibitor) treatment for 24 h in a dose-dependent manner.

    GK921 purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cancer Res. 2017 Sep 15;77(18):4973-4984.  [Abstract]

    Immunoblot analysis of TGM2, CD44, TAZ, C/EBPβ, pSTAT3, and STAT3 in MES GSC treated with GK921 (24 hours).
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    Description

    GK921 is a transglutaminase 2 (TGase) inhibitor with an IC50 of 7.71 μM for human recombinant TGase 2.

    IC50 & Target

    IC50: 7.71 μM (TGase)[1]

    In Vitro

    GK921 inhibits the TGase 2-induced polymerization of I-κBα and p53 in a dose-dependent manner. The cytotoxicity of GK921 ranged from GI50 of 10-10 to 10-4 M. The average GI50 is 9.05×10-7 M. GK921 rescues p53 levels and consequently induces apoptosis; a concentration-dependent increase in cleaved poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (c-PARP) and p53 levels is observed[1].

    MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

    In Vivo

    A single treatment with GK921 almost completely reduces tumor growth by stabilizing p53 in the ACHN and CAKI-1 preclinical xenograft tumor models[1].

    MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

    Molecular Weight

    344.41

    Formula

    C21H20N4O

    CAS No.
    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    Off-white to brown

    SMILES

    C12=NC=CC=C1N=C(OCCN3CCCC3)C(C#CC4=CC=CC=C4)=N2

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    Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

    Storage
    Powder -20°C 3 years
    4°C 2 years
    In solvent -80°C 2 years
    -20°C 1 year
    Solvent & Solubility
    In Vitro: 

    DMSO : ≥ 30 mg/mL (87.11 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    *"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

    Preparing
    Stock Solutions
    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 2.9035 mL 14.5176 mL 29.0352 mL
    5 mM 0.5807 mL 2.9035 mL 5.8070 mL
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    * Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
    Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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    In Vivo:

    Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

    For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
    To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
    The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

    • Protocol 1

      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.26 mM); Clear solution

      This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

      Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

      Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
    • Protocol 2

      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.26 mM); Clear solution

      This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

      Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

      Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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    The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
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    Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL  DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).
    The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only. If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).
    Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
     If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
    Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 99.93%

    References
    Kinase Assay
    [1]

    TGase 2 from guinea pig liver is preincubated for 10 min with various concentrations of GK13 or GK921 in 0.1 mL of reaction buffer, with or without 10 mM CaCl2, followed by the addition of 0.4 mL of substrate solution containing 2

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

    Cell Assay
    [1]

    Cells are transfected with a BAX promoter luciferase reporter construct. After exposure to GK921 (0, 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5 μM), firefly and Renilla luciferase activities are measured using a dual luciferase assay kit and pRL-CMV as an internal control[1].

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

    Animal Administration
    [1]

    Mice: GK921 is dissolved in DMSO. Vehicle alone and GK921 (8 mg/kg) are administered orally once per day, 5 days/week, for 64 days. The size of the primary tumors is measured every 2-3 days using calipers. Tumor volume is calculated[1].

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

    References

    Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

    * Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
    Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

    Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
    DMSO 1 mM 2.9035 mL 14.5176 mL 29.0352 mL 72.5879 mL
    5 mM 0.5807 mL 2.9035 mL 5.8070 mL 14.5176 mL
    10 mM 0.2904 mL 1.4518 mL 2.9035 mL 7.2588 mL
    15 mM 0.1936 mL 0.9678 mL 1.9357 mL 4.8392 mL
    20 mM 0.1452 mL 0.7259 mL 1.4518 mL 3.6294 mL
    25 mM 0.1161 mL 0.5807 mL 1.1614 mL 2.9035 mL
    30 mM 0.0968 mL 0.4839 mL 0.9678 mL 2.4196 mL
    40 mM 0.0726 mL 0.3629 mL 0.7259 mL 1.8147 mL
    50 mM 0.0581 mL 0.2904 mL 0.5807 mL 1.4518 mL
    60 mM 0.0484 mL 0.2420 mL 0.4839 mL 1.2098 mL
    80 mM 0.0363 mL 0.1815 mL 0.3629 mL 0.9073 mL
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