ROCK2-IN-2
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ROCK2-IN-2 (Example 2) is a ROCK2 inhibitor that can be used for the study of multiple medical disorders, such as fibrosis, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disorders, and cardiovascular disorders.
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- Purity : 98.05%
- CAS No.: 1995065-79-6
- Formula: C18H12N6OS
- Molecular Weight:360.39
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Biological Activity
Description
IC50 & Target
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ROCK2 1 μM (IC50) |
In Vitro
Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) is a member of the serine-threonine protein kinase family. ROCK, which exists in two isoforms, ROCK1 and ROCK2, is an effector molecule of RhoA, and the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway is involved in a number of cellular functions, which include, for example, actin organization, cell adhesion, cell migration, and cytokinesis. In addition, the RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway is involved in regulating smooth muscle contraction. Inhibitors of ROCK have been reported to be useful for treating multiple medical disorders, such as fibrosis, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disorders, and cardiovascular disorders[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. Further protocols information, click here.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 1995065-79-6
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 360.39
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Formula C18H12N6OS
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Color Light yellow to green yellow
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SMILES
C12=CC(NC3=NN=C(C4=CC(C5=NC=CO5)=CC=C4)S3)=CC=C1NN=C2
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro:
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (277.48 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
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.
In Vivo Dissolution Calculator
Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:
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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.
Please enter your animal formula composition:
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%DMSO +
Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
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+%Tween-80 + +
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%Saline +
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).
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO. Stock solution concentration: mg/mL.
1. Take μL DMSO stock solution;
2. Add μL .
μL , mix evenly;
3. Then add μL Tween 80, mix evenly;
4. Then add μL
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.
Protocols
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Fibrosis/Collagen Morphometry
Fibrosis and collagen morphometry is based on the quantitative visualization of fibrillar collagen deposition in tissue sections using histochemical stains such as Sirius Red (Picrosirius Red) or Masson's trichrome, followed by image-based or polarization-enhanced analysis to estimate collagen proportional area as a surrogate of extracellular matrix accumulation during fibrotic remodeling. Sirius Red combined with polarized light microscopy enhances detection of collagen fibers due to birefringence properties, enabling more specific visualization of collagen type I and III fibrils compared to conventional bright-field histology, while whole-section or region-restricted digital morphometry reduces field-selection bias in fibrosis assessment. Alternative quantitative approaches include second harmonic generation (SHG) and two-photon excited fluorescence microscopy, which enable label-free detection of fibrillar collagen and have been validated against histological staining and biochemica
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Collagen: Sirius Red Staining
Sirius Red or picrosirius red staining is a histochemical method for visualizing collagen-rich extracellular matrix in tissue sections, and collagen fibers are detected as red-stained structures under bright-field microscopy with enhanced birefringence under polarized light. Picrosirius red is useful for assessing total collagen organization, distribution, and fibrosis burden, but polarized color should not be interpreted as a definitive collagen type I versus type III readout because color is affected by fiber orientation, thickness, and packing.
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Connective Tissue: Masson's Trichrome/Collagen Trichrome Staining
Masson’s Trichrome (collagen/trichrome staining) is a histological technique that differentially stains tissue compartments using sequential acidic dyes to distinguish collagen from muscle and cytoplasmic components based on dye affinity and tissue permeability differences, enabling visualization of fibrosis and connective tissue architecture in histological sections. The classical formulation typically uses Weigert's iron hematoxylin for nuclear staining, Biebrich scarlet-acid fuchsin for cytoplasm and muscle, and aniline blue (or light green variants) for collagen, producing a characteristic blue/green collagen signal contrasted against red cytoplasm and dark nuclei. The staining principle relies on selective displacement of smaller dye molecules by larger anionic dyes in collagen-rich regions under controlled acidified conditions, which enhances collagen-specific dye retention. This property makes the method widely used for fibrosis assessment in organs such as heart, liver, lung, a
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (278 KB)
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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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 2.7748 mL | 13.8739 mL | 27.7477 mL | 69.3693 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.5550 mL | 2.7748 mL | 5.5495 mL | 13.8739 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.2775 mL | 1.3874 mL | 2.7748 mL | 6.9369 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.1850 mL | 0.9249 mL | 1.8498 mL | 4.6246 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.1387 mL | 0.6937 mL | 1.3874 mL | 3.4685 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1110 mL | 0.5550 mL | 1.1099 mL | 2.7748 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0925 mL | 0.4625 mL | 0.9249 mL | 2.3123 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0694 mL | 0.3468 mL | 0.6937 mL | 1.7342 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0555 mL | 0.2775 mL | 0.5550 mL | 1.3874 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0462 mL | 0.2312 mL | 0.4625 mL | 1.1562 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0347 mL | 0.1734 mL | 0.3468 mL | 0.8671 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0277 mL | 0.1387 mL | 0.2775 mL | 0.6937 mL |