GlmU-IN-1
GlmU-IN-1 is an inhibitor of the GlmU acetyltransferase domain in Escherichia coli and Haemophilus influenzae. GlmU-IN-1 acts as a competitive inhibitor of AcCoA and a non-competitive inhibitor of GlcN-1-P. GlmU-IN-1 targets the acetyltransferase domain of bacterial GlmU, interferes with the biosynthesis of UDP‑GlcNAc, and impairs bacterial cell wall integrity. GlmU-IN-1 can be used for the research of Gram-negative bacterial infections.
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- CAS No.: 104926-84-3
- Formula: C9H7Cl2N3O
- Molecular Weight:244.08
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Biological Activity
Description
Cellular Effect
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Cell Line
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Type | Value | Description | References |
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>150 μg/mL
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Cytotoxicity against human liver carcinoma HepG2 cells assessed via MTT assay after 24 h incubation.
Cytotoxicity against human liver carcinoma HepG2 cells assessed via MTT assay after 24 h incubation.
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26563552 |
In Vitro
GlmU-IN-1 (5175178) (0.39-100 μM; 30 min) potently and specifically inhibits the acetyltransferase activity of purified E. coli GlmU with an IC50 of 1.40 μM, and inhibits the acetyltransferase activity of purified H. influenzae GlmU with an IC50 of 79.92 μM. It acts as a competitive inhibitor against AcCoA and a non-competitive inhibitor against GlcN-1-P[1].
GlmU-IN-1 (4 μg/mL; 30 min) disrupts the cell membrane permeability of E. coli ATCC 25922[1].
GlmU-IN-1 (24 h) shows no cytotoxicity against HepG2 cells, with its CC50 >150 μg/mL[1].
GlmU-IN-1 (0.0625-32 μg/mL; 24 h) exhibits bactericidal activity against E. coli ATCC 25922 (MIC 4 μg/mL, MBC 32 μg/mL), and also shows antibacterial activity against NDM1-producing A. baumanii and K. pneumoniae isolates[1].
GlmU-IN-1 inhibits the growth of E. coli BL21 (DE3) by targeting GlmU. Compared with wild-type and empty vector control cells, the bacterial IC50 of GlmU-overexpressing cells is four times higher[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. 104926-84-3
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Molecular Weight 244.08
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Formula C9H7Cl2N3O
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SMILES
OC1=C2N=C(C=CC2=C(C=C1Cl)Cl)NN
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Protocols
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Gram Staining of Tissue Sections
Gram staining of tissue sections is a histochemical technique used to differentiate Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria within histological specimens based on differences in bacterial cell wall structure and dye retention, adapted from classical bacteriological Gram staining into tissue-compatible “histological Gram stain” variants. In tissue applications, modifications of the Brown-Hopps and Brown-Brenn methods are commonly used to improve differentiation of microorganisms embedded within host connective tissue and to reduce overstaining or loss of Gram-negative signal, which are known limitations of earlier approaches. The principle relies on crystal violet-iodine complex retention in Gram-positive organisms and subsequent decolorization and counterstaining steps that allow contrast visualization of Gram-negative organisms against tissue background.
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Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)