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CK 666 (CAS 442633-00-3)

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Alternate Names:
2-Fluoro-N-[2-(2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]benzamide; CK-0944666; CK-666
Application:
CK 666 is an inhibitor of the Arp2/3 complex
CAS Number:
442633-00-3
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
296.34
Molecular Formula:
C18H17FN2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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CK 666 is a small molecule inhibitor known for its selective action against the Arp2/3 complex, which plays a vital role in the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton in cells. In biological research, CK 666 is used to investigate the dynamics of actin polymerization and to understand the molecular basis of cell motility, endocytosis, and the formation of cell protrusions. By inhibiting the Arp2/3 complex, researchers can study the impact on various cellular processes that are dependent on actin filament formation. CK 666 is also instrumental in cell biology studies aimed at dissecting the pathways involved in the assembly and disassembly of actin networks. Additionally, it serves as useful in the development of new approaches to study the role of the cytoskeleton in cell division and signaling.


CK 666 (CAS 442633-00-3) References

  1. Characterization of two classes of small molecule inhibitors of Arp2/3 complex.  |  Nolen, BJ., et al. 2009. Nature. 460: 1031-4. PMID: 19648907
  2. Small molecules CK-666 and CK-869 inhibit actin-related protein 2/3 complex by blocking an activating conformational change.  |  Hetrick, B., et al. 2013. Chem Biol. 20: 701-12. PMID: 23623350
  3. Arp2/3 complex inhibitors adversely affect actin cytoskeleton remodeling in the cultured murine kidney collecting duct M-1 cells.  |  Ilatovskaya, DV., et al. 2013. Cell Tissue Res. 354: 783-92. PMID: 24036843
  4. Methamphetamine-induced occludin endocytosis is mediated by the Arp2/3 complex-regulated actin rearrangement.  |  Park, M., et al. 2013. J Biol Chem. 288: 33324-34. PMID: 24081143
  5. ARP2/3-mediated junction-associated lamellipodia control VE-cadherin-based cell junction dynamics and maintain monolayer integrity.  |  Abu Taha, A., et al. 2014. Mol Biol Cell. 25: 245-56. PMID: 24227887
  6. GMFβ controls branched actin content and lamellipodial retraction in fibroblasts.  |  Haynes, EM., et al. 2015. J Cell Biol. 209: 803-12. PMID: 26101216
  7. Arp2/3 and VASP Are Essential for Fear Memory Formation in Lateral Amygdala.  |  Basu, S., et al. 2016. eNeuro. 3: PMID: 27957528
  8. The ARP 2/3 complex mediates endothelial barrier function and recovery.  |  Belvitch, P., et al. 2017. Pulm Circ. 7: 200-210. PMID: 28680579
  9. Palladin Compensates for the Arp2/3 Complex and Supports Actin Structures during Listeria Infections.  |  Dhanda, AS., et al. 2018. mBio. 9: PMID: 29636431
  10. Myosin-X Silencing in the Trabecular Meshwork Suggests a Role for Tunneling Nanotubes in Outflow Regulation.  |  Sun, YY., et al. 2019. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 60: 843-851. PMID: 30807639
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Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

CK 666, 10 mg

sc-361151
10 mg
$321.00

CK 666, 50 mg

sc-361151A
50 mg
$1040.00