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FTase Inhibitor I (CAS 149759-96-6)

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Alternate Names:
B581
Application:
FTase Inhibitor I is a potent, selective, peptidomimetic FTase inhibitor
CAS Number:
149759-96-6
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
470.69
Molecular Formula:
C22H38N4O3S2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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FTase Inhibitor I is a potent, cell-permeable, selective, peptidomimetic inhibitor of Farnesyl Transferase (FTase). It is ~37-fold more active against Farnesyl Transferase (FTase) than against GGTase (geranylgeranyltransferase). Is also very resistant to proteolysis.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

FTase Inhibitor I, 1 mg

sc-221632
1 mg
$208.00