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Pyrrophenone (CAS 341973-06-6)

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Alternate Names:
N-{[(2S,4R)-1-[2-(2,4-Difluorobenzoyl)benzoyl]-4-(tritylsulfanyl)-2-pyrrolidinyl]methyl}-4-[(E)-(2,4-dioxo-1,3-thiazolidin-5-ylidene)methyl]benzamide
Application:
Pyrrophenone is an inhibitor of cytosolic PLA2
CAS Number:
341973-06-6
Molecular Weight:
849.96
Molecular Formula:
C49H37F2N3O5S2
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Pyrrophenone functions by selectively binding to the active site of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), an enzyme predominantly found in the liver. This binding inhibits the enzyme′s normal activity, which is to metabolize a wide range of substances including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. The inhibition of CYP3A4 by Pyrrophenone effectively slows down the metabolic processes mediated by this enzyme. This specific interaction is critical for studying enzyme kinetics, understanding how various compounds influence the activity of CYP3A4, potentially affecting their bioavailability and efficacy.


Pyrrophenone (CAS 341973-06-6) References

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Pyrrophenone, 500 µg

sc-296161
500 µg
$194.00

Pyrrophenone, 1 mg

sc-296161A
1 mg
$369.00