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GSK-3 Inhibitor X (CAS 740841-15-0)

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Alternate Names:
BIO-Acetoxime; 6-Bromoindirubin-3′-acetoxime, BIA
Application:
GSK-3 Inhibitor X is a selective GSK-3α/β inhibitor
CAS Number:
740841-15-0
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
398.21
Molecular Formula:
C18H12BrN3O3
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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GSK-3 Inhibitor X is a specialized acetoxime analog of BIO designed to selectively target and inhibit the activity of glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3), a serine/threonine kinase involved in numerous cellular signaling pathways. This inhibitor operates by binding to the ATP-binding site of GSK-3, effectively blocking its kinase activity. GSK-3 is a critical enzyme in various biological processes, including protein synthesis, cell differentiation, and cell proliferation, making its inhibition a valuable experimental approach in research settings. Additionally, GSK-3 Inhibitor X serves as a crucial tool for researchers aiming to elucidate the role of GSK-3 in the regulation of the Wnt and Hedgehog signaling pathways, which are essential for cell fate determination and embryonic development.


GSK-3 Inhibitor X (CAS 740841-15-0) References

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  2. Inactivation of nuclear GSK3β by Ser(389) phosphorylation promotes lymphocyte fitness during DNA double-strand break response.  |  Thornton, TM., et al. 2016. Nat Commun. 7: 10553. PMID: 26822034
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  6. Cytolethal distending toxin-induced release of interleukin-1β by human macrophages is dependent upon activation of glycogen synthase kinase 3β, spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) and the noncanonical inflammasome.  |  Shenker, BJ., et al. 2020. Cell Microbiol. 22: e13194. PMID: 32068949
  7. Exploiting polypharmacology to dissect host kinases and kinase inhibitors that modulate endothelial barrier integrity.  |  Dankwa, S., et al. 2021. Cell Chem Biol. 28: 1679-1692.e4. PMID: 34216546
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GSK-3 Inhibitor X, 5 mg

sc-221689
5 mg
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Thank you for your question. GSK-3 Inhibitor X (CAS 740841-15-0): sc-221689 is cell permeable.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from HsuHsu, MJ. et al. (PubMed 23392633) reported that the GSK-3 inhibitor, BIO-acetoxime, may suppress viral gene expression and protect oral epithelial cells from HSV-1 infection. -SCBT Publication Review
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