BPV(BIPY)

General description

A potent inhibitor of phosphotyrosine phosphatase (K_i = 100 nM for insulin receptor dephosphorylation). An activator of insulin receptor kinase (IRK). Also reported to be a potent inhibitor of PTEN (IC₅₀ = 18 nM).

A potent inhibitor of phosphotyrosine phosphatase activity (K_i = 100 nM for insulin receptor dephosphorylation). An activator of insulin receptor kinase (IRK). Also reported to be a potent inhibitor of PTEN (IC₅₀ = 18 nM).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
phosphotyrosine phosphatase

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Target IC₅₀: 18 nM against PTEN

Target K_i: 100 nM for phosphotyrosine phosphatase

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Reconstitution

Unstable in solution; reconstitute just prior to use.

Other Notes

Schmid, A.C., et al. 2004. FEBS Lett.566, 35.
Posner, B.I., et al. 1994. J. Biol. Chem. 269, 4596.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

linearFormula: K[VO(O₂)₂C₁₀H₈N₂] · 3H₂O. Quality Level: 100. Assay: ≥. 95% (⁵¹V-NMR). form: solid. manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®. . storage condition: OK to freeze, protect from light. color: yellow to orange. solubility: water: 5 . mg/mL. shipped in: ambient. storage temp.: −. 20°C. Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable.