Alvespimycin HCl (17-DMAG)

Description: Alvespimycin HCl, also known as 17-DMAG, is a potent, water-soluble HSP90 inhibitor. Alvespimycin has diverse anti-tumor actions and has potential in treating a number of different types of cancers, including ovarian, prostate, melatnoma, non-small-cel
Synonym(s): 17-DMAG; KOS-1022; NSC707545; 17-demethoxy-17-[[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]amino]-geldanamycin
Purity: ≥95% by HPLC
Biological Activity: Alvespimycin (also known as 17-DMAG) displays ~2 times potency against human Hsp90 than 17-AAG, with IC50 of 62 nM versus 119 nM.
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (100 mM). Solubility in water is less than 1 mg/ml (1 mM).
Storage / Stability: Store at or below –20°C. Solid form is stable at least 12 months from date of receipt, when stored as directed. Do not store aqueous solutions for more than one day.
Reference(s): 1. Smith V et al. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2005 Aug;56(2):126. 2. Lancet JE, et al. 2010 Apr;24(4):699-705.
Scientific Category: Alvespimycin HCl (17-DMAG)
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