Chaetocin

Description: Chaetocin is an inhibitor of histone methyltransferases (HMTs) including SUV39H1 and Lys9-specific HMTs such as G9a. It also has some inhibitory effects on SET7, EZH2, and SET7/9. Chaetocin can also induce cellular oxidative stress, selectively killing ca
Purity: ≥95% by HPLC
Biological Activity: Chaetocin inhibits SUV39H1 with an IC50 = 0.8
Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents purged with an inert gas and solubility is 25 mg/ml.
Format: A crystalline solid.
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. Greiner, D., et al., Nat. Chem. Biol. 2005;1(3):143-145. 2. Isham, C.R., et al., Blood 2007;109(6):2579-2588. 3. Tibodeau, J.D., et al., Antioxid. Redox Signal. 2009;11(5):1097-1106.
Scientific Category: Inhibitors / Activators
Product Type: Methyltransferase