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Calpeptin

A cell-permeable calpain inhibitor (ID₅₀ = 52 nM for calpain-1; ID₅₀ = 34 nM for calpain-2; ID₅₀ = 138 nM for papain).

Synonym(s):

Calpeptin, Benzyloxycarbonylleucyl-norleucinal

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H30N2O4
CAS Number:
117591-20-5
Molecular Weight:
362.46
MDL number:
MFCD00155623
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥94% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white to off-white

solubility

DMF: 5 mg/mL
DMSO: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C20H30N2O4/c1-4-5-11-17(13-23)21-19(24)18(12-15(2)3)22-20(25)26-14-16-9-7-6-8-10-16/h6-10,13,15,17-18H,4-5,11-12,14H2,1-3H3,(H,21,24)(H,22,25)/t17-,18-/m0/s1

InChI key

PGGUOGKHUUUWAF-ROUUACIJSA-N

General description

Calpeptin inhibits the Ca2+-stimulatedcleavage of p35 to p25 by calpain. It regulates the processing of β-amyloidprecursor protein to β-amyloid (Aβ). Calpeptin alleviates neurite elongation indifferentiating PC12 cells. In platelets, it prevents Ca2+-ionophore-induceddegradation of actin binding protein and P235. It blocks the myosinlight chain phosphorylation in platelets stimulated by collagen, ionomycin, orthrombin. Calpeptin inhibits the growth of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer cells. Calpeptin is a cell permeable calpain blocker. It also blocks theactivation of T-cells in the immune system. It has been observed that calpeptininduces secondary inflammatory responses and apoptosis in muscle cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
ID50 = 52 nM for calpain-1; 34 nM for calpain-2; 138 nM for papain
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Sequence

Z-Leu-Nle-CHO

Preparation Note

Dissolve in a minimal amount of DMF or DMSO then add H₂O, buffer or medium just prior to use.

Other Notes

Lee, M.S., et al. 2000. Nature405, 360.
Yamazaki, T., et al. 1997. Biochemistry27, 8377.
Klafki, H., et al. 1996. J. Biol. Chem.271, 28655.
Shiba, E., et al. 1996. Anticancer Res. 16, 773.
Pinter, M., et al. 1994. Neurosci. Lett. 170, 91.
Saito, K., and Nixon, R.A. 1993. Neurochem. Res. 18, 231.
Tsujinaka, T., et al. 1988. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.153, 1201.

Legal Information

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

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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