Bestatin (hydrochloride)
Cayman Chemical Item Number 70520
(CAS 65391-42-6)
Bestatin (hydrochloride)
(CAS 65391-42-6)
Description
Bestatin is an inhibitor of aminopeptidases and a potent, irreversible inhibitor of LTA4 hydrolase. It inhibits the aminopeptidase activity of LTA4 hydrolase with a Ki value of 201 nM. 1 The IC50 value for inhibition of LTB4 synthesis is approximately 10 µM. 2
1
Örning, L., Krivi, G., and Fitzpatrick, F.A. Leukotriene A4 hydrolase . J Biol Chem 266 1375-1378 (1991) .
2
Evans, J.F., and Kargman, S. Bestatin inhibits covalent coupling of (3H)LTA4 to human leukocyte LTA4 hydrolase . FEBS Lett 297 139-142 (1992) .
Formal Name
N-(3R-amino-2S-hydroxy-1-oxo-4-phenylbutyl)-L-leucine, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
65391-42-6
Molecular Formula
C16 H24 N2 O4 · HCl
Formula Weight
344.8
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Purity
>99%
Stability
2 years
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature
in continental US; may vary elsewhere
SMILES
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CC(C)CC(C(O)=O)N([H])C([C@@H](O)[C@H](N)CC1=CC=CC=C1)=O.Cl
Background Reading
Örning, L., Krivi, G., and Fitzpatrick, F.A. Leukotriene A4 hydrolase . J Biol Chem 266 1375-1378 (1991) .
Evans, J.F., and Kargman, S. Bestatin inhibits covalent coupling of (3H)LTA4 to human leukocyte LTA4 hydrolase . FEBS Lett 297 139-142 (1992) .
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