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2654 Compound W
Alternative name(s): CW
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Compound W
Chemical Name: 3,5-Bis(4-nitrophenoxy)benzoic acid

Biological Activity:

Inhibitor of γ-secretase; causes a decrease in the released levels of Aβ42 and notch-1 Aβ-like peptide 25 (Nβ25).

Technical Data:

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M.Wt: 396.31
Formula: C19H12N2O8
Storage: Store at +4°C
Solubility: Soluble to 50 mM in 1.1 eq. NaOH and to 100 mM in DMSO
Purity: >99%
CAS No: [173550-33-9]

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    References:

    Okochi et al (2006) Secretion of the notch-1 Aβ-like peptide during notch signaling. J.Biol.Chem. 281 7890.
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    Keywords: Compound W, Proteases, G-secretase Inhibitor, CW, Tocris Bioscience

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