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2790 K 579
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K 579
Chemical Name: (2S)-1-[[[4-Methyl-1-(2-pyrimidinyl)-4-piperidinyl]amin o]acetyl]-2-pyrrolidinecarbonitrile

Biological Activity:

Dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor. Inhibits rat, canine, human and monkey enzymes with IC50 values of 3, 5 8, and 8 nM respectively. Long-acting hypoglycaemic agent; attenuates glucose excursion following glucose loading in Zucker fatty rats.

Technical Data:

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M.Wt: 328.41
Formula: C17H24N6O
Storage: Desiccate at +4°C
Solubility: Soluble to 50 mM in 1eq. HCl and to 100 mM in DMSO
Purity: >99%
CAS No: [440100-64-1]

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    References:

    Takasaki et al (2004) K579, a slow-binding inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase IV, is a long-acting hypoglycemic agent. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 486 335. Takasaki et al (2004) Effects of combination treatment with dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor and sulfonylurea on glucose levels in rats. J.Pharmacol.Sci. 95 291. Takasaki et al (2004) Involvement of the active metabolites in the inhibitory activity of K579 on rat plasma dipeptidyl peptidase IV. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 505 237.
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    Keywords: K 579, Proteases, Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPP-IV) Inhibitor, K579, Tocris Bioscience

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