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Description: Potent GSK-3β inhibitor
Chemical Name: 2-Methyl-5-[3-[4-(methylsulfinyl)phenyl]-5-benzofuranyl]-1,3,4-oxadiazole
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for TCS 2002
TCS 2002 is a potent inhibitor of GSK-3β (IC50 = 35 nM). Oral adminstration inhibits cold water stress-induced tau hyperphosphorylation in the mouse brain.
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Technical Data for TCS 2002
| M. Wt | 338.38 |
| Formula | C18H14N2O3S |
| Storage | Store at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 1005201-24-0 |
| PubChem ID | 24855958 |
| InChI Key | RCKYSTKYIVULEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | O=S(C)C(C=C3)=CC=C3C2=COC1=CC=C(C4=NN=C(C)O4)C=C12 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
Solubility Data for TCS 2002
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 33.84 | 100 | |
| ethanol | 8.46 | 25 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for TCS 2002
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 338.38. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 2.96 mL | 14.78 mL | 29.55 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.59 mL | 2.96 mL | 5.91 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.3 mL | 1.48 mL | 2.96 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.06 mL | 0.3 mL | 0.59 mL |
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References for TCS 2002
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Saitoh et al (2009) 2-{3-[4-(alkylsulfinyl)phenyl]-1-benzofuran-5-yl}-5-methyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives as novel inhibitors of glycogen synthase kinase-3β with good brain permeability. J.Med.Chem. 52 6270 PMID: 19775160
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Bellio et al (2017) Hypoxic Stress Decreases c-Myc Protein Stability in Cardiac Progenitor Cells Inducing Quiescence and Compromising Their Proliferative and Vasculogenic Potential. Sci Rep 7 9702 PMID: 28851980
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