Acid ceramidase (aCDase) is a lysosomal amidase which hydrolyzes the acyl chain from ceramides forming sphingosine which is subsequently phosphorylated to the bioactive lipid sphingosine 1-phosphate. aCDase is upregulated in many cancer types such as melanoma, prostate, head, neck, and colon cancers. ARN14988 is a potent inhibitor of aCDase in vitro (IC50 = 12 nM) and in A375 melanoma cells (IC50 = 1.5uM). ARN14988 is weakly cytotoxic by itself, but shows a synergystic effect with some common anti-cancer drugs (5-Fluorouracil, vemurafinib, and taxol) in proliferative G361 cells.
Categories | Biochemical Reagents |
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Filter | Inhibitor, Sphingolipid |
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CAS Number | 1502027-70-4 |
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Molecular Formula | C16H24ClN3O5 |
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Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 373.83 |
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Purity | >98% |
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Storage | -20 °C or below |
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