Bioactivity | Erastin2 is a ferroptosis inducer and a potent, selective inhibitor of the system xc(-) cystine/glutamate transporter[1][2]. |
Name | Erastin2 |
CAS | 1695533-44-8 |
Formula | C36H35ClN4O4 |
Molar Mass | 623.14 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
Reference | [1]. Cao JY, et al. A Genome-wide Haploid Genetic Screen Identifies Regulators of Glutathione Abundance and Ferroptosis Sensitivity. Cell Rep. 2019 Feb 5;26(6):1544-1556.e8. [2]. Dixon SJ, et al. Pharmacological inhibition of cystine-glutamate exchange induces endoplasmic reticulum stress and ferroptosis. Elife. 2014 May 20;3:e02523. |