Bioactivity | N-Ethylmaleimide (NEM) derives from maleic acid, it can alkylates free sulfhydryl. N-Ethylmaleimide is an irreversible cysteine protease inhibitor. N-ethylmaleimide specific inhibits phosphate transport in mitochondria. N-Ethylmaleimide inhibits prolyl endopeptidase with an IC50 value of 6.3 μM. N-Ethylmaleimide can be used to modify cysteine residues in proteins and peptides[1][2][3]. |
Invitro | N-Ethylmaleimide (20 μM;30 min) inhibits Akt Ser-473, Akt Thr-308 , p70S6K, ribosomal protein S6, 4E-BP1, eIF4E, BAD and FKHR-L1 phosphorylation[2].N-Ethylmaleimide (20 μM;30 min) affects conversion of pro-caspase-3 in vascular smooth muscle cells[2].N-Ethylmaleimide (20 μM;6 h) promotes vascular smooth muscle cells apoptosis[2].N-Ethylmaleimide (20 μM;30 min) affects PP2A activity and ROS production in vascular smooth muscle cells[2]. Western Blot Analysis[2] Cell Line: |
Name | N-Ethylmaleimide |
CAS | 128-53-0 |
Formula | C6H7NO2 |
Molar Mass | 125.13 |
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) |