Bioactivity | N-alpha-Tosyl-L-lysine chloromethyl ketone (TLCK), a trypsin like protease inhibitor, sensitizes HeLa cells to Fas-mediated cell death. |
Invitro | N-alpha-Tosyl-L-lysine chloromethyl ketone exhibits an inhibitory effect on IFN-γ activities. The effect of TLCK is studied on the IFN-γ sensitization of HeLa cells towards cell death mediated by anti-Fas. Lower concentration of anti-Fas (10 ng/mL) are used to examine the interaction among the three effectors simultaneously, that is, anti-Fas, TLCK and IFN-γ. TLCK by itself up to 50 μM concentration exhibits a small decrease in cell viability. Beyond 50 μM, a dose dependent decrease in cell viability is observed. IFN-γ slightly reduces cell viability on its own. Addition of anti-Fas (10 ng/mL) results in a slight decrease in cell survival, which is enhanced more than additively in the presence of TLCK, most prominently between 50 and 100 μM. Upon addition of both anti-Fas and IFN-γ, a decrease (≈46%) in cell viability is observed. Moreover, the decrease in cell survival is further enhanced upon addition of higher concentrations of TLCK, 25 μM and more[1]. |
Name | N-alpha-Tosyl-L-lysine chloromethyl ketone hydrochloride |
CAS | 4272-74-6 |
Formula | C14H22Cl2N2O3S |
Molar Mass | 369.31 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
Reference | [1]. Shadrin N, et al. Serine protease inhibitors interact with IFN-γ through up-regulation of FasR; a novel therapeutic strategy against cancer. Exp Cell Res. 2015 Jan 15;330(2):233-9. |