| Bioactivity | NKP-1339 (IT-139; KP-1339) is the first-in-class ruthenium-based anticancer agent in development against solid cancer with limited side effects. NKP-1339 induces G2/M cell cycle arrest, blockage of DNA synthesis, and induction of apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway. NKP-1339 has a high tumor targeting potential, strongly binds to serum proteins such as albumin and transferrin and activates in the reductive tumor milieu[1]. |
| Invitro | NKP-1339 (0-200 μM; 72 hours) has the anticancer activity against malignant cell lines of diverse origin, exhibits IC50 values of 45-200 μM for KP1339 mono-therapy. It against Hepatoma cell line, Hep3B, HepG2, PLC/PRF/5 and HCC2 cells with the Mean IC50 value of 186.3 μM, 165.4 μM, 124.4 μM, and 69.4 μM, respectively. It against Melanoma cell line, VM-1, VM-21,VM-48 with IC50 values of 178 μM, 111 μM, and 143 μM, respectively. It against Lung cancer and Colon cancer cell lines, inhibits A549, VL-8, SW480 and HCT116 cells, respectively[2].NKP-1339 (0-150 μM; 24 hours) induces cell apoptosis alone. When it combines with sorafenib, it increases the numbers of the apopotic cells. Additionally, the p-PARP and caspase 7 cleavage is promoted either[2].NKP-1339 (0-150 μM; 24 hours) can promote phosphorylation of STAT3 and CREB expression, however, the decreasation is inhibited by sorafenib cotreatment[2]. Cell Viability Assay[2] Cell Line: |
| Name | NKP-1339 |
| CAS | 197723-00-5 |
| Formula | C14H12Cl4N4NaRu |
| Molar Mass | 502.14 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |