| Bioactivity | Policresulen is a potent inhibitor of DENV2 NS2B/NS3 protease (IC50 of 0.48 μg/mL). Policresulen inhibits DENV2 replication in BHK-21 cells with IC50 of 4.99 μg/mL. Policresulen acts as a competitive inhibitor of the protease, and slightly affects the protease stability[1]. |
| Name | Policresulen |
| CAS | 101418-00-2 |
| Formula | (C8H10O4S)n |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
| Reference | [1]. Wu DW, et al. Policresulen, a novel NS2B/NS3 protease inhibitor, effectively inhibits the replication of DENV2 virus in BHK-21 cells. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2015;36(9):1126-1136. |