Bioactivity | Volasertib (BI 6727) is an orally active, highly potent and ATP-competitive Polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.87 nM. Volasertib inhibits PLK2 and PLK3 with IC50s of 5 and 56 nM, respectively. Volasertib induces mitotic arrest and apoptosis. Volasertib, a dihydropteridinone derivative, shows marked antitumor activity in multiple cancer models[1][2]. |
Invitro | Volasertib (BI 6727; 0.01-10000 nM; 72 hours) has EC50 values of 11 to 37 nmol/L in multiple cell lines[1]. Volasertib (10-1000 nM; 24 hours) results accumulation of cells with 4N DNA content, indicative of a cell cycle block in G2-M phase[1]. Volasertib (100 nM; 24-72 hours) induces cell apoptosis at 48 hours[1]. Cell Proliferation Assay[1] Cell Line: |
Name | Volasertib |
CAS | 755038-65-4 |
Formula | C34H50N8O3 |
Molar Mass | 618.81 |
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) |