| Bioactivity | Z-FA-FMK ((1S)-Z-FA-FMK) is a potent Cathepsin B and L inhibitor. Z-FA-FMK blocks the induction of DEVDase activity, DNA fragmentation, and externalization of phosphatidylserine by selective synthetic retinoid-related molecules (RRMs). Z-FA-FMK inhibits apoptosis. Z-FA-FMK inhibits caspase activity and selectively inhibits recombinant effector caspases 2, -3, -6, and -7. Z-FA-FMK is a viral inhibitor. Z-FA-FMK inhibits reovirus replication in a susceptible host[1][2][3]. |
| Invitro | Z-FA-FMK ((1S)-Z-FA-FMK; 5-100 μM; 1 h; Jurkat cells) reduces levels of DEVDase activity and DNA fragmentation. Z-FA-FMK inhibits the externalization of phosphatidylserine induced by either MX2870-1 or MX781[1]. Z-FA-FMK (100 μM; 1 h; Jurkat cells) inhibits apoptosis. Z-FA-FMK inhibited the induction of DEVDase activity not only by the RRMs but also by other apoptotic insults, including etoposide-, ceramide-, and CD95/Fas receptor-mediated pathways[1].Z-FA-FMK (0-100 μM; 1 h; Jurkat cells) inhibits caspases 2, -3, -6, and -7 activity through repressed induction of DEVDase activity in Jurkat cells[1]. Z-FA-FMK (0-20 μM; 48 h; HT1080 and mouse embryonic stem cells) blocks reoviral replication and cures cells of a persistent infection with reovirus in vitro[2].Z-FA-FMK (20 μM; 48 h; HT1080 cells) induces defects in reoviral maturation[2]. |
| Name | Z-FA-FMK |
| CAS | 197855-65-5 |
| Formula | C21H23FN2O4 |
| Molar Mass | 386.42 |
| 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) |