| Bioactivity | Z-VDVAD-FMK is a special inhibitor of caspase-2. Z-VDVAD-FMK produces a reduction in Lovastatin-induced apoptosis[1][2][3]. | ||||||
| Invitro | Cotreatment of cells with the caspase inhibitors Ac-DEVD-CHO, Z-VDVAD-FMK (100 μM), Z-IETD-fmk, and Z-LEHD-fmk alone or in combination, or overexpression of CrmA, prevents many morphological features of apoptosis but not loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (DCm), phospatidilserine exposure, and cell death[1]. Z-VDVAD-FMK (2 μM) greatly inhibits the Rho-kinase activity in HMEC-1 cells stimulated by Thrombin and displays no effect on control cells[2]. Z-VDVAD-FMK (zVDVAD-fmk) produces a reduction in Lovastatin-induced apoptosis. Z-VDVAD-FMK (100 μM) significantly reduces Lovastatin-induced loss of DNA by 19.1±8.3%[3]. Cell Viability Assay[1] Cell Line: | ||||||
| Name | Z-VDVAD-FMK | ||||||
| CAS | 210344-92-6 | ||||||
| Shortening | {Cbz}-V{Asp(OMe)}-VA-{Asp(OMe)}-CH2F | ||||||
| Formula | C32H46FN5O11 | ||||||
| Molar Mass | 695.73 | ||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||
| Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture
*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |