PCLX-001 is an orally bioactive, small molecule N-myristyltransferase (NMT) inhibitor (antagonist) with IC50s of 5 nM and 8 nM for NMT1 and NMT2, respectively. PCLX-001 has anti-cancer activity, inhibits early B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling, and may be utilized in the research/study of malignant lymphoma.

Physicochemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C24H30CL2N6O2S
Molecular Weight	537.505001544952
Exact Mass	536.152
CAS #	1215011-08-7
Related CAS #	1215011-08-7;DDD86481 Tosylate;
PubChem CID	58561243
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow solid powder
LogP	4.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	7
Rotatable Bond Count	7
Heavy Atom Count	35
Complexity	781
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
InChi Key	WKTSLVQYGBHNRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code	InChI=1S/C24H30Cl2N6O2S/c1-15(2)11-21-23(16(3)31(4)29-21)30-35(33,34)24-19(25)12-18(13-20(24)26)17-5-6-28-22(14-17)32-9-7-27-8-10-32/h5-6,12-15,27,30H,7-11H2,1-4H3
Chemical Name	2,6-dichloro-N-[1,5-dimethyl-3-(2-methylpropyl)pyrazol-4-yl]-4-(2-piperazin-1-ylpyridin-4-yl)benzenesulfonamide
HS Tariff Code	2934.99.9001
Storage	Powder-20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Shipping Condition	Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)

Biological Activity

Additional Infomation

PCLX-001 is a first-in-kind N-Myristoyltransferase (NMT) inhibitor being developed by [Pacylex Pharmaceuticals](https://pacylex.com). Current studies have shown that PCLX-001 works differently than other known cancer drugs and has high activity and positive results in breast, lung, bladder and pancreas cancers. Zelenirstat is an orally bioavailable inhibitor of the enzyme N-myristoyl transferase (NMT), with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon oral administration, zelenirstat targets and binds to NMT, especially NMT type 2 (NMT2). This prevents NMT-mediated signaling and myristoylation. This inhibits proliferation of certain cancer cells in which NMT expression is lost. Zelenirstat also inhibits B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling and reduces the levels of Src-family tyrosine kinases (SFKs). NMTs mediate myristoylation, a key process by which the fatty acid myristate is added to proteins and allows proteins to interact with cell membranes and become part of the cell signaling system. NMT expression is lost in numerous cancers, such as blood cancer cells, thereby making these cells more sensitive to zelenirstat compared to normal cells. The loss of NMT expression may promote tumorigenesis.

Solubility Data

Solubility (In Vitro)

DMSO : ~10 mg/mL (~18.60 mM)

Solubility (In Vivo)

Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 1 mg/mL (1.86 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 10.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL of PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL of Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL of normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL. Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 1 mg/mL (1.86 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 10.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly. Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C，1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 1 mg/mL (1.86 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 10.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.  (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)

Preparing Stock Solutions		1 mg	5 mg	10 mg
	1 mM	1.8604 mL	9.3022 mL	18.6043 mL
	5 mM	0.3721 mL	1.8604 mL	3.7209 mL
	10 mM	0.1860 mL	0.9302 mL	1.8604 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.