A cell-permeable dipeptide that reversibly blocks the homodimerization of aminoimidazole carboxamide ribonucleotide transformylase/inosine nomophosphate cyclohydrolase (ATIC) and inhibits its activity (Ki = 691nM, Kd = 240nM). AITC is a bifunctional enzyme that catalyzes the last two steps of de novo purine biosynthesis. Increases the intracellular levels of AICAR leading to the activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Shown to reduce cell viability in a dose-dependent manner. Exhibits a longer half-life and sustained AMPK activation (~24h), compared to AICA-riboside.
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