A cell-permeable tetrahydro-b-carbolinylbarbiturate compound that selectively inhibits the E3 ligase activity of Mdm2-MdmX hetero-complex over that of Mdm2-Mdm2 homo-complex (70.6% vs. 17.6% inhibition, respectively, at 100uM), without affecting Mdm2-MdmX complex formation or the activity of two other UbcH5C-utilizing ligase complexes Roc1-Cul1 and BRCA1-BARD1. Effectively inhibits ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation of cellular Mdm2 and p53 (effective conc.=14uM in U2OS, RKO, and HCT116 cultures) and induce RKO and MEF cell death in a p53- and Mdm2-dependent manner. Unlike Nutlin-3, MEL23 does not interfere with Mdm2-p53 interaction.
Formula:C₁₉H₂₂N₄O₃
Molecular Weight:354.4
Solubility:DMSO (2.5mg/ml, clear, pale yellow solution)
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or dH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.