Belnacasan
CAS NO.:273404-37-8
Cat NO.:BCP02893
Name:Belnacasan
Synonyms:VX-765;VX 765;VX765
Formula:C24H33ClN4O6
M. Wt:508.99
Purity:98%
Pathways:Protease/Metabolic Enzyme Apoptosis Pathway
Targets:Caspase
Storage:Store at 4-8°C
Description:Belnacasan (VX-765) is an orally bioactive proagent of VRT-043198, which is a potent and selective inhibitor of IL-converting enzyme (ICE)/caspase-1 with Kis of 0.8 nM and less than 0.6 nM for caspase-1 and caspase-4, respectively. Belnacasan (VX-765) inhibits the release of LPS-induced IL-1β and IL-18 by human PBMCs with an IC50 of ~0.7 μM.