AZD1208 is orally available, small molecule inhibitor of PIM kinases with potential antineoplastic activity. Pan-PIM kinase inhibitor AZD1208 inhibits the activities of PIM1, PIM2 and PIM3 serine/threonine kinases, which may result in the interruption of the G1/S phase cell cycle transition, thereby causing cell cycle arrest and inducing apoptosis in cells that overexpress PIMs. The growth inhibition of several leukemia cell lines by this agent is correlated with the expression levels of PIM1, which is the substrate of STAT transcription factors. PIM kinases are downstream effectors of many cytokine and growth factor signaling pathways and are upregulated in various malignancies.
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Chemical |
CAS Num |
1204144-28-4 |
Chemical Formula |
C21H21N3O2S |
Molecular Weight |
379.48 |
IUPAC Chemical Name |
5-[[2-[(3R)-3-Aminopiperidin-1-yl]biphenyl-3-yl]methylidene]-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione |
Exact Mass |
379.13545 |
Elemental Analysis |
C, 66.47; H, 5.58; N, 11.07; O, 8.43; S, 8.45 |
Synonym |
AZD1208 ; AZD-1208; AZD 1208. |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
SMILES Code |
O=C(NC/1=O)SC1=C/C2=C(N3C[C@H](N)CCC3)C(C4=CC=CC=C4)=CC=C2 |
Biological |
Targets and Effects |
N/A |
Pathways |
Apoptosis |
Physical |
Appearance |
Light yellow solid powder |
Purity |
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Shipping Condition |
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs. |
Storage Condition |
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
Shelf Life |
>2 years if stored properly |