BML-258, also known as SK1-I, is a potent, water-soluble, isoenzyme-specific inhibitor of SphK1. In contrast to pan-SphK inhibitors, SK1-I did not inhibit SphK2, PKC, or numerous other protein kinases. SK1-I decreased growth and survival of human leukemia U937 and Jurkat cells, and enhanced apoptosis and cleavage of Bcl-2. Notably, SK1-I potently induced apoptosis in leukemic blasts isolated from patients with acute myelogenous leukemia but was relatively sparing of normal peripheral blood mononuclear leukocytes. Moreover, SK1-I markedly reduced growth of AML xenograft tumors. Specific inhibitors of SphK1 warrant attention as potential additions to the therapeutic armamentarium in leukemia.
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| Chemical |
| CAS Num |
1072443-89-0 |
| Chemical Formula |
C17H28ClNO2 |
| Molecular Weight |
313.86272 |
| IUPAC Chemical Name |
(2R,3S,E)-2-(methylamino)-5-(4-pentylphenyl)pent-4-ene-1,3-diol hydrochloride |
| Elemental Analysis |
C, 65.05; H, 8.99; Cl, 11.30; N, 4.46; O, 10.20 |
| Synonym |
BML258; BML 258; BML-258; SK1I. |
| Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO, not in water |
| SMILES Code |
OC[C@@H](NC)[C@@H](O)/C=C/C1=CC=C(CCCCC)C=C1.[H]Cl |
| Biological |
| Targets and Effects |
N/A |
| Pathways |
Apoptosis |
| Physical |
| Appearance |
white 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 |