N4Py
N4Py is a bleomycin-mimetic pentadentate ligand that targets intracellular FeII and reversibly chelates a variety of transition metals. N4Py chelates induce apoptosis through two pathways: DNA cleavage via ROS generation and XIAP downregulation via ZnII chelation, with only FeII/FeIII-N4Py exhibiting potent DNA cleavage activity. The folate conjugate of N4Py targets folate receptors, can be intracellularly cleaved, and selectively kills FR-positive cancer cells. N4Py can be used in research on various cancers including nasopharyngeal epidermoid carcinoma, ovarian cancer, and mammary adenocarcinoma.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- CAS No.: 167695-87-6
- Formula: C23H21N5
- Molecular Weight:367.45
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Biological Activity
Description
In Vitro
N4Py forms complexes with Fe2+, Fe3+, Cu2+, Mn2+, and Zn2+ that differ in spectral and electrochemical properties, and Fe2+-N4Py exhibits characteristic metal-to-ligand charge transfer absorption[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 167695-87-6
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Molecular Weight 367.45
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Formula C23H21N5
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SMILES
C1(C(C2=CC=CC=N2)N(CC3=CC=CC=N3)CC4=NC=CC=C4)=NC=CC=C1
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Purity & Documentation
References
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)