HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease inhibitor, frequently used in immunometabolism research.
Potentially binds and inhibits the CEP_C30 (coronavirus endopeptidase C30) of SARS-CoV-2 and when used with lopinavir has shown to improve animal models of MERS-CoV.
Also shows antitumour activity and induces apoptosis.
Solubility & Handling
Solubility overview
Soluble in DMSO (20mM, gentle warming) and ethanol (10mM)
Storage instructions
-20°C
Storage of solutions
Prepare and use solutions on the same day if possible. Store solutions at -20°C for up to one month if storage is required. Equilibrate to RT and ensure the solution is precipitate free before use.
Shipping Conditions
Stable for ambient temperature shipping. Follow storage instructions on receipt.
Important
This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product
Predicting commercially available antiviral drugs that may act on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) through a drug-target interaction deep learning model
Beck BR et al (2020) Comput Struct Biotechnol J 18 : 784-790