Nelfinavir mesylate, CAS 159989-65-8

Potent HIV-1 protease inhibitor

CAS No.: 159989-65-8.

Molecular Formula: C32H45N3O4S • CH3SO3H.

Molecular Weight: 663,9.

Source: Synthetic.

Purity: >98% (HPLC); NMR (Conforms).

Solubility: May be dissolved in DMSO (70 mg/ml).

Appearance: White powder.

PubChem CID: 64142.

Scientific Background: Besides being a protease inhibitor used in the therapeutic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), it is also stimulates autophagy and and exhibits anti-cancer properties. It appears to do by inhibition of the Akt/PKB signaling pathway and activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress with subsequent unfolded protein response (1). Nelfinavir has also been shown to treat SARS-coronavirus (2), and is being tested currently to treat COVID-19.

References: 1. Koltai T., (2015). F1000Res. 4(2): 9. 2. Yamamoto N., et al. (2004) Biochem Biophys Research Comm. 318: 719-725.

Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.

• Artikelnummer: STRSIH-586-5MG
• Hersteller: Stressmarq Biosciences
• Hersteller Artikelnummer: SIH-586-5MG
• Verpackungseinheit: 5 mg
• Mengeneinheit: STK