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Biological Activity:
Highly specific inhibitor of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT); NAD biosysthesis inhibitor; Tumor cell apoptosis agent
Note: Water-soluble FK 866 hydrochloride (Axon 1546) is available, which is ideal for in vivo experiments.
References: online1, 2, 3
M. Hasmann and I. Schemainda, FK866, a highly specific noncompetitive inhibitor of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase, represents a novel mechanism for induction of tumor cell apoptosis, Cancer Res. 2003, 63, 7436-7442.
A Pogrebniak et al. Chemopotentiating effects of a novel NAD biosynthesis inhibitor, FK866, in combination with antineoplastic agents. Eur. J. Med. Res. 2006, 11(8), 313-321.
K Holen et al. The pharmacokinetics, toxicities, and biologic effects of FK866, a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide biosynthesis inhibitor. Invest. New Drugs. 2008, 26(1), 45-51. [online abstract]
Chemical name: (E)-N-[4-[1-(benzoyl)piperidin-4-yl]butyl]-3-pyridin-3-ylprop-2-enamide
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