Cell-permeable. SKI-I is a non-lipid pan-sphingosine kinase (SK) inhibitor that inhibits both SK1 and SK2 to suppress the production of pro-mitogenic sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) and promote cell death. Also induces autophagy.
Sequence:
5-naphthalen-2-yl-2H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxy-naphthalen-1-ylmethylene)-hydrazide
Molecular Weight:
~406.44
Solubility:
DMSO
Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with DMSO. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.