BTZO 1

BTZO-1 binds to Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) with a Kd value of 68.6 nM, and its binding requires the N-terminal Pro1. BTZO-1 can activate antioxidant response element (ARE)-mediated gene expression and suppress oxidative stress-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis in vitro[1].

Signaling Pathways >> Apoptosis >> Apoptosis

Research Areas >> Cardiovascular Disease

Kd:68.6 nM (Macrophage migration inhibitory factor)[1]

BTZO-1 (0-330 nM; 24 hours) dose-dependently suppressed serum deprivation-induced cardiomyocyte death; the minimum effective concentration (MEC1.5), the concentration of a sample necessary to give a 50% increase in cell viability, is 16 nM[1]. BTZO-1 (0.37 μM; 21 hours) upregulates mRNA protein levels of GST Ya and HO-1 in cardiomyocytes[1]. Cell Viability Assay[1] Cell Line: Primary Neonatal Rat Cardiomyocytes Concentration: 0-330 nM Incubation Time: 24 hours Result: Suppressed serum deprivation or DOX-induced cell death.

[1]. Kimura H, et al. BTZO-1, a cardioprotective agent, reveals that macrophage migration inhibitory factor regulates ARE-mediated gene expression.Chem Biol. 2010 Dec 22;17(12):1282-94.