Name | Kira8 |
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Description | Kira8 is a mono-selective IRE1α inhibitor that allosterically attenuates IRE1α’s RNase[1]. |
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Target |
IRE1α[1] |
In Vitro | KIRA8 blocks IRE1α oligomerization, and potently inhibits IRE1α RNase activity against XBP1 and Ins2 RNAs. KIRA8 more potently reduces IRE1α-driven apoptosis in INS-1 cells than KIRA6 and also reverses XBP1 splicing promoted by GNF-2[1]. |
In Vivo | Kira8 efficaciously reverses established diabetes in NOD mice by sparing β-cells and preserving their physiological function. KIRA8 is first tested in 3-week-old male pre-diabetic Akita mice by i.p. daily dosing of 50 mg/kg, whereupon significant reduction of hyperglycemia became apparent over several weeks. Then KIRA8 (50 mg/kg) is tested in the complex NOD. Showing target engagement, one week treatment of pre-diabetic NODs with KIRA8 leads to significant reductions in islet XBP1 splicing and TXNIP mRNAs, and preserved Ins1/Ins2, BiP and MANF mRNAs[1]. |
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Molecular Formula | C31H29ClN6O3S |
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Molecular Weight | 601.12 |
Storage condition | 2-8℃ |