Stemolecule Wnt Inhibitor IWP-2 was identified in a high throughput screen for antagonists of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Wnt Inhibitor IWP-2 prevents palmitylation of Wnt proteins by Porcupine (Porcn), a membrane-bound O-acyltransferase, thereby blocking Wnt secretion and activity. It also blocks phosphorylation of the Lrp6 receptor and accumulation of both Dvl2 and β-catenin1.
Product Name
Stemolecule Wnt Inhibitor IWP-2
Catalog Number
04-0034
Size
2 mg
Alternate Name(s)
N-(6-Methyl-2-benzothiazolyl)-2-[(3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-4-oxo-3-phenylthieno[3,2 d]pyrimidin-2-yl)thio]-acetamide
Chemical Formula
C22H18N4O2S3
Molecular Weight
466.6
CAS Number
686770-61-6
Purity
Greater than 99% by HPLC analysis
Formulation
White powder
Solubility
This molecule is reported to be soluble in DMSO at 5 mM.
Reconstitution
For a 5 mM concentrated stock solution of Wnt Inhibitor IWP-2, reconstitute the compound by adding 857.3 µL of DMSO to the entire contents of the vial. If precipitate is observed, warm the solution to 37°C for 2 to 5 minutes. For cell culture, the media should be prewarmed prior to adding the reconstituted compound. Note: for most cells, the maximum tolerance to DMSO is less than 0.5%.
Storage and Stability
Store powder at 4 °C protected from light. Information about the stability of Stemolecules in solution is largely not available. As a general guideline, we recommend that stock solution be freshly made and stored in aliquots at −20 °C, protected from light. The effect of storage of stock solutions should be verified for each application.
Quality Control
The purity of Wnt Inhibitor IWP-2 was determined by HPLC analysis. The accurate mass was determined by mass spectrometry. Cellular toxicity of Wnt Inhibitor IWP-2 was tested on mouse embryonic stem cells.
