GSK-3 CDK5CDK2-IN-1 is an imidazole derivative compound that inhibits cdk5, cdk2, and GSK-3.it has demonstrated applications in cancer research and the study of neurodegenerative diseases [1].
Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) is a serine threonine kinase that is predominantly active in neuronal tissues. With p25 or p35, Cdk5 phosphorylates a range of proteins, including histone H1 and tau. Cdk5 substrate is a synthetic peptide (PKTPKKAKKL) corresponding to a sequence of histone H1. It is phosphorylated by Cdk5 with a Km value of 5 μM.
CDK5 inhibitor 20-223, a potent inhibitor of CDK2 and CDK5, demonstrates IC50 values of 6.0 nM and 8.8 nM, respectively. It serves as an effective agent against colorectal cancer (CRC)[1].
CDK5-IN-1 is a highly potent inhibitor of CDK5, displaying an inhibitory activity of less than 10 nM. This potent compound is specifically employed in scientific investigations relating to kidney diseases.