Potent Chk2 inhibitor (IC50 = 3 nM). Shows >63-fold selectivity for Chk1 over Chk2 and a panel of 84 other kinases. Inhibits Chk2 activation in response to etoposide-induced DNA damage in HT29 cells. Blocks ionizing radiation-induced apoptosis of mouse thymocytes.
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Prexasertib dimesylate (LY2606368 dimesylate) is a highly selective ATP-competitive second-generation inhibitor of checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1). With a K i of 0.9 nM and an IC 50 of <1 nM, Prexasertib dimesylate effectively inhibits CHK2 (IC 50 = 8 nM) and RSK1 (IC 50 = 9 nM). Its mechanism of action involves inducing double-stranded DNA breakage and replication catastrophe, ultimately leading to apoptosis. Moreover, Prexasertib dimesylate demonstrates potent anti-tumor activity.
Prexasertib is a potent and selective Chk1/Chk2 inhibitor. Prexasertib increases the effectiveness of conventional therapy in B-/T- cell progenitor acute lymphoblastic leukemia. LY2606368 causes replication catastrophe and antitumor effects through CHK1-d