Description
Cathepsin K is a lysosomal cysteine protease found in osteoclasts whose elevated activity has been linked to the formation of osteoporosis and arthritis.{14779} 2-cyano-Pyrimidine is a cathepsin K inhibitor whose basic structure and derivatives are being studied for the treatment of osteoporosis. 2-cyano-Pyrimidine has an IC50 value of 170 nM for inhibition of cathepsin K.{14799}
Formal name: 2-pyrimidinecarbonitrile
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Molecular weight: 105.1
CAS: 14080-23-0
Purity: >98%
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Product Type|Biochemicals|Small Molecule Inhibitors|Peptidases & Proteases||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Bone Growth & Remodeling