O-Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]dec-9-yl dithiocarbonate potassium salt, >=95%, solid

Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

D609 has been used as a phosphatidylcholine-specific phospholipase C (PC-PLC) inhibitor in mouse bone marrow derived monocytes. D609 has also been reported to significantly reduce the elevated levels of phosphatidylethanolamine binding protein 1 (PEBP1) in apolipoprotein E^-/- mice.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phosphatidylcholine-specific phospholipase C (PLC) and HIV-1 inhibitor. Xanthogenate derivative with in vitro anti-tumor activity.

D609 can block the production of diacylglycerol (DAG) in the cell. D609 functions by inhibiting the phospholipase C-mediated hydrolysis of the phosphate bond present in phosphatidylcholine and other glycerophospholipids.

Packaging

5 mg in glass bottle

25 mg in poly bottle

Preparation Note

O-Tricyclo[5.2.1.0^2,6]dec-9-yl dithiocarbonate or D609 is soluble in water at 50 mg/ml and yields a clear to slightly hazy, colorless to light yellow solution. It is also soluble in acetone. However, it is insoluble in ether and hydrocarbons. Alcoholic solutions should not be prepared due to the possibility of transesterification. The product is very labile in solution (1.5 days half-life in tissue culture medium) and is readily hydrolyzed below pH 6.0. Hence, solutions should be prepared immediately before use and unused solutions must be discarded. For tissue culture preparations, the media should be buffered to pH 6.0-7.5. HEPES buffer must not be used as it renders this product toxic.