MK-0941 (free base)

MK-0941 (free base)

• CAS Number: 752240-01-0
• UNSPSC Description: MK-0941 free base is an orally active glucokinase activator, with EC50s of 240 and 65 nM for recombinant human glucokinase in the presence of 2.5 and 10 mM glucose, respectively. MK-0941 free base exhibits strong glucose-lowering activity and is a potential therapeutic agent for treatment of type 2 diabetes[1][2].
• Target Antigen: Glucokinase
• Type: Reference compound
• Related Pathways: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Applications: Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
• Field of Research: Metabolic Disease
• Assay Protocol: https://www.medchemexpress.com/mk-0941-free-base.html
• Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
• Smiles: O=C(NC1=NN(C)C=C1)C2=CC(O[C@@H](C)CO)=CC(OC3=CC=C(S(=O)(CC)=O)N=C3)=C2
• Molecular Weight: 460.50
• References & Citations: [1]Eiki J, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of the glucokinase activator MK-0941 in rodent models of type 2 diabetes and healthy dogs. Mol Pharmacol. 2011 Dec;80(6):1156-65.|[2]Meininger GE, et al. Effects of MK-0941, a novel glucokinase activator, on glycemic control in insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2011 Dec;34(12):2560-6.
• Shipping Conditions: Room temperature
• Clinical Information: Phase 2