Description
AG 1717, also known as Bis-T-23, is a promoter of actin-dependent dynamin oligomerization. It acts by increasing actin polymerization in injured podocytes.
Uses
Bis-T-23 (AG1717), tyrphostin derivative, is an HIV-I integrase inhibitor. Bis-T-23 can promote actin-dependent dynamin oligomerization. Bis-T-23 can be used for the research of HIV and chronic kidney diseases (CKD)[1][2].
References
[1] Schiffer M, et al. Pharmacological targeting of actin-dependent dynamin oligomerization ameliorates chronic kidney disease in diverse animal models. Nat Med. 2015;21(6):601-609. DOI:
10.1038/nm.3843[2] Mazumder, A.,et al. Effects of Tyrphostins, Protein Kinase Inhibitors, on Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Integrase. Biochemistry, 1995, 34(46), 15111–15122.