BPTES (314045-39-1) is a potent and selective allosteric1 inhibitor of kidney-type glutaminase (GLS1), IC50 = 3.3 μM2.? Selective for GLS1 over GLS2, g-glutamyl transpeptidase and glutamate dehydrogenase. Shuts down an alternative energy-generating glutaminolysis pathway in P493 cells under both glucose deprivation or hypoxia.3 Reduces the growth of P493 cell xenografts by 50% over a 10 day treatment.4 BPTES inhibition of glutamine utilization in cancer cells increases PD-L1 expression.5 Clears senescent cells and improves various age-related disorders in a geriatric mouse model.6
Bis-2-(5-phenylacetamido-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)ethyl sulfide (BPTES) has been used as a glutaminase inhibitor.
Vaccinia virus (VACV) requires glutamine metabolism for its optimal replication. Inhibition of glutaminolysis by bis-2-(5-phenylacetamido-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)ethyl sulfide (BPTES) can be a potential method to treat poxvirus infections.
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