A highly selective inhibitor of Akt. Akt1, IC50=8 nM; Akt2, IC50=12 nM; Akt3, IC50=65 nM.
ChEBI: MK-2206 is an organic heterotricyclic compound that is [1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-f][1,6]naphthyridin-3(2H)-one substituted at positions 8 and 9 respectively by 4-(1-aminocyclobutyl)phenyl and phenyl groups. It has a role as an EC 2.7.1.137 (phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase) inhibitor. It is functionally related to a 1,6-naphthyridine.