KN92

KN-92 is an inactive derivative of KN-93, without CaM kinase inhibitory activity. KN-92 is intended to be used as a control compound in studies designed to elucidate the antagonist activities of KN-93. KN-93 is a cell-permeable, reversible and competitive CaMKII inhibitor[1][2].

[1] Smyth JT, et al. Inhibition of the inositol trisphosphate receptor of mouse eggs and A7r5 cells by KN-93 via a mechanism unrelated to Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II antagonism. J Biol Chem. 2002;277(38):35061-35070. DOI:10.1074/jbc.M202928200
[2] An P, et al. KN-93, a specific inhibitor of CaMKII inhibits human hepatic stellate cell proliferation in vitro. World J Gastroenterol. 2007;13(9):1445-1448. DOI:10.3748/wjg.v13.i9.1445