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AB287098

Furamidine dihydrochloride

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MW 304.3 Da, Purity >98%. A potent, selective and cell-permeable protein arginine methyltransferase 1 (PRMT1) inhibitor (IC50 = 9.4 μM). Displays selectivity over PRMT5, PRMT6 and CARM1 (IC50 values are 166, 283 and >400 μM respectively). Inhibits cell proliferation in leukemia cell lines.

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AI838772, ANM1_HUMAN, AW493413, DHQV, DIA6, EC 1.10.99.2, FLJ11090, HCP 1, HMT 2, HMT1 (hnRNP methyltransferase S. cerevisiae) like 2, HMT1 hnRNP methyltransferase, HMT1 hnRNP methyltransferase like 2, HMT1 hnRNP methyltransferase like 2 (S. cerevisiae), HRMT1 L2, Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein methyltransferase 1 like 2, Heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins methyltransferase like 2, Histone-arginine N-methyltransferase PRMT1, Human mRNA for suppressor for yeast mutant, Human mRNA for suppressor for yeast mutant complete cds, IR1 B4, Interferon receptor 1-bound protein 4, MGC104252, MGC112732, MGC94180, Mrmt 1, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase quinone 2, NAD(P)H menadione oxidoreductase 1 dioxin inducible 2, NAD(P)H menadione oxidoreductase 2 dioxin inducible, NMOR2, NQO2_HUMAN, NRH dehydrogenase, NRH dehydrogenase [quinone] 2, NRH:quinone oxidoreductase 2, OTTHUMP00000015948, OTTHUMP00000015949, OTTHUMP00000015953, Ox 2, Protein arginine N-methyltransferase 1, Protein arginine methyltransferase 1, QR2, Quinone, Quinone reductase 2, R1B4, RP24-311F12.2, Ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase, Ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase [quinone], S. cerevisiae like 2, SCAN1, TYDP, TYDP1_HUMAN, Tyr-DNA phosphodiesterase 1, Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1

Key facts

CAS number

73819-26-8

Purity

>98%

Form

Solid

form

Molecular weight

304.3 Da

Molecular formula

C<sub>1</sub><sub>8</sub>H<sub>1</sub><sub>6</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O

PubChem

126437

Nature

Synthetic

Solubility

>15 mg/ml in Water

>15 mg/ml in DMSO

Biochemical name

Furamidine

Biological description

A potent, selective and cell-permeable protein arginine methyltransferase 1 (PRMT1) inhibitor (IC50 = 9.4 μM). Displays selectivity over PRMT5, PRMT6 and CARM1 (IC50 values are 166, 283 and >400 μM respectively). Inhibits cell proliferation in leukemia cell lines.

Canonical smiles

C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC=C(O2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)C(=N)N)C(=N)N

InChi

InChI=1S/C18H16N4O/c19-17(20)13-5-1-11(2-6-13)15-9-10-16(23-15)12-3-7-14(8-4-12)18(21)22/h1-10H,(H3,19,20)(H3,21,22)

InChiKey

ZJHZBDRZEZEDGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

IUPAC Name

4-[5-(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)furan-2-yl]benzenecarboximidamide

Product details

This product is manufactured by BioVision, an Abcam company and was previously called B2581 Furamidine dihydrochloride. B2581-25 is the same size as the 25 mg size of ab287098.

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-20°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Storage information
Store under desiccating conditions

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Protein Arginine Methyltransferase 1 (PRMT1) Tyrosyl-DNA Phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) and NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 2 (NQO2) are distinct yet significant biological targets. PRMT1 also known as HRMT1L2 is a methyltransferase enzyme with a molecular mass of approximately 42 kDa expressed widely across tissues. TDP1 recognized by its unique capability to repair DNA is found in the nucleus and weighs around 68 kDa. NQO2 functions as a flavoprotein located in the cytosol with a molecular mass of 25 kDa. Although these proteins have different roles they involve critical biochemical activities in cells.
Biological function summary

Protein Arginine Methyltransferase 1 modifies histones by methylating arginine residues affecting gene expression. PRMT1 often interacts with other proteins to form complexes that regulate transcription. TDP1 is essential in rescuing stalled topoisomerase I-DNA complexes by cleaving DNA-tyrosyl covalent linkages playing a role in DNA repair. NQO2 interacting with several cellular compounds protects cells by reducing orthoquinone substrates contributing to antioxidant defenses. This collaboration with other proteins enhances the cell's ability to maintain genomic integrity and regulate stress responses.

Pathways

PRMT1 is involved with the methylation pathway influencing gene regulation linked to arginine metabolism alongside proteins like PRMT5. TDP1 functions in the DNA repair pathways specifically the single-strand break repair mechanism working closely with proteins such as XRCC1. NQO2 is part of the detoxification pathway contributing to the cellular response to oxidative stress and working in concert with quinone reductase pathways. These pathways establish the important connections among these proteins and their partners driving essential cellular functions.

Altered PRMT1 expression connects to cancer as dysregulation can lead to abnormal cell growth in tumors. Alterations in TDP1 levels are linked to neurodegenerative disorders especially those related to neuronal DNA damage and often interact with proteins like Parkin. The role of NQO2 is significant in Parkinson’s disease where it affects dopamine metabolism. These proteins highlight the intersection between biochemical pathways and pathologies emphasizing the importance of understanding their functions in disease contexts.

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Publications (3)

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Journal of medicinal chemistry 57:2611-22 PubMed24564570

2014

Diamidine compounds for selective inhibition of protein arginine methyltransferase 1.

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Leilei Yan,Chunli Yan,Kun Qian,Hairui Su,Stephanie A Kofsky-Wofford,Wei-Chao Lee,Xinyang Zhao,Meng-Chiao Ho,Ivaylo Ivanov,Yujun George Zheng

Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy 55:2352-61 PubMed21402852

2011

Trypanocidal furamidine analogues: influence of pyridine nitrogens on trypanocidal activity, transport kinetics, and resistance patterns.

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Christopher P Ward,Pui Ee Wong,Richard J Burchmore,Harry P de Koning,Michael P Barrett

Nucleic acids research 35:4474-84 PubMed17576665

2007

Novel high-throughput electrochemiluminescent assay for identification of human tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase (Tdp1) inhibitors and characterization of furamidine (NSC 305831) as an inhibitor of Tdp1.

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Smitha Antony,Christophe Marchand,Andrew G Stephen,Laurent Thibaut,Keli K Agama,Robert J Fisher,Yves Pommier
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