A non-peptide, direct renin inhibitor (IC50 = 0.6nM for human renin) and an anti-hypertensive agent. Aliskiren confers neuronal resistance to A beta toxicity in primary rat cortical cultures.Solubility:DMSO (>100mg/ml) or H2O (>100mg/ml)Molecular Weight:609.79Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or dH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
