Erastin is a selective antitumor agent that displays greater lethality in human tumor cells harboring mutations in the oncogenes HRAS, KRAS or BRAF. It binds to mitochondrial volatage-dependent anion channels (VDAC) proteins, more specifically on VDAC2 and alters its gating. Erastin rapidly induces an oxidative, non-apoptotic cell death in several human tumors harboring activating mutations in the RAS-RAF-MEK signaling.Formula:C30H31NIN4O4Solubility:DMSO (>50mg/ml)Molecular Weight: ~547.04Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. 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.
