A selective, ATP-competitive inhibitor Pim-1 (IC50=21nm) and Pim-2 (IC50=100nm) protein kinases. Blocks mTORC1 activity via activation of AMPK. SMI-4a has been found to inhibit prostate cancer cell growth and induce G1 phase cell-cycle arrest in precursor T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma cell lines.Formula:C11H6F3NO2SSolubility:DMSO (~10mg/ml)Molecular Weight:~273.23Storage 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.