UK 356618 is a potent and selective MMP3 inhibitor with IC50 of 5.9 nM, shows >140-fold less potent against MMP-1 (IC50=51000 nM), MMP-2 (IC50=1790 nM), MMP-9 (IC50=840 nM) and MMP-14 (IC50=1900 nM).

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.