SSK1 is a senolytic prodrug, which was designed from gemcitabine, by chem. modifying gemcitabin to incorporate a site cleavable by SA-β-gal following delivery of the prodrug in vivo, to release the active parent drug gemcitabine. SSK1 can be used to reduce one or more symptoms associated with a Senescence-associated disease or disorder in a subject. SSK1 is specifically activated by β-gal and eliminates mouse and human senescent cells independently of senescence inducers and cell types. In aged mice, SSK1 effectively cleared senescent cells in different tissues, decreased the senescence- and age-associated gene signatures, attenuated low-grade local and systemic inflammation, and restored physical function.

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.