Description:
Leusin-1 (Leukemia specific inhibitor 1) is a cell cycle phase specific inhibitor that specifically arrest leukemia cells during G2-phase and triggers an apoptotic cell death (CCRF-CEM IC50= 2.66 uM and TOM1 IC50= 0.877 uM).Leusin-1 showed specificity towards acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells than other types of leukemias, non-bloodborne cancers, or normal cells.Leusin-1 also arrested cells with lower levels of p-H3 (present only in M-phase) and increased levels of Cyclin A (levels peak in G2-phase).Leusin-1 does not target tubulin, Leusin-1 inhibited colony formation similar to Taxol.
Handling:
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.