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SML2234

1S,3R-RSL 3

≥98% (HPLC), powder, GPx4 inhibitor

Synonym(s):

RAS-selective lethal, RSL3, (1S, 3R)-2-(2-Chloroacetyl)-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1-[4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-1H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C23H21ClN2O5
CAS Number:
1219810-16-8
Molecular Weight:
440.88
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD30187526

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Product Name

1S,3R-RSL 3, ≥98% (HPLC)

SMILES string

ClCC(=O)N1[C@H](Cc2c3c([nH]c2[C@@H]1c4ccc(cc4)C(=O)OC)cccc3)C(=O)OC

InChI key

TXJZRSRTYPUYRW-NQIIRXRSSA-N

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]/D 9.0 to 15.0°, c = 0.5 in methanol

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: 2 mg/mL, clear

storage temp.

−20°C

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Application

1S,3R-RSL 3 has been used:
  • as a glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) inhibitor to study its effects on cell death in subventricular glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) lines
  • GPX4 inhibitor and ferroptosis inducer to study its effects on cardiomyocyte death and heart failure in mice
  • as a ferroptosis inducer in HT-1080 cellsin cell viability assay

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ferroptosis inducer; inhibits glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4)

General description

Ras-selective lethal small molecule 3 (RSL3) induces ferroptosis by inhibiting the activity of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPx4). RSL3 not only activates ferroptosis but also blocks the activation of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway through interactions with GPX4. In thyroid cancer cell lines, RSL3 decreases cell viability, inhibits spheroid formation, and disrupts cell migration in vitro.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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0000476723
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Inactivation of the glutathione peroxidase GPx4 by the ferroptosis-inducing molecule RSL3 requires the adaptor protein 14-3-3?
Vuckovic AM, et al.
Febs Letters (2020)
Wan Seok Yang et al.
Chemistry & biology, 15(3), 234-245 (2008-03-22)
We screened small molecules to identify two compounds, which we named RSL3 and RSL5, that have increased lethality in the presence of oncogenic RAS. Counter screening with biologically active compounds defined aspects of the mechanism of action for RSL3 and
Ryosuke Shintoku et al.
Cancer science, 108(11), 2187-2194 (2017-08-25)
In cancer cells the small compounds erastin and RSL3 promote a novel type of cell death called ferroptosis, which requires iron-dependent accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species. Here we assessed the contribution of lipid peroxidation activity of lipoxygenases (LOX) to
Nery Jara et al.
Journal of cellular physiology, 236(8), 5801-5817 (2021-01-13)
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and aggressive brain tumor with a median survival of 14.6 months. GBM is highly resistant to radio- and chemotherapy, and remains without a cure; hence, new treatment strategies are constantly sought. Vitamin C
Glutathione peroxidase 4 inhibition induces ferroptosis and mTOR pathway suppression in thyroid cancer
Sekhar K R, et al.
Scientific reports (2022)
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