Description
Telomerase Inhibitor IX, also called MST-312, is a synthetic compound that acts as a reversible TERT (telomerase) inhibitor, and is described to be more potent than epigallocatechin gallate. UP37 cell studies suggest that in the presence of Telomerase Inhibitor IX, cell growth slows and the cells remain in the G:0:-G:1:cell cycle arrest. In addition, reports indicate that Telomerase Inhibitor IX does not inhibit:Taq:DNA polymerase. MST-312 is a telomerase inhibitor. MST-312 is a chemically modified derivative of green tea epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). MST-312 can be used for the research of cancer, such as multiple myeloma (MM)；A cell-permeable, bis-catechol containing, m-phenylenediamide compound that displays anti-proliferative properties. Acts as a potent, reversible inhibitor of telomerase activity (IC50 = 670 nM, TRAP lysate prepared from U937 cells). Prolonged treatment with MST-312 has been reported to result in telomere shortening and growth arrest in U937 cells. Does not inhibit the activity of Taq DNA polymerase (IC50 >3 µM)