A DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) inhibitor. RG-108 causes demethylation and reactivation of tumor suppressor genes, but it does not affect the methylation of centromeric satellite sequences. In combination with BIX 01294 (Cat. No. 1678-5), RG-108 enhances programming.

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Synonyms	N-Phthalyl-L-tryptophan
Product #	R-2030
CAS #	48208-26-0
Chemical Name	(2S)-2-(1,3-DIOXOISOINDOL-2-YL)-3-(1H-INDOL-3-YL)PROPANOIC ACID
Formula	C19H14N2O4
MW	334.33
Appearance	Beige to yellow Solid
Purity	98% by HPLC
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO (10 mg/ml)
Storage Temp	Store at -20°C. Protect from air and light
Therapeutic Area	Oncological Disorders
Use	Anti-tumoral effect of the non-nucleoside DNMT inhibitor RG108 in human prostate cancer cells

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MDL Number	MFCD08705332
ChemACX	X1544237-6
InChI	InChI=1S/C19H14N2O4/c22-17-13-6-1-2-7-14(13)18(23)21(17)16(19(24)25)9-11-10-20-15-8-4-3-5-12(11)15/h1-8,10,16,20H,9H2,(H,24,25)/t16-/m0/s1
SMILES	c1ccc2c(c1)c(c[nH]2)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N3C(=O)c4ccccc4C3=O