FRAX486 is a p21-activated kinase (PAK) inhibitor with IC₅₀s of 14, 33 and 39 nM for PAK1, PAK2 and PAK3, respectively.

In vitro kinase assays using pure enzymes reveal IC₅₀s for FRAX486 between 10-100 nM for PAK1-3, while the IC₅₀ of 779 nM for PAK4 is just below the micromolar range. For FRAX486, an EC₅₀ value of 500 nM has been reported from cells (5-50 fold higher than IC₅₀). FRAX486 (30 μM) inhibits endothelin-1 and -2 induced contractions. In WPMY-1 cells, FRAX486 (24 h) induces concentration-dependent (1-10 μM) degeneration of actin filaments. This is paralleled by attenuation of proliferation rate, being observed from 1 to 10 μM FRAX486. Cytotoxicity of FRAX486 in WPMY-1 cells is time- and concentration-dependent. FRAX486 significantly reduces the relative proliferation rate in the remaining populations of WPMY-1 cells. While 68% of solvent-treated (24 h) cells shows proliferation, proliferation rate after application of FRAX486 (1-10 μM, 24 h) ranges around 45%. FRAX486 (1-10 μM, 24 h) causes concentration-dependent degeneration of actin filaments. Actin filaments in solvent-treated control cells are arranged to bundles, forming long and thin protrusions, with elongations from adjacent cells overlapping each other. FRAX486 in concentrations of 1 μM causes partial loss of actin organization, including regressing degree of actin polymerization and degeneration of protrusions. FRAX486 in concentrations of 5 or 10 μM causes complete breakdown of filament organization, resulting in a rounded cell shape without protrusions.

西域 has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

FRAX486 displays the highest penetrance of blood–brain barrier in DISC1-knockdown C57BL/6 mice. Daily administration of FRAX486, but not that of vehicle, between P35 and P60 blocks the exacerbated spine loss during adolescence. In addition to the significant blockade of spine elimination, a trend of enhanced spine generation is observed by treatment with FRAX486. FRAX486 treatment ameliorates a deficit in prepulse inhibition in adulthood.

西域 has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

FRAX486 displays the highest penetrance of blood–brain barrier in DISC1-knockdown C57BL/6 mice. Daily administration of FRAX486, but not that of vehicle, between P35 and P60 blocks the exacerbated spine loss during adolescence. In addition to the significant blockade of spine elimination, a trend of enhanced spine generation is observed by treatment with FRAX486. FRAX486 treatment ameliorates a deficit in prepulse inhibition in adulthood.

西域 has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

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