SAICAR, also known as Succino-AICAR, is an intermediate in the de novo purine nucleotide synthesis pathway. SAICAR stimulates pyruvate kinase isoform M2 and promotes cancer cell survival in glucose-limited conditions. SAICAR induces protein kinase activity of PKM2 that is necessary for sustained proliferative signaling of cancer cells. SAICAR-mediated PKM2 protein kinase activity is necessary for EGF-induced cancer cell proliferation.
MedKoo Cat#: 406964
Name: SAICAR
CAS#: 3031-95-6
Chemical Formula: C13H19N4O12P
Exact Mass: 454.0737
Molecular Weight: 454.28
Elemental Analysis: C, 34.37; H, 4.22; N, 12.33; O, 42.26; P, 6.82
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 454.28 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
