Description:
SB-649868 is a potent and selective orally active orexin (OX) 1 and OX2 receptor antagonist (pKi =9.4 and 9.5 at the OX1 and OX2 receptor, respectively).
Handling:
Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance,
we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one
month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at
least 1 hour.
Reference:
[1]. Di Fabio R, et al. Discovery process and pharmacological characterization of a novel dual orexin 1 and orexin 2receptor antagonist useful for treatment of sleep disorders. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2011 Sep 15;21(18):5562-7.
[2]. Faedo S, et al. Functional and binding kinetic studies make a distinction between OX1 and OX2 orexin receptorantagonists. Eur J Pharmacol. 2012 Oct 5;692(1-3):1-9.