S-22153 is a potent melatonin receptor antagonist with EC50 values of 19 nM, 4.6 nM for hMT1 and hMT2 melatonin receptor, respectively. S-22153 has Ki values of 8.6 nM (CHO cells) and 16.3 nM (HEK cells) for hMT1, and 6.0 nM (CHO cells) and 8.2 nM (HEK cells) for hMT2. S-22153 is a specific ligand of MT1 and MT2 melatonin receptors subtypes.

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.