M50054 is a potent inhibitor of apoptosis. M50054 inhibits Etoposide-induced caspase-3 activation of U937 cells with an IC50 of 79 μg/mL. M50054 does not directly inhibit the enzymatic activity of caspase-3. M50054 can be used for the research anti-Fas-antibody-induced hepatitis and chemotherapy-induced alopecia.

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.