(Rac)-NRL-1049 is the racemic mixture of NRL-1049 (BA-1049 (free base)) (HY-162596). NRL-1049 is an orally available and selective ROCK2 inhibitor with IC50 values of 0.59 µM for ROCK2 and 26 µM for ROCK1, respectively. NRL-1049 modulates ROCK signaling, preserves blood-brain barrier integrity, reduces edema, seizures and hemorrhage, and alleviates cerebral cavernous malformation lesion burden. NRL-1049 can be used for the study of acute brain injury, ischemic stroke, and cerebral cavernous malformations.

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.