BI-1915 (BI 1915) is a highly potent, selective inhibitor of Cathepsin S (CatS) with IC50 of 17 nM for in vitro use, no significant inhibition on Cathepsin L/K/B (IC50>10 uM); BI-1915 effectively blocks the specific ovalbumin induced IL-2 secretion in T-cells with an EC50 value of 2.8 nM. BI-1915 shows excellent selectivity against related cathepsins with IC50 values of >10 µM (Cat K and Cat B) and >30 µM (Cat L).

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.