Ciapavir (SBI-0953294, cIAP1 antagonist for viral reactivation) is a bivalent, next-generation, Smac mimetic and antagonist of cIAP1 as latency-reversing agent (LRA), specifically and potently promote HIV-1 latency reversal activity both in vivo.Ciapavir's latency reversal activity is dependent on the NIK-dependent NF-κB signaling.Ciapavir exhibits substantially greater potency and efficacy as an LRA, inducing comparable levels of latency reversal at concentrations 10- to 1,000-fold lower than the first-generation molecule SBI-0637142, without an increase in cytotoxicity.Ciapavir does not trigger cytokine release or T cell activation.Ciapavir is capable of increasing latent HIV-1 expression in ART-treated BLT mice in vivo and may therefore prove useful in "shock and kill" approaches to HIV-1 cure.

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.