Description:
SCH-42354 is a potent, orally active neutral endopeptidase (NEP) inhibitor, is the pharmacologically active form of the prodrug SCH-42495. SCH-42354 inhibits the hydrolysis of NEP to enhance the activity of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP). SCH-42354 inhibits hydrolysis of leu-enkephalin and ANF with IC50 values of 8.3 nM and 10.0 nM, respectively. SCH-42354 has antihypertensive activity.
Handling:
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.