XRF-1021 is an orally active HIPK2 inhibitor (IC50 = 0.18 μM). XRF-1021 reduces the expression of fibrotic markers in TGF-β1 stimulated NRK-49F and HK-2 cells, including Fibronectin, Collagen I and α-SMA. XRF-1021 blocks TGF-β, NF-κB, p53, Wnt/β-catenin, and Notch signaling. XRF-1021 reduces renal injury and fibrosis in vivo. XRF-1021 can be used for the research of chronic kidney disease.

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.