Product Description:
17-AAG binds specifically to heat shock protein Hsp90 in a manner similar to geldanamycin, but the binding is weaker. Inhibits Akt activation and HER2 expression in tumor cells. Exhibits 100-fold higher binding affinity for tumor-cell-derived hsp90 over that derived from normal cells. Inhibits angiogenesis.
Storage Temperature:
Store at or below -20°C. Solid form is stable at least 12 months from date of receipt, when stored a