Biological Activity
ISRIB (trans-isomer) is a potent inhibitor of PERK with an IC50 of 5 nM.
In Vitro
Trans-ISRIB is 100-fold more potent (IC50=5 nM) than cis-ISRIB (IC50= 600 nM), indicating that the compound’s interaction with its cellular target is stereospecific. ISRIB reduces the viability of cells subjected to PERK-activation by chronic endoplasmic reticulum stress[1]. ISRIB substantially reverses the translational effects elicited by phosphorylation of eIF2α and induces no major changes in translation or mRNA levels in unstressed cells. eIF2α phosphorylation-induced stress granule (SG) formation is blocked by ISRIB[2].
In Vivo
ISRIB increases long-term memory in rodents. ISRIB-treated mice display significant enhancement in spatial and fear-associated learning. ISRIB displays a half-life in plasma of 8 hr and readily crossed the blood-brain barrier, quickly equilibrating with the central nervous system[1].
References & source
Published experimental findings depend on the model and assay conditions. They do not guarantee equivalent performance in every application. For laboratory research use only.











