Biological Activity
XAV-939 is a tankyrase (TNKS) inhibitor and an indirect inhibitor of Wnt/β-catenin signaling, with IC50s of 5 and 2 nM for TNKS1 and TNKS2, respectively.
In Vitro
XAV939 (1 μM) strongly inhibis STF activity in SW480 cells, Wnt3a-stimulated STF activity in HEK293 cells, but does not affect CRE, NF-κB or TGF-β luciferase reporters. XAV939 regulates axin levels through tankyrase inhibition in HEK293 cell[1]. XAV939 (0.5 μM, 1.0 μM) reduces DNA-PKcs protein levels 50% of the relative DMSO control in human lymphoblasts[2]. XAV939 induces a second wave of pro-cardiomyocyte gene expression as shown by increased Mesp1 and Isl1expression 2 to 4 days after Wnt inhibition, and by increased Nkx2.5 expression 4 to 6 days after XAV939 addition[3]. XAV-939 (10 nM) has a suppressive effect on elevated MMP-13 levels in both IL-1β-induced SW 1353 cells[4].
In Vivo
XAV-939 (3 mL, 10 nM) has a suppressive effect on elevated MMP-13 levels in the rat OA model[4]. XAV-939 (1 mg/mL, i.p.) ameliorates the psoriasiform skin disease induced by IMQ. XAV-939 results in a significant decrease in the IMQ-induced epidermal hyperplasia (indicated by acanthosis) and dermal inflammatory infiltrates in mice[5].
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.