Biological Activity
Wnt-C59 (C59) is a highly potent and oral porcupine (PORCN) inhibitor with an IC50 of 74 pM.
In Vitro
Wnt-C59 (C59) inhibits PORCN activity in vitro at nanomolar concentrations, as assessed by inhibition of Wnt palmitoylation, Wnt interaction with the carrier protein Wntless/WLS, Wnt secretion, and Wnt activation of β-catenin reporter activity. Wnt-C59 inhibits WNT3A-mediated activation of a multimerized TCF-binding site driving luciferase with an IC50 of 74 pM[1].
In Vivo
Wnt-C59 displays good bioavailability in mice. Wnt-C59 blocks progression of mammary tumors in MMTV-WNT1 transgenic mice while downregulating Wnt/β-catenin target genes[1]. Wnt-C59 has the potential to eradicate cancer stem cells in human tumors. Wnt-C59 inhibits stemness properties of NPC cells in a dosage-dependent manner by arresting sphere formation in both HNE1 and SUNE1 cells[2].
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.