Stemolecule Tranylcypromine hydrochloride is a cell-permeable small molecule that inhibits lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) in vivo. LSD1 is a histone demethylase capable of demethylating lysine residues1. When combined with CHIR99021, an inhibitor of glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3), tranylcypromine is able to generate human-induced pluripotent stem cells in the absence of the transcription factor Sox22. Tranylcypromine hydrochloride, therefore, can have applications to replace transcription factors in both mouse and human cell reprogramming.
Size
10 mg
Alternate Name
(1R,2S)-2-phenylcyclopropanamine hydrochloride
Chemical Formula
C9H11N·HCl
Molecular Weight
169.65
CAS Number
1986-47-6
Purity
Greater than 97% by TLC analysis
Formulation
White to off-white powder
Solubility
For a 10 mM concentrated stock solution of Tranylcypromine hydrochloride, add 2.95 ml of DMSO to 5 mg of the compound. If a precipitate is observed, warm the solution to 37°C for 2 to 5 minutes. For cell culture, the media should be prewarmed prior to adding the reconstituted compound. Note: for most cells, the maximum tolerance to DMSO is less than 0.5%. This molecule is soluble in DMSO at 100 mM, water at 29 mM, and ethanol at 59 mM.
Storage and Stability
Store powder at 4°C protected from light. Following reconstitution, store aliquots at -20°C. Stock solutions are stable for 6 months when stored as directed.
Quality Control
The purity of Tranylcypromine hydrochloride was determined by TLC analysis. The accurate mass was determined by mass spectrometry. Cellular toxicity of Tranylcypromine hydrochloride was tested on mouse embryonic stem cells.