Chemical Name: | N-hydroxy-1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]indole-6-carboxamide |
CAS Number: | 950762-95-5 |
Product Number: | AG00IIQ1(AGN-PC-04QNWY) |
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Molecular Formula: | C17H16N2O3 |
Molecular Weight: | 296.3205 |
PCI-34051 is a potent and selective inhibitor of histone deacetylase 8 (HDAC8), a key enzyme involved in epigenetic regulation. In chemical synthesis, PCI-34051 can be utilized to modify the acetylation status of histones, which can modulate gene expression and impact various cellular processes. By targeting HDAC8, PCI-34051 can influence the acetylation levels of histones, leading to changes in chromatin structure and gene transcription. This can be particularly useful in studying the role of epigenetic modifications in disease states or in the development of novel therapeutic strategies. Additionally, PCI-34051's specificity for HDAC8 makes it a valuable tool for dissecting the biological functions of this particular histone deacetylase isoform in chemical synthesis applications.