PFI-653 is a chemical probe and a potent vanin-1 inhibitor, also known as Vanin-1-IN-1. It targets cell surface-associated inositol (GPi)-anchored protein vanin-1, which is involved in metabolism and inflammation. This compound effectively binds to and inhibits plasma vanin-1 across various species, including human, mouse, rat, and dog.
- Chemical probe and vanin-1 inhibitor
- Binds to plasma vanin-1 from multiple species
- Exhibits low clearance rate and high bioavailability in vivo
- Relevant for research in metabolism and inflammation