Ciliobrevin D 

Ciliobrevin D is a cell-permeable, reversible and specific inhibitor of AAA+ ATPase motor cytoplasmic dynein. Ciliobrevin D inhibits Hedgehog (Hh) signaling and primary cilia formation. Ciliobrevin D inhibits dynein-dependent microtubule gliding and ATPase activity in vitro^[1][2].

Cytoplasmic dynein^[1][2]

Cells treated with Ciliobrevin D exhibits abnormal (unfocused, multipolar, or collapsed) spindles with disrupted γ-tubulin localization in NIH-3T3 cells. Similar Ciliobrevin-induced spindle defects are observed in HeLa cells, although to a lesser extent. Ciliobrevin D addition also reversibly disrupts the pre-formed spindles of metaphase-arrested cells and reduces overall microtubule levels^[1].
. Ciliobrevin D reversibly inhibits melanosome aggregation, but the non-cilia-disrupting derivative had no discernible effect at comparable doses. Ciliobrevin D similarly abrogates the movement of peroxisomes in Drosophila S2 cells^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Knockdown of Dync1h1 or inactivation of dynein 1 by Ciliobrevin D in the testis in vivo perturbs spermatogenesis. Knockdown of Dync1h1 or the use of Ciliobrevin D to inactivate dynein 1 in the testis in vivo perturbs MT organization through changes in the spatial expression of EB1, perturbs F-actin organization, and perturbs distribution of adhesion protein complexes at the BTB, leading to a loss of BTB integrity. F-actin disorganization in the seminiferous epithelium following Dync1h1 knockdown or dynein 1 inactivation by Ciliobrevin D is mediated by changes in the spatiotemporal expression of actin regulatory proteins Arp3 and Eps8^[3].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

392.62

C₁₇H₈Cl₃N₃O₂

1370554-01-0

Solid

Light yellow to yellow

O=C(C1=C(C=C(Cl)C=C1)Cl)/C(C#N)=C(N2)/NC3=CC(Cl)=CC=C3C2=O

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

• [1]. Firestone AJ, et al. Small-molecule inhibitors of the AAA+ ATPase motor cytoplasmic dynein. Nature. 2012 Mar 18;484(7392):125-9.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Miao Y, et al. Dynein promotes porcine oocyte meiotic progression by maintaining cytoskeletal structures and cortical granule arrangement. Cell Cycle. 2017;16(21):2139-2145.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Wen Q, et al. Dynein 1 supports spermatid transport and spermiation during spermatogenesis in the rat testis. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2018 Nov 1;315(5):E924-E948.  [Content Brief]