Product Description: Minodronic acid (YM-529) hydrate is a third-generation bisphosphonate that directly and indirectly prevents proliferation, induces apoptosis, and inhibits metastasis of various types of cancer cells. Minodronic acid (YM-529) is an antagonist of purinergic P2X2/3 receptors involved in pain[1][2].
Formula: C9H14N2O8P2
References: [1]Sato K, et al. A third-generation bisphosphonate, minodronic acid (YM529), successfully prevented the growth of bladder cancer in vitro and in vivo. Br J Cancer. 2006 Nov 20;95(10):1354-61./[2]Tanaka M, et al. Minodronic acid induces morphological changes in osteoclasts at bone resorption sites and reaches a level required for antagonism of purinergic P2X2/3 receptors. J Bone Miner Metab. 2018 Jan;36(1):54-63.
CAS Number: 155648-60-5
Molecular Weight: 340.16
Research Area: Cancer
Target: Apoptosis;P2X Receptor