Product Description: S-methyl DM1 is a thiomethyl derivative of Maytansine. S-methyl DM1 binds to tubulin with a Kd of 0.93 μM and inhibts microtubule polymerization. S-methyl DM1 potently suppresses microtubule dynamic instability and has anticancer effects[1][2].
Applications: Cancer-programmed cell death
Formula: C36H50ClN3O10S
References: [1]Lopus M, et al. Maytansine and cellular metabolites of antibody-maytansinoid conjugates strongly suppress microtubule dynamics by binding to microtubules. Mol Cancer Ther. 2010 Oct;9(10):2689-99./[2]Oroudjev E, et al. Maytansinoid-antibody conjugates induce mitotic arrest by suppressing microtubule dynamic instability. Mol Cancer Ther. 2010 Oct;9(10):2700-13.