Applications
It is used as a potent and selective inhibitor of CaMKII. KN-62 has demonstrated potent and selective inhibition of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII; Ki=0.9 μM) which causes cells to arrest in the S phase. In HEK-293 cells expressing type III adenylyl cyclase (III-AC), 10 μM of KN-62 blocked CaMKII phosphorylation of III-AC, and inhibited hormone-stimulated Ca2+ oscillations. Additionally, KN-62 is a potent non-competitive antagonist at the P2X7 receptor (IC50 = 15 nM).

Solubility
Soluble in 45% (w/v) aq 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (0.93 mg/ml), methanol (10 mg/ml), DMSO (12 mg/ml), chloroform (20 mg/ml), ethanol (∼1 mg/ml), 1:2 DMF:PBS (pH 7.2) (∼0.3 mg/ml), and DMF & DMSO (∼30 mg/ml).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: -20°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.