Binding affinity of GST-Bcl-2 family proteins to the FITC-conjugated BH3 domain of Bim (FITC-Ahx-DMRPEIWIAQELRRIGDEFNAYYAR) is determined. Briefly, 100 nM of GST-Bcl-2 family fusion proteins are incubated with serial dilutions of ABT-737 in PBS for 2 min. Then, 20 nM of FITC-Bim BH3 peptide (FITC-Ahx-DMRPEIWIAQELRRIGDEFNAYYAR) is added. Fluorescence polarization is measured using an Analyst TM AD Assay Detection System after 10 min using the 96-well black plate. Then IC50 are determined.
SCLC cells are treated for 48 hours in 96-well tissue culture plates in a total volume of 100 μL tissue culture medium supplemented with 10% human serum. Viable cells are determined using the MTS assay.
Scid mice injected with Luc-expressing FD/ΔRaf-1:ER cells
Formulation
1 g/mL stock solution of ABT-737 in DMSO is added to a mixture of 30% propylene glycol, 5% Tween 80, 65% D5W (5% dextrose in water) (pH 4?5; final concentration of DMSO ≤ 1%)