CRA-2059 hydrochloride is a highly specific and selective tryptase inhibitor, with a Ki of 620 pM for recombinant human tryptase-β (rHTβ)[1][2].
Tryptase is a trypsin-like serine protease found as a major protein component in human mast cell secretory granules. CRA-2059 hydrochloride has the potential for inflammatory bowel disease research[1].
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[2]. Selwood T, et al. Potent bivalent inhibition of human tryptase-beta by a synthetic inhibitor. Biol Chem. 2003;384(12):1605-1611.