| 背景描述 |
Y-27632 is a potent, cell-permeable small molecule and selective inhibitor of Rho-associated coiled-coil kinases (ROCK I/II). As an ATP-competitive antagonist, it blocks ROCK-mediated pathways regulating actin cytoskeleton dynamics, cell adhesion, and contraction. Key applications include stem cell culture (maintaining pluripotency), organoid generation (gut, brain, liver, lung) to boost initiation efficiency and passaging survival, and preventing anoikis during cell dissociation or thawing. It stabilizes fragile cells (pluripotent stem cells, organoid epithelial cells), supports long-term culture, and promotes functional maturation. Its dihydrochloride salt is preferred for in vitro use due to superior aqueous solubility. Low-toxic and versatile, it is indispensable in regenerative medicine, disease modeling, drug discovery, and tissue engineering research. |