Pemetrexed
Biological Activity
High affinity dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor (Ki = 7 nM). Also inhibits thymidylate synthase, AICART and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (Ki values are 109 nM, and 3.5 μM and 9.3 μM, respectively). Indirectly activates AMPK. Inhibits proliferation of cancer cell lines in vitro.
Technical Data
| M. Wt | 427.41 |
| Formula | C20H21N5O6 |
| Storage | Store at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 137281-23-3 |
| PubChem ID | 394493 |
| InChI Key | WBXPDJSOTKVWSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | NC1=NC(C2=C(N1)NC=C2CCC3=CC=C(C(N[C@H](C(O)=O)CCC(O)=O)=O)C=C3)=O |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 42.74 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 427.41. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 2.34 mL | 11.7 mL | 23.4 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.47 mL | 2.34 mL | 4.68 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.17 mL | 2.34 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.05 mL | 0.23 mL | 0.47 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Shih et al (1997) LY231514, a pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-based antifolate that inhibits multiple folate-requiring enzymes. Cancer Res. 57 1116 PMID: 9067281
Rothbart et al (2010) Pemetrexed indirectly activates the metabolic kinase AMPK in human carcinomas. Cancer Res. 70 10299 PMID: 21159649
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Cancer Metabolism Poster
Adapted from the 2015 Cancer Product Guide, Edition 3, this poster summarizes the main targets for cancer metabolism researchers. Genetic changes and epigenetic modifications in cancer cells alter the regulation of cellular metabolic pathways. These distinct metabolic circuits could provide viable cancer therapeutic targets.
Cell Cycle & DNA Damage Repair Poster
In normal cells, each stage of the cell cycle is tightly regulated, however in cancer cells many genes and proteins that are involved in the regulation of the cell cycle are mutated or over expressed. Adapted from the 2015 Cancer Product Guide, Edition 3, this poster summarizes the stages of the cell cycle and DNA repair. It also highlights strategies for enhancing replicative stress in cancer cells to force mitotic catastrophe and cell death.
Pathways for Pemetrexed
Apoptosis Signaling Pathway
Apoptosis is a physiological process for cell death that is critical during aging and development. It may also be referred to as cell 'suicide'. Apoptosis can be triggered by events both inside and outside of the cell.
