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Description: Potent kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) inhibitor
Chemical Name: (1S,2S)-2-(3,4-Dichlorobenzoyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for UPF 648
UPF 648 is a potent kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (kynurenine 3-hydroxylase; KMO) inhibitor (IC50 = 20 nM). Increases kynurenic acid levels, and decreases 3-HK and QUIN levels in cerebrum and liver of neonatal rodents. Neuroprotective in a Drosophila model of Huntington's disease.
Technical Data for UPF 648
| M. Wt | 259.09 |
| Formula | C11H8Cl2O3 |
| Storage | Store at +4°C |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 213400-34-1 |
| PubChem ID | 9859947 |
| InChI Key | ZBRKMOHDGFGXLN-BQBZGAKWSA-N |
| Smiles | [H][C@]1([C@@H]([C@](O)=O)C1)C(C2=CC=C(Cl)C(Cl)=C2)=O |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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Solubility Data for UPF 648
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| ethanol | 25.91 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for UPF 648
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 259.09. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree 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 | 3.86 mL | 19.3 mL | 38.6 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.77 mL | 3.86 mL | 7.72 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.39 mL | 1.93 mL | 3.86 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.08 mL | 0.39 mL | 0.77 mL |
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References for UPF 648
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Ceresoli-Borroni et al (2007) Perinatal kynurenine 3-hydroxylase inhibition in rodents: pathophysiological implications. J.Neurosci.Res. 85 845 PMID: 17279543
Amaral et al (2013) Structural basis of kynurenine 3-monooxygenase inhibition. Nature 496 382 PMID: 23575632
Amori et al (2009) On the relationship between the two branches of the kynurenine pathway in the rat brain in vivo. J.Neurochem. 109 316 PMID: 19226371
Campesan et al (2011) The kynurenine pathway modulates neurodegeneration in a Drosophila model of Huntington's disease. Curr.Biol. 21 961 PMID: 21636279
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NULL et al (2020) ACNP 59th annual meeting: panels, mini-panels and study groups. Neuropsychopharmacology 45 24473 PMID: 33279933
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