Ritonavir (ABT-538; Norvir)

Alias: ABT-538; A 84538; Norvir; ABT538; A-84538; Norvir Sec; 538, ABT; Ritonavir; ABT 538;
Cat No.:V0729 Purity: ≥98%
Ritonavir (previously known as ABT-538; A-84538; RTV; ABT538, trade name: Norvir) is a L-valine derivative and potent inhibitor of HIV-1 protease used to treat HIV infection and AIDS. It is widely used as a booster for other protease inhibitors/PIs such as lopinavir, and makes them work better.
Ritonavir (ABT-538; Norvir) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 155213-67-5
Product category: HIV Protease
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Other Forms of Ritonavir (ABT-538; Norvir):

  • Ritonavir-d6 (ABT 538-d6; RTV-d6)
  • rel-Ritonavir-d6 (ritonavir-d6; rel-ABT 538-d6; rel-RTV-d6)
  • Ritonavir metabolite
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

Ritonavir (previously known as ABT-538; A-84538; RTV; ABT538, trade name: Norvir) is a potent inhibitor of HIV-1 protease and a derivative of L-valine used to treat HIV infection and AIDS. It is frequently used to improve the effectiveness of other protease inhibitors, or PIs, like lopinavir. More precisely, ritonavir is used to block CYP3A4, a specific liver enzyme that typically metabolizes protease inhibitors. Ritonavir demonstrates strong in vitro inhibitory effects against both HIV-1 and HIV-2 strains, with 50% effective concentration EC50 values of 0.022 μM and 0.16 μM, respectively.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
CYP3A4; HIV
ln Vitro
Ritonavir has a mean Ki of 19 nM, making it a very potent inhibitor of CYP3A4-mediated testosterone 6β-hydroxylation. It also has an IC50 of 4.2 μM for tolbutamide hydroxylation.[1]
Ritonavir has a mean Ki of 19 nM, making it a very potent inhibitor of CYP3A4-mediated testosterone 6β-hydroxylation. It also has an IC50 of 4.2 μM for tolbutamide hydroxylation. (Source: ) It is discovered that ritonavir is a strong inhibitor of CYP3A-mediated biotransformations (IC50 values for nifedipine oxidation and 17alpha-ethynylestradiol 2-hydroxylation are 0.07 mM, 2 mM, and 0.14 mM, respectively). The reactions mediated by CYP2D6 (IC50 = 2.5 mM) and CYP2C9/10 (IC50 = 8.0 mM) are also found to be inhibited by ritonavir.[2]
In human PBMC cultures that are not infected, ritonavir increases cell viability. In uninfected human PBMC cultures, ritonavir significantly reduces caspase-3 activity, annexin V staining, and the susceptibility of PBMCs to apoptosis, which is correlated with lower levels of caspase-1 expression. In PBMCs and monocytes, ritonavir inhibits the induction of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production in a time- and dose-dependent manner at nontoxic concentrations.[3]
Ritonavir has a high affinity for p-glycoprotein as evidenced by its ability to inhibit p-glycoprotein-mediated extrusion of saquinavir, with an IC50 of 0.2 μM.[4] Ritonavir has a 13 nM Ki that potently inhibits the microsomal metabolism of ABT-378 in human liver. Inhibiting CYP3A (IC50 = 1.1 and 4.6 μM), Ritonavir in combination with ABT-378 (at 3:1 and 29:1 ratios) is less effective than Ritonavir (IC50 = 0.14 μM).[5]
ln Vivo

Enzyme Assay
Ritonavir (ABT 538) is an inhibitor of testosterone 6β-hydroxylation mediated by CYP3A4, with a mean Ki of 19 nM. It also has an IC50 of 4.2 μM for tolbutamide hydroxylation. It is discovered that ritonavir (ABT 538) is a strong inhibitor of CYP3A-mediated biotransformations (IC50 values for nifedipine oxidation and 17alpha-ethynylestradiol 2-hydroxylation are 0.07 mM, 2 mM, and 0.14 mM, respectively). Inhibitors of the reactions mediated by CYP2D6 (IC50=2.5 mM) and CYP2C9/10 (IC50=8.0 mM) include ritonavir.
Cell Assay
In human peripheral blood mononuclear cells that are not infected, ritonavir increases cell viability. In uninfected human PBMC cultures, ritonavir significantly lowers the susceptibility of PBMCs to apoptosis, which is correlated with lower levels of caspase-1 expression, decreases in annexin V staining, and reduces caspase-3 activity. At nontoxic concentrations, ritonavir inhibits the induction of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) production by monocytes and PBMCs in a time- and dose-dependent manner. With an IC50 of 0.2 μM, ritonavir inhibits p-glycoprotein-mediated saquinavir extrusion, suggesting a high affinity for p-glycoprotein. With a Ki of 13 nM, ritonavir potently inhibits the human liver microsomal metabolism of ABT-378. Although less potently than Ritonavir (IC50=0.14 μM), Ritonavir in combination with ABT-378 (at 3:1 and 29:1 ratios) inhibits CYP3A (IC50=1.1 and 4.6 μM).
Animal Protocol
BALB/c mice
60 mg/kg
i.p.
References

[1]. Br J Clin Pharmacol . 1997 Aug;44(2):190-4.

[2]. J Pharmacol Exp Ther . 1996 Apr;277(1):423-31.

[3]. J Hum Virol . 1999 Sep-Oct;2(5):261-9.

[4]. Biochem Pharmacol . 1999 May 15;57(10):1147-52.

[5]. Drug Metab Dispos . 1999 Aug;27(8):902-8.

[6]. Nat Med . 2018 May;24(5):604-609.

[7]. J Control Release . 2021 Apr 10:332:563-580.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C37H48N6O5S2
Molecular Weight
720.94
Exact Mass
720.31
Elemental Analysis
C, 61.64; H, 6.71; N, 11.66; O, 11.10; S, 8.90
CAS #
155213-67-5
Related CAS #
Ritonavir-d6;1616968-73-0;rel-Ritonavir-d6;1217720-20-1;Ritonavir metabolite;176655-55-3;Ritonavir-13C,d3
Appearance
Solid powder
SMILES
CC(C)C1=NC(=CS1)CN(C)C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC2=CC=CC=C2)C[C@@H]([C@H](CC3=CC=CC=C3)NC(=O)OCC4=CN=CS4)O
InChi Key
NCDNCNXCDXHOMX-XGKFQTDJSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C37H48N6O5S2/c1-24(2)33(42-36(46)43(5)20-29-22-49-35(40-29)25(3)4)34(45)39-28(16-26-12-8-6-9-13-26)18-32(44)31(17-27-14-10-7-11-15-27)41-37(47)48-21-30-19-38-23-50-30/h6-15,19,22-25,28,31-33,44H,16-18,20-21H2,1-5H3,(H,39,45)(H,41,47)(H,42,46)/t28-,31-,32-,33-/m0/s1
Chemical Name
1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl N-[(2S,3S,5S)-3-hydroxy-5-[[(2S)-3-methyl-2-[[methyl-[(2-propan-2-yl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methyl]carbamoyl]amino]butanoyl]amino]-1,6-diphenylhexan-2-yl]carbamate
Synonyms
ABT-538; A 84538; Norvir; ABT538; A-84538; Norvir Sec; 538, ABT; Ritonavir; ABT 538;
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: ~100 mg/mL (~138.7 mM)
Water: <1 mg/mL
Ethanol: ~3 mg/mL (~4.2 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: 2.5 mg/mL (3.47 mM) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), suspension solution; with sonication.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: 2.5 mg/mL (3.47 mM) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: 2.5 mg/mL (3.47 mM) in 5% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 50% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), suspension solution; with ultrasonication.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.


Solubility in Formulation 4: 2.5 mg/mL (3.47 mM) in 5% DMSO + 95% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), suspension solution; with ultrasonication.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 5: 0.5 mg/mL (0.69 mM) in 1% DMSO 99% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), suspension solution; with ultrasonication.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 6: 30% PEG400+0.5% Tween80+5% propylene glycol: 30 mg/mL

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.3871 mL 6.9354 mL 13.8708 mL
5 mM 0.2774 mL 1.3871 mL 2.7742 mL
10 mM 0.1387 mL 0.6935 mL 1.3871 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05229991 Active
Recruiting
Drug: Lonafarnib
Drug: Ritonavir
Hepatitis D, Chronic Soroka University Medical
Center
May 15, 2021 Phase 3
NCT05567952 Active
Recruiting
Drug: nirmatrelvir
Drug: ritonavir
COVID-19 Pfizer October 19, 2022 Phase 2
NCT05438602 Active
Recruiting
Drug: Nirmatrelvir
Drug: Ritonavir
COVID-19 Pfizer August 3, 2022 Phase 2
NCT03383692 Active
Recruiting
Drug: DS-8201a
Drug: Ritonavir
Neoplasm Metastasis Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. January 12, 2018 Phase 2
NCT03017872 Active
Recruiting
Drug: NRTIs
Drug: Ritonavir
HIV Infections Kirby Institute November 23, 2017 Phase 4
Biological Data
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