DYRK1A 2000 nM (IC50) MAPK 8000 nM (IC50) Cdk4/cyclin D3 9 nM (IC50) Cdk4/cyclin D1 11 nM (IC50) Cdk6/cyclin D2 16 nM (IC50)

Palbociclib hydrochloride (0–1 μM, 24 hours) has an IC50 value of 0.063 μM that suppresses retinoblastoma phosphorylation at Ser795 in MDA-MB-435 cells. It also has comparable effects on both Ser780 and Ser795 phosphorylation in colon cancer Colo-205[1]. Only MDA-MB-453 cells in the G1 phase are arrested by palbociclib hydrochloride (0–10 μM, 24 h)[1]. In MDA-MB-453 and MDA-MB-361 cells, palbociclib (500 nM, 7 days) hydrochloride enhances the expression of homologous genes (H2d1, H2k1, and B2m)[2]. With IC50 values ranging from 4 nM to 1 μM, palbociclib (0-1 μM, 6 days) hydrochloride inhibits the development of many luminal ER-positive and HER2-amplified breast cancer cell lines[3]. Palbociclib hydrochloride (0-1 μM, 3 days) produces a reversible cell cycle arrest and suppresses the growth of human liver cancer cell lines with IC50 values ranging from 0.01 μM to 3.49 μM[4].

Palbociclib hydrochloride, administered orally at 75 or 150 mg/kg every day for 14 days, causes tumors to develop more slowly and rapidly regress[1]. Tumor-free mice with reduced Treg counts and the Treg:CD8 ratio in the spleen and lymph nodes are treated with oral administration of palbociclib hydrochloride (90 mg/kg, daily for 12 days), indicating tumor-independent effects[2]. Palbociclib hydrochloride (oral dosing, 100 mg/kg, daily for 1 week) exhibits strong antitumor effects in a mosaic mouse model of genetically altered liver cancer[4].

CDK assays are run in 96-well filter plates for kinetic analysis and IC50 calculations. By infecting insect cells with baculovirus, all CDK-cyclin kinase complexes are expressed and purified. A portion of pRb fused to GST (amino acids 792–928) serves as the substrate for the assays (GST•RB-Cterm). 20 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, 50 mM NaCl, 1 mM dithiothreitol, 10 mM MgCl2, 25 μM ATP (for CDK4-cyclin D1, CDK6-cyclin D2, and CDK6-cyclin D3), 0.25 μCi of [γ-32P]ATP, 20 ng of enzyme, 1 μg of GST•RB-Cterm, and suitable dilutions of inhibitor are included in the overall reaction volume of 0.1 mL. After adding all the ingredients to the wells—aside from the [γ-32P]ATP—they are put on a plate mixer for two minutes. Addition of [γ-32P]ATP initiates the reaction, which is then incubated for 15 minutes at 25°C. In order to allow the substrate to precipitate, the reaction is stopped by adding 0.1 mL of 20% trichloroacetic acid and keeping the plate at 4°C for at least an hour. After five well washes with 0.2 mL of 10% trichloroacetic acid, radioactive incorporation is measured using a β plate counter.

Cell Proliferation Assay[3]
Cell Types: ER-positive as well as HER2-amplified breast cancer cell lines (MDA- MB-175, ZR-75-30, CAMA-1, etc.)
Tested Concentrations: 0-1 μM
Incubation Duration: 6 days
Experimental Results: Inhibited growth of luminal ER-positive as well as HER2-amplified breast cancer cell lines.

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Cell Cycle Analysissup>[1]
Cell Types: MDA-MB-453 cells
Tested Concentrations: 0-1 μM
Incubation Duration: 24 h
Experimental Results: Arrested MDA-MB-453 cells in G1.

Animal/Disease Models: Mice bearing Colo-205 colon carcinoma xenografts (p16 deleted)[1]
Doses: 75, 150 mg/kg
Route of Administration: Oral administration; daily for 14 days
Experimental Results: Produced rapid tumor regressions and a corresponding tumor growth delay of ~50 days.

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Animal/Disease Models: Tumor-free female FVB mice[2]
Doses: 90 mg/kg
Route of Administration: Oral administration; daily for 12 days
Experimental Results: diminished total thymic mass and immature CD4+ and CD8+ double-positive thymocytes, and increased the fractions of CD4+ and CD8+ single-positive thymocytes.

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Animal/Disease Models: Genetically engineered mosaic mouse model of liver cancer (Myc;p53 -sgRNA)[4]
Doses: 100 mg/kg
Route of Administration: Oral administration; daily for 1 week
Experimental Results: diminished the luminescence signal in liver and delayed tumor growth.

Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
Palbociclib exhibits linear pharmacokinetics, reaching peak plasma concentrations 6–12 hours after oral administration. Its reported oral bioavailability is 46%, reaching steady state after 8 days, with a median cumulative ratio of 2.4. Absorption of palbociclib is significantly reduced in the fasting state; therefore, it is recommended to take this medication with food. The primary elimination route of palbociclib is through hepatic metabolism and excretion in feces, while renal clearance is minimal, accounting for only 17.5% of the eliminated dose. The mean apparent volume of distribution of palbociclib is 2583 L, indicating its extensive penetration into peripheral tissues. The mean apparent oral clearance of palbociclib is 63.1 L/h. Metabolism/Metabolites Palbociclib is primarily metabolized in the liver. Its metabolism is mainly catalyzed by cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 3A and sulfotransferase 2A1. Palbociclib is primarily metabolized through oxidation and sulfonation, with acylation and glucuronidation being minor reactions. After metabolism, palbociclib mainly forms inactive glucuronide and aminosulfonic acid conjugates. The main circulating metabolite is the glucuronide conjugate, accounting for 1.5% of the excreted dose.

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Biological Half-Life
The mean plasma elimination half-life of palbociclib is 29 hours.

Hepatotoxicity
Adverse events are relatively common in large clinical trials, leading to dose reductions in one-third of patients and discontinuation of treatment in 8%. Literature on the efficacy and safety of palbociclib rarely mentions elevated serum ALT or hepatotoxicity. In a study of women with refractory metastatic breast cancer, 6% of patients receiving palbociclib in combination with fulvestrant experienced elevated serum ALT (2% exceeding 5 times the upper limit of normal), compared to 3% in patients treated with fulvestrant alone (none exceeding 5 times the upper limit of normal). Since palbociclib's approval and widespread use, several reports have shown significant ALT elevations after 2 or 3 cycles of treatment, with improvement upon discontinuation but rapid relapse upon restarting. These patients had normal serum bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase levels and did not report any related symptoms. In addition, rare case reports have shown that patients with refractory metastatic breast cancer developed pseudocirrhosis 2 to 3 months after starting palbociclib, presenting with fatigue, jaundice, and ascites, with only mild elevations in serum transaminase and alkaline phosphatase levels. Imaging revealed severe hepatic nodules, but histological examination showed profibrotic changes in the necrotic metastatic areas without cirrhosis. Vascular changes were also present in the liver, suggesting hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, which may be due to the combined effects of rapid shrinkage of metastatic tissue and vascular damage. Pseudocirrhosis has also been reported in other highly effective antitumor therapies for liver metastases, but the incidence is very low.
Probability Score: C (Possibly a rare cause of clinically significant liver injury, manifesting as pseudocirrhosis due to nodular transformation of the liver following necrosis of liver metastases).

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Use during pregnancy and lactation
◉ Overview of use during lactation
There is currently no information regarding the clinical use of palbociclib during lactation. Because palbociclib binds to plasma proteins at a rate of 85%, its concentration in breast milk may be low. However, its half-life is approximately 29 hours, which may allow it to accumulate in the infant. Furthermore, palbociclib is used in combination with letrozole or fulvestrant, which may increase the risk to the infant. The manufacturer recommends discontinuing breastfeeding during palbociclib treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose.
◉ Effects on breastfed infants
No published information found as of the revision date.
◉ Effects on lactation and breast milk
No published information found as of the revision date.

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Protein binding
In vitro studies have shown that palbociclib binds to human plasma proteins at a rate of approximately 85% of the administered dose.

[1]. Specific inhibition of cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 by PD 0332991 and associated antitumor activity in human tumor xenografts. Mol Cancer Ther. 2004 Nov;3(11):1427-38.

[2]. CDK4/6 inhibition triggers anti-tumour immunity. Nature. 2017 Aug 24;548(7668):471-475.

[3]. PD 0332991, a selective cyclin D kinase 4/6 inhibitor, preferentially inhibits proliferation of luminal estrogen receptor-positive human breast cancer cell lines in vitro. Breast Cancer Res. 2009;11(5):R77.

[4]. Palbociclib (PD-0332991), a selective CDK4/6 inhibitor, restricts tumour growth in preclinical models of hepatocellular carcinoma. Gut. 2017 Jul;66(7):1286-1296.

Palbociclib belongs to the pyridopyrimidine class of compounds, with the chemical name 2-{[5-(piperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl]amino}pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one, containing methyl, acetyl, and cyclopentyl substituents at positions 5, 6, and 8, respectively. It is used in combination with letrozole to treat metastatic breast cancer. Palbociclib is an EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor and an antitumor drug. It is a pyridopyrimidine compound, an aminopyrimidine compound, a secondary amino compound, a piperidine compound, an aromatic ketone compound, a cyclopentane compound, and a tertiary amino compound. Palbociclib is a piperazine-pyridopyrimidine compound that acts on cell cycle regulation mechanisms. Palbociclib is a second-generation cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, selected from pyridopyrimidine compounds due to its excellent physical and pharmaceutical properties. Palbociclib, developed by Pfizer, stemmed from a discovery that cyclin-dependent kinases (CAKs) are key regulators of cell growth. Initially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2015 for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer, its indication was updated in April 2019 to include male patients, based on post-marketing reports and data demonstrating its safety and clinical efficacy in electronic health records. Palbociclib is a kinase inhibitor. Its mechanism of action is as a kinase inhibitor and a cytochrome P450 3A inhibitor. Palbociclib is a unique CAK inhibitor often used in combination with aromatase inhibitors to treat postmenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer. Treatment with palbociclib can cause transient and usually mild elevations in serum transaminases and may lead to a rare form of liver injury called pseudocirrhosis. Pseudocirrhosis is caused by shrinkage of liver tumor metastases accompanied by profibrotic changes and vascular damage; it can be severe, rapidly progressive, and even fatal. Palbociclib is an orally administered cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitor with potential antitumor activity. Palbociclib selectively inhibits cyclin-dependent kinases 4 (CDK4) and 6 (CDK6), thereby inhibiting phosphorylation of early G1 phase retinoblastoma (Rb) proteins, leading to cell cycle arrest. This inhibits DNA replication and reduces tumor cell proliferation. CDK4 and CDK6 are serine/threonine kinases that are upregulated in a variety of tumor cell types and play a key role in the regulation of cell cycle progression. See also: Palbociclib isothiocyanate (its active ingredient). Drug Indications Palbociclib, in combination with letrozole, is used as initial endocrine therapy for adult patients with advanced/metastatic breast cancer who have HER2-negative, hormone receptor (HR)-positive tumors. It is also approved in combination with fulvestrant for patients whose disease has progressed after prior endocrine therapy. According to the official instructions, palbociclib should be used in combination with an aromatase inhibitor (not limited to letrozole) as initial endocrine therapy for postmenopausal women or male patients. Breast cancer begins with a cluster of cancer cells that invade and destroy nearby breast tissue. This growth can spread to other parts of the body, a process called metastasis. Depending on the location of the cancer cells, breast cancer can be classified as ductal carcinoma or lobular carcinoma. Other types of breast cancer include inflammatory breast cancer, Paget's disease of the breast, triple-negative breast cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and soft tissue sarcoma. Treatment for male breast cancer is generally the same as for breast cancer in postmenopausal women, and almost all cases are ductal carcinoma.
FDA Label
Ibrance is indicated for the treatment of hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer: in combination with an aromatase inhibitor; in combination with fulvestrant for female patients who have previously received endocrine therapy. For premenopausal or perimenopausal women, endocrine therapy should be used in combination with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist.
Treatment of Ewing's sarcoma
Treatment of malignant breast tumors

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Mechanism of Action
Pabociclib is a cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitor. Its mechanism of action is through binding to the ATP-binding pocket, with an IC50 value in the range of 9-15 nmol/L. Notably, it has very low or almost no activity against other kinases. CDK4/6 kinases, along with their co-regulatory partner cyclin D, are involved in the G1-S phase transition. Therefore, inhibiting this step can prevent cell cycle progression in cells that function in this pathway. This step involves the retinoblastoma protein phosphorylation pathway and the E2F family transcription factor pathway.

C24H30CLN7O2

514.99

519.192

571189-11-2

Palbociclib;571190-30-2;Palbociclib monohydrochloride;827022-32-2;Palbociclib-d8;1628752-83-9;Palbociclib dihydrochloride;Palbociclib orotate;2757498-64-7

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Light yellow to yellow solid powder

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InChI=1S/C24H29N7O2.2ClH/c1-15-19-14-27-24(28-20-8-7-18(13-26-20)30-11-9-25-10-12-30)29-22(19)31(17-5-3-4-6-17)23(33)21(15)16(2)32;;/h7-8,13-14,17,25H,3-6,9-12H2,1-2H3,(H,26,27,28,29);2*1H

6-acetyl-8-cyclopentyl-5-methyl-2-[(5-piperazin-1-ylpyridin-2-yl)amino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one;dihydrochloride

Palbociclib 2HCl; 571189-11-2; PD 0332991 hydrochloride; 6-Acetyl-8-cyclopentyl-5-methyl-2-[[5-(1-piperazinyl)-2-pyridinyl]amino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7(8H)-one hydrochloride; PD-0332991 hydrochloride; 1831842-69-3; 6-acetyl-8-cyclopentyl-5-methyl-2-[(5-piperazin-1-ylpyridin-2-yl)amino]pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one;dihydrochloride; PALBOCICLIB DIHYDROCHLORIDE;

2934.99.9001

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Note: Please store this product in a sealed and protected environment, avoid exposure to moisture.

Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)

H2O : 2 mg/mL (3.88 mM)
DMSO : 1.25 mg/mL (2.43 mM)

Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80： Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution → 50 μL Tween 80 → 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300 ：Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 400 μLPEG300 → 50 μL Tween 80 → 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).

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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*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.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin → 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO → 100 μLPEG300 → 200 μL castor oil → 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10： 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol → 100 μL Cremophor → 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH → 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300：Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH → 400 μLPEG300 → 50 μL Tween 80 → 450 μL Saline)

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Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).

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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders

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