Volasertib trihydrochloride (Volasertib trihydrochloride; BI 6727 trihydrochloride)

Cat No.:V35134 Purity: ≥98%
Volasertib (BI 6727) tri HCl is an orally bioactive, potent, ATP-competitive inhibitor of Polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) with IC50 of 0.87 nM.
Volasertib trihydrochloride (Volasertib trihydrochloride; BI 6727 trihydrochloride) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 946161-17-7
Product category: Apoptosis
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Other Forms of Volasertib trihydrochloride (Volasertib trihydrochloride; BI 6727 trihydrochloride):

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Product Description
Volasertib (BI 6727) tri HCl is an orally bioactive, potent, ATP-competitive inhibitor of Polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) with IC50 of 0.87 nM. Volasertib tri HCl inhibits PLK2 and PLK3 with IC50 of 5 and 56 nM, respectively. Volasertib tri HCl induces mitotic arrest and apoptosis. Volasertib tri HCl is a dihydropterinone analogue that displays significant anticancer effect in multiple cancer models.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
PLK1 0.87 nM (IC50) PLK2 5 nM (IC50) PLK3 56 nM (IC50)
ln Vitro
In numerous cell lines, volasertib trihydrochloride (BI 6727 trihydrochloride; 0.01-10000 nM; 72 hours) shows EC50 values ranging from 11 to 37 nmol/L[1]. Cells with a 4N DNA content accumulate when exposed to volasertib trihydrochloride (10–1000 nM) for 24 hours, which is suggestive of a cell cycle block in the G2-M phase[1]. At 48 hours, volasertib trihydrochloride (100 nM; 24-72 hours) causes cell death[1].
ln Vivo
In human colon cancer xenograft models, volasertib trihydrochloride (BI 6727 trihydrochloride; a total weekly dose of 50 mg/kg; Oral; once a week, twice a week, or daily; for 40 days) exhibits comparable efficacy[1]. In human colon cancer xenograft models, volasertib trihydrochloride (15, 20, or 25 mg/kg/day; iv; 2 consecutive days per week; for 40 days) causes a considerable delay in tumor growth and even tumor regression [1]. kg administered once a week or 10 mg/kg orally;1] markedly inhibits the formation of tumors in a non-small cell lung cancer xenograft model derived from NCI-H460 cells. In HCT 116 tumor-bearing nude mice, volasertib (a single dose of 40 mg/kg; iv) significantly (13-fold) increases the number of mitotic cells[1]. Volasertib exhibits a large terminal half-life (Vss = 22 L/kg, t1/2 = 54 h) and a high volume of distribution in mice (Vss = 7.6 L/kg, t1/2 = 46 h)[1].
Cell Assay
Cell Proliferation Assay[1]
Cell Types: Multiple cell lines
Tested Concentrations: 0.01-10000 nM
Incubation Duration: 72 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Inhibited proliferation of multiple cell lines derived from various cancer tissues, including carcinomas of the colon (HCT 116, EC50=23 nmol/L) and lung (NCI-H460, EC50=21 nmol/L), melanoma (BRO, EC50=11 nmol/L), and hematopoietic cancers (GRANTA-519, EC50 =15 nmol/L; HL-60, EC50=32 nmol/L; THP-1, E50=36 nmol/L and Raji, EC50=37 nmol/L) with EC50 values of 11 to 37 nmol/L.

Apoptosis Analysis [1]
Cell Types: NCI-H460 cells
Tested Concentrations: 100 nM
Incubation Duration: 24, 48, 72 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: G2-M arrest at 24 hrs (hours) was followed by induction of apoptosis at 48 hrs (hours).

Cell Cycle Analysis[1]
Cell Types: NCI-H460 cells
Tested Concentrations: 10, 30, 100, 300, 1000 nM
Incubation Duration: 24 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Resulted in accumulation of cells with 4N DNA content, indicative of a cell cycle block in G2-M phase.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: Female BomTac:NMRI- Foxn1nu (nude) mice (Taconic) were grafted sc with HCT 116 human colon carcinoma cells (ATCC CCL-247)[1]
Doses: A total weekly dose of 50 mg/kg
Route of Administration: Oral; once a week, twice a week, or daily; for 40 days
Experimental Results: demonstrated comparable efficacy and were well tolerated.

Animal/Disease Models: Female BomTac:NMRI-Foxn1nu (nude) mice and male Wistar rats of the strain Crl:WI[1]
Doses: 35 mg/kg (mice) or 10 mg/kg (rat) (pharmacokinetic/PK Analysis)
Route of Administration: IV 5-minute infusion; a single dose 5-minute infusion
Experimental Results: Had high volume of distribution and a long terminal half-life in mice (Vss=7.6 L/kg, t1/2= 46 h) and rats (Vss=22 L/kg, t1/2=54 h).
References
[1]. Xie FF, et al. Volasertib suppresses tumor growth in cervical cancer. Am J Cancer Res. 2015 Nov 15;5(12):3548-59.
[2]. Rudolph D, et al. BI 6727, a Polo-like kinase inhibitor with improved pharmacokinetic profile and broad antitumor activity.Clin Cancer Res. 2009 May 1;15(9):3094-102. Epub
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C34H53CL3N8O3
Molecular Weight
728.20
CAS #
946161-17-7
Related CAS #
Volasertib;755038-65-4
SMILES
Cl.Cl.Cl.O=C(C1C=CC(=C(C=1)OC)NC1=NC=C2C(=N1)N(C(C)C)[C@@H](C(N2C)=O)CC)NC1CCC(CC1)N1CCN(CC1)CC1CC1
Solubility Data
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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 : PEG300Tween 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 : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
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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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.3732 mL 6.8662 mL 13.7325 mL
5 mM 0.2746 mL 1.3732 mL 2.7465 mL
10 mM 0.1373 mL 0.6866 mL 1.3732 mL

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