Clemizole hydrochloride

Alias: Clemizole Hydrochloride; Clemizole HCl; AL 20 HCl; AL20 HCl; AL-20 HCl; P 48 HCl; Reactrol HCl
Cat No.:V2868 Purity: ≥98%
Clemizole hydrochloride (also known as AL 20 HCl, P 48 HCl, and/or Reactrol), is a potent inhibitor of transient receptor potential channel TRPC5 (Canonical transient receptor potential channel 5) and also an H1 histamine receptor antagonist.
Clemizole hydrochloride Chemical Structure CAS No.: 1163-36-6
Product category: Histamine Receptor
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Product Description

Clemizole hydrochloride (also known as AL 20 HCl, P 48 HCl, and/or Reactrol), is a potent inhibitor of transient receptor potential channel TRPC5 (Canonical transient receptor potential channel 5) and also an H1 histamine receptor antagonist. It has been discovered to significantly impede HCV replication. Clemizole's IC50 for RNA binding by NS4B is 24±1 nM, while its EC50 for viral replication is 8 µM. At low micromolar concentrations (IC50 = 1.0-1.3 µM), clemizole effectively inhibits TRPC5 currents and Ca(2+) entry. In the U-87 glioblastoma cell line, clemizole was not only successful in preventing native TRPC5-like currents but also heterologously expressed TRPC5 homomers and TRPC1:TRPC5 heteromers.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
H1 histamine receptor; NS4B ( IC50 = 24 nM )
ln Vitro

In vitro activity: Clemizole hydrochloride is discovered to have little harmful effects on the host cell and to suppress NS4B's RNA binding, which inhibits HCV RNA replication in cell culture. On the W55R mutant J6/JFH RNA, the EC50 of Clemizole is approximately 18 µM, which is 2.25 times greater than the EC50 of the wild-type RNA[1]. One new inhibitor of TRPC5 channels is clemizole. In the low micromolar range (IC50=1.0–1.3 µM), clemizole effectively inhibits TRPC5 currents and Ca2+ entry. With respect to TRPC5, clemizole shows a six-fold selectivity over TRPC4β (IC50=6.4 µM), which is the closest structural relative of TRPC5, and an almost ten-fold selectivity over TRPC3 (IC50=9.1 µM) and TRPC6 (IC50=11.3 µM). Clemizole hydrochloride, a new inhibitor of TRPC5, has a half-maximum inhibitory concentration of 1.1 µM. The concentration-response curves demonstrated an apparent IC50 of 1.1±0.04 µM and demonstrated a concentration-dependent block of TRPC5 by Clemizole[2].

ln Vivo
Clemizole hydrochloride has an incredibly short plasma half-life (measured at 0.15 hours); in C57BL/6J mice, it biotransforms very quickly into a variety of lesser metabolites as well as a glucuronide (M14) and a dealkylated metabolite (M12)[3].
Enzyme Assay
Clemizole has an IC50 of 24±1 nM for RNA binding by NS4B and an EC50 of 8 µM for viral replication. In the low micromolar range (IC50 = 1.0-1.3 µM), clemizole effectively inhibits TRPC5 currents and Ca(2+) entry.
Cell Assay
Huh7.5 cells are kept in DMEM with 10% FBS, 1% L-glutamine, 1% Penicillin, 1% Streptomycin, and 1% non-essential amino acids added. Following treatment with 0.05% trypsin-0.02% EDTA and seeding at a 1:5 dilution, cell lines are passaged twice a week. Trypsinization and centrifugation at 700 g for five minutes are used to gather subconfluent Huh7.5 cells. After three ice-cold RNase-free PBS washes, the cells are resuspended in PBS at a density of 1.5 x 107 cells/mL. Using the T7 MEGAscript kit, XbaI linearized DNA templates are transcriptionally generated to create wild-type or mutant FL-J6/JFH-5′C19Rluc2AUbi RNA for electroporation. This is followed by purification (RNA transcription and fluorescent labeling). In a 2-mm-gap cuvette (BTX), we combined 5 µg of RNA with 400 µL of washed Huh7.5 cells. We then pulsed (0.82 kV, five 99 µs pulses) using a BTX-830 electroporator. Pulsed cells are diluted into 10 mL of growth medium that has been preheated after a 10-minute recovery period at 25°C. Six-well plates are seeded with a common stock of cells from multiple electroporations (5×105 cells per well). Following a 24-hour period, the medium is changed, and the cells are cultured with successive dilutions of the different inhibitory substances (such as Clemizole hydrochloride) found in the screen. Analysis is done on 17 of the 18 identified compounds that are commercially available. Regarding water-soluble compounds, untreated cells are employed as a negative control. Cells that have not been treated are cultured in the presence of equivalent concentrations of the solvent as a negative control for compounds (like Clemizole hydrochloride) that have been solubilized in DMSO. The medium is swapped out every day. Both a luciferase assay and a viability assay based on Alamar Blue are performed on the cells 72 hours after treatment. Cells are incubated for three hours at 37°C with 10% Alamar Blue reagent following a 72-hour treatment period. The FLEXstation II 384 is then used to scan the plates and detect fluorescence. The normalization of the signal with respect to untreated samples or samples grown in the presence of DMSO depends on the solvent used to dissolve the inhibitory compound (e.g., Clemizole hydrochloride), water, or DMSO[1].
Animal Protocol
Mice: Blood samples are taken 30 minutes after the oral administration of Clemizole at a dose of 25 mg/kg to eight control NOG mice and eight humanized TK-NOG mice. Blood samples are taken for analysis at 15, 30, and 1, 2, 4, and 6 hours after the oral clemizole (25 mg/kg) is administered to three C57BL/6J mice per time point. Eight humanized TK-NOG mice are administered Clemizole (25 mg/kg by mouth) with or without Ritonavir (20 mg/kg by mouth) for the DDI studies. Thirty minutes after administration, blood samples are taken. Additionally, six of these mice receive oral Debrisoquine (10 mg/kg) either with or without Ritonavir (20 mg/kg), and two hours later, plasma samples are taken for examination.
References

[1]. Discovery of a hepatitis C target and its pharmacological inhibitors by microfluidic affinity analysis. Nat Biotechnol. 2008 Sep;26(9):1019-27.

[2]. Clemizole hydrochloride is a novel and potent inhibitor of transient receptor potential channel TRPC5. Mol Pharmacol. 2014 Nov;86(5):514-21.

[3]. Using chimeric mice with humanized livers to predict human drug metabolism and a drug-drug interaction. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2013 Feb;344(2):388-96.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C19H21CL2N3
Molecular Weight
362.298
Exact Mass
361.11
Elemental Analysis
C, 62.99; H, 5.84; Cl, 19.57; N, 11.60
CAS #
1163-36-6
Related CAS #
Clemizole; 442-52-4; Clemizole-d4; 6011-39-8 (penicillin); 17162-20-8 (sulfate)
Appearance
Solid powder
SMILES
C1CCN(C1)CC2=NC3=CC=CC=C3N2CC4=CC=C(C=C4)Cl.Cl
InChi Key
DNFMJYXRIMLMBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C19H20ClN3.ClH/c20-16-9-7-15(8-10-16)13-23-18-6-2-1-5-17(18)21-19(23)14-22-11-3-4-12-22;/h1-2,5-10H,3-4,11-14H2;1H
Chemical Name
1-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)benzimidazole;hydrochloride
Synonyms
Clemizole Hydrochloride; Clemizole HCl; AL 20 HCl; AL20 HCl; AL-20 HCl; P 48 HCl; Reactrol HCl
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: 33.3~65 mg/mL (92.0~199.5 mM)
Water: <1 mg/mL
Ethanol: N/A
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.90 mM) (saturation unknown) in 5% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 50% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (6.90 mM) (saturation unknown) in 5% DMSO + 95% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
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.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (5.74 mM) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (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 20.8 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.


Solubility in Formulation 4: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (5.74 mM) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (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 20.8 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 5: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (5.74 mM) (saturation unknown) 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 20.8 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

Solubility in Formulation 6: 0.5 mg/mL (1.38 mM) in 1% DMSO + 99% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one),clear solution,with ultrasonication.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.7601 mL 13.8007 mL 27.6014 mL
5 mM 0.5520 mL 2.7601 mL 5.5203 mL
10 mM 0.2760 mL 1.3801 mL 2.7601 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
NCT00945880 Completed Drug: clemizole hydrochloride Hepatitis C Eiger BioPharmaceuticals July 2009 Phase 1
NCT04462770 Completed Drug: Placebo
Drug: EPX-100
(Clemizole HCl)
Dravet Syndrome Epygenix September 15, 2020 Phase 2
NCT04069689 Completed Drug: Placebos
Drug: EPX-100
(Clemizole Hydrochloride)
Dravet Syndrome Epygenix August 29, 2019 Phase 1
Biological Data
  • Clemizole hydrochloride


    Electrophysiological characterization of clemizole-mediated TRPC5 block.2014 Nov;86(5):514-21

  • Clemizole hydrochloride


    Clemizole-mediated block of TRPC5 is independent from intracellular components.2014 Nov;86(5):514-21

  • Clemizole hydrochloride


    Concentration-dependent inhibition of TRPC5 by clemizole.2014 Nov;86(5):514-21

  • Clemizole hydrochloride


    Clemizole-mediated effect on other TRP channels.2014 Nov;86(5):514-21

  • Clemizole hydrochloride


    Clemizole blocks riluzole-activated heteromeric TRPC1:TRPC5 and endogenously expressed TRPC5 channels in U87 glioblastoma cells.2014 Nov;86(5):514-21

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