MELK-8a HCl

Alias: MELK-8a HCl; MELK 8a hydrochloride; MELK8a
Cat No.:V3705 Purity: ≥98%
MELK-8a HCl is a novel, highly potent and selective MELK (Maternal Embryonic Leucine Zipper Kinase) inhibitor.
MELK-8a HCl Chemical Structure CAS No.: 2096992-20-8
Product category: MELK
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

MELK-8a HCl is a novel, highly potent and selective MELK (Maternal Embryonic Leucine Zipper Kinase) inhibitor. MELK kinase has been suggested to be a key player in the development of tumors. A subset of basal-like breast cancer cell lines with high MELK expression experience growth inhibition as a result of genetic MELK depletion. MELK is involved in the regulation of cell cycle. Short hairpin ribonucleic acid (shRNA)-mediated MELK knockdown in cellular models is recapitulated by MELK inhibitors 8a. It was discovered that a novel hydrophobic collapse caused by fluorine locked the ligand in its bioactive conformation and produced a 20-fold increase in potency. These brand-new pharmacological inhibitors had a good safety profile and high levels of in vivo exposure, which may open the door for more in vivo testing.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
MELK (IC50 = 2 nM)
ln Vitro
MELK-8a remains very potent (IC50=140 nM) when the ATP concentration in the biochemical assay is shifted from 20 μM to 2 mM. The difference in potency between the catalytic domain construct and full-length MELK (5 nM versus 2 nM) is clearly visible. In addition to MELK, it only inhibits seven other off-target kinases, showing excellent selectivity with >85% binding inhibition at 1 μM .
ln Vivo
In C57BL/6 mice, plasma exposure from the subcutaneous administration of MELK-8a at 30 mg/kg is good. Peak plasma concentration reaches 6.6 M and compound adsorption into the systemic circulation occurs quickly (Tmax=0.4 h). According to an ascending dose PK study done on female athymic nude mice, all clearance mechanisms can be saturated at 240 mg/kg, where the rate of compound release is at its maximum. On the other hand, it exhibits very poor PK (3.6% oral bioavailability) in C57BL/6 male mouse models when given orally at a dose of 10 mg/kg[1].
Cell Assay
MDA-MB-468 and MCF7 cells are seeded at 1000 and 4000 cells/well in 96-well plates of growth medium, respectively. MELK-8a is added 16 hours after plating and is incubated for 7 days. The ATPLite reagent is added to each well and then incubated. A multi-label plate reader is used to measure luminescence[1].
Animal Protocol
Mice: The intravenous and oral doses are prepared in a solution containing 5% ethanol, 100% PG, 5% CremophorEL, and 80% PBS for pharmacokinetic studies. The formulation for the subcutaneous dose is 10% PG and 25% (20%, v/v) Solutol. Prior to MELK-8a analysis, plasma samples are collected at predetermined intervals and kept frozen (20 °C). MELK-8a drug levels in plasma are quantified using an LC-MS/MS technique[1].
References

[1]. Toward the Validation of Maternal Embryonic Leucine Zipper Kinase: Discovery, Optimization of Highly Potent and Selective Inhibitors, and Preliminary Biology Insight. J Med Chem. 2016 May 26;59(10):4711-23.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C25H32N6O-HCL
Molecular Weight
469.02
Elemental Analysis
C, 64.02; H, 7.09; Cl, 7.56; N, 17.92; O, 3.41
CAS #
2096992-20-8
Related CAS #
MELK-8a;1922153-17-0
Appearance
Solid powder
SMILES
CN1CCN(CC1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N3C=C(C=N3)C4=C(C=NC=C4)OCC5CCNCC5.Cl
InChi Key
AFGMSRRNYDSRPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C25H32N6O.ClH/c1-29-12-14-30(15-13-29)22-2-4-23(5-3-22)31-18-21(16-28-31)24-8-11-27-17-25(24)32-19-20-6-9-26-10-7-20;/h2-5,8,11,16-18,20,26H,6-7,9-10,12-15,19H2,1H3;1H
Chemical Name
1-methyl-4-[4-[4-[3-(piperidin-4-ylmethoxy)pyridin-4-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]phenyl]piperazine;hydrochloride
Synonyms
MELK-8a HCl; MELK 8a hydrochloride; MELK8a
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: >10 mM
Water:≥ 10 mg/mL
Ethanol: N/A
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: 50 mg/mL (106.61 mM) in PBS (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution; with sonication.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.1321 mL 10.6605 mL 21.3211 mL
5 mM 0.4264 mL 2.1321 mL 4.2642 mL
10 mM 0.2132 mL 1.0661 mL 2.1321 mL

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