MK-5108 (VX689)

Alias: VX-689; VX689; VX 689; MK5108; MK-5108; MK 5108; VX-689
Cat No.:V0357 Purity: ≥98%
MK-5108 (also known as VX-689)is a novel, specific and ATP-competitive inhibitor of Aurora A kinase with potential anticancer activity.
MK-5108 (VX689) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 1010085-13-8
Product category: Aurora Kinase
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Product Description

MK-5108 (also known as VX-689) is a novel, specific and ATP-competitive inhibitor of Aurora A kinase with potential anticancer activity. It inhibits Aurora A kinase with an IC50 of 0.064 nM in a cell-free assay. MK-5108 also less potently inhibits other Aurora kinases, including Aurora B kinase (IC50 = 14 nM) and Aurora C kinase (IC50 = 12 nM). MK-5108 has been found to exhibit antitumor activity in a wide range of cancer types, including breast, cervix, colorectal, ovary and pancreas neoplasms.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro
MK-5108 has an IC50 value of 0.064 nM and inhibits Aurora-A activity in an ATP-competitive manner. Compared to the other family circuits, Aurora-B (220-fold) and Aurora-C (190-fold), it demonstrated stronger switching. The selectivity of MK-5108 towards Aurora-A is also interfered with by other proteins. 14 cell lines are inhibited in growth by MK-5108, with IC50 values ranging from 0.16 to 6.4 μM [1].
ln Vivo
In the HCT116 tumor model, MK-5108 therapy at 15 and 30 mg/kg significantly inhibited tumor growth. MK-5108 caused little weight loss and was well tolerated at both dosages. Significant anti-tumor efficacy was also demonstrated by MK-5108 in nude mice with SW48 tumors. Tumor growth inhibition was dose-dependent and produced %T/C of 35% and 7% on day 10 and 58% and 32% on day 27 at 15 and 45 mg/kg of MK-5108, respectively. In naked mice, MK-5108 was well tolerated, causing little weight loss and only mild effects on blood cells [1].
Animal Protocol
Dissolved in 0.5% methyl cellulose/0.24% SDS; 30 mg/kg; Oral gavage.
SCID mice bearing HCT116 tumors
References
[1]. Shimomura T, et al. MK-5108, a highly selective Aurora-A kinase inhibitor, shows antitumor activity alone and in combination with docetaxel. Mol Cancer Ther. 2010 Jan;9(1):157-66
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C22H21CLFN3O3S
Molecular Weight
461.94
CAS #
1010085-13-8
Related CAS #
1010085-13-8
SMILES
O=C([C@@]1(CC2=NC(NC3=NC=CS3)=CC=C2)CC[C@H](OC4=CC=CC(Cl)=C4F)CC1)O
InChi Key
LCVIRAZGMYMNNT-VVONHTQRSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C22H21ClFN3O3S/c23-16-4-2-5-17(19(16)24)30-15-7-9-22(10-8-15,20(28)29)13-14-3-1-6-18(26-14)27-21-25-11-12-31-21/h1-6,11-12,15H,7-10,13H2,(H,28,29)(H,25,26,27)/t15-,22-
Chemical Name
(1r,4r)-4-(3-chloro-2-fluorophenoxy)-1-((6-(thiazol-2-ylamino)pyridin-2-yl)methyl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
Synonyms
VX-689; VX689; VX 689; MK5108; MK-5108; MK 5108; VX-689
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

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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: 92 mg/mL (199.1 mM)
Water:<1 mg/mL
Ethanol:<1 mg/mL
Solubility (In Vivo)
0.5% methylcellulose+0.2% Tween 80:~30mg/mL
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1 mM 2.1648 mL 10.8239 mL 21.6478 mL
5 mM 0.4330 mL 2.1648 mL 4.3296 mL
10 mM 0.2165 mL 1.0824 mL 2.1648 mL

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Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00543387 Completed Has Results Drug: MK-5108
Drug: docetaxel
Cancer, Neoplasms, Tumors Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC March 27, 2008 Phase 1
Biological Data
  • MK-5108 (VX-689)

    MK-5108 is a highly potent and selective inhibitor of Aurora-A kinase.Mol Cancer Ther. 2010 Jan;9(1):157-66.

  • MK-5108 (VX-689)

    MK-5108 inhibits the proliferation of cultured human cell lines and growth of xenograft tumors.A,SCID mice bearing HCT116 tumors were treated orally twice daily for 12 consecutive days with either vehicle control (•) or MK-5108 at 15 mg/kg (▴) or 30 mg/kg (MK-5108 (VX-689);n= 5 mice per group).Mol Cancer Ther. 2010 Jan;9(1):157-66.

  • MK-5108 (VX-689)

    MK-5108 induces the accumulation of mitotic cells in HeLa-luc tumors and skin hair bulbs.Mol Cancer Ther. 2010 Jan;9(1):157-66.

  • MK-5108 (VX-689)

    MK-5108 induces accumulation of mitotic cells in HeLa-S3 cells. HeLa-S3 cells were released from the G1-S block. MK-5108 (A) or MLN8054 (B) was added at 4 h and the percentage of pHH3-positive cells was determined at 18 h by immunofluorescent analysis as described in Materials and Methods.C,DNA profiles of asynchronously cultured HeLa-S3 cells treated by MK-5108 or MLN8054 for 24 h were evaluated by flow cytometry.Mol Cancer Ther. 2010 Jan;9(1):157-66.

  • MK-5108 (VX-689)

    MK-5108 enhances the effects of docetaxel on the inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of cell death.Mol Cancer Ther. 2010 Jan;9(1):157-66.

  • MK-5108 (VX-689)

    MK-5108 enhances the antitumor activity of docetaxel without affecting toxicity.AtoD,nude rats bearing dual HeLa-luc and ES-2 xenograft tumors in each flank were treated with vehicle control (○), docetaxel (•), MK-5108 (▵), and docetaxel and MK-5108 in combination (▴;n= 5 rats per group). Docetaxel was injected i.v. at 7.5 mg/kg.Mol Cancer Ther. 2010 Jan;9(1):157-66.

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