Protopine

Alias: Fumarine Biflorine Protopine
Cat No.:V13298 Purity: ≥98%
Protopine (Corydinine) is an isoquinoline alkaloid and a specific, reversible and competitive inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase.
Protopine Chemical Structure CAS No.: 130-86-9
Product category: Calcium Channel
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Other Forms of Protopine:

  • Protopine hydrochloride (Corydinine hydrochloride)
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Product Description
Protopine (Corydinine) is an isoquinoline alkaloid and a specific, reversible and competitive inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase. Protopine has anti~inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor activities.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro
Protopine (10–40 μM, 24–96 h) limits the ability of translocated cells (HepG2, Huh7) to migrate, proliferate, and undergo EMT [2]. Protopine (10–40 μM, 24 h) suppresses PI3K/Akt signaling dye and causes cell opening in HepG2 and Huh7 cells via expressing caspase-3 and caspase-9 [2]. Protopine (0–10 μg/mL) inhibits serotonin transporter (SERT) function in S6 cells and N1 cells, while protopine (10–40 μM, 6 hours) increases the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in HepG2 and Huh7 cells [3].
ln Vivo
Protopine (0.1 and 1 mg/kg, intraperitoneal injection) can attenuate scopolamine (1 mg/kg)-induced memory impairment in mice [1]. Protropine (5-20 mg/kg, i.v.) inhibits tumor growth and inhibits PI3K/Akt, and induces caspase-3 channels in xenografted BALB/c mice (subcutaneously injected with HepG2 or Huh-7 cells) [ 2]. Pratopine (5-20 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) shows antidepressant-like effects in mouse HTR and TST tests [3]. Protopine (1-4 mg/kg, intraperitoneally, once daily for 3 days) has a protective effect against focal brain injury [4].
Cell Assay
Western Blot Analysis[2]
Cell Types: HepG2, Huh7
Tested Concentrations: 10, 20, 40 μM
Incubation Duration: 24 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Induced caspase-3 and caspase-9 cleavage. Bcl-2 and Bcl-xl levels are diminished. Induces the release of the mitochondrial protein cytochrome c into the cytoplasm.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: 5-Hydroxy-DL-tryptophan (5-HTP)-induced mouse model [3]
Doses: 5, 10, 20 mg/kg
Route of Administration: intraperitoneal (ip) injection
Experimental Results: Increased 5-HTP-induced head Number of hemispheric twitch responses (HTR). Reduce the immobility time tested in the Tail Suspension Test (TST).
References
[1]. Kim SR, et, al. Protopine from Corydalis ternata has anticholinesterase and antiamnesic activities. Planta Med. 1999 Apr;65(3):218-21.
[2]. Nie C, et, al. Protopine triggers apoptosis via the intrinsic pathway and regulation of ROS/PI3K/Akt signalling pathway in liver carcinoma. Cancer Cell Int. 2021 Jul 27;21(1):396.
[3]. Xu LF, et al. Protopine inhibits serotonin transporter and noradrenaline transporter and has the antidepressant-like effect in mice models. Neuropharmacology. 2006 Jun;50(8):934-40.
[4]. Xiao X, et al. Protective effect of protopine on the focal cerebral ischaemic injury in rats. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2007 Aug;101(2):85-9.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C20H19NO5
Molecular Weight
353.374
Exact Mass
353.1263
CAS #
130-86-9
Related CAS #
Protopine hydrochloride;6164-47-2
SMILES
O=C1CC2=CC=C3C(OCO3)=C2CN(C)CCC4=CC5=C(OCO5)C=C41
Synonyms
Fumarine Biflorine Protopine
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 : ~12.5 mg/mL (~35.37 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 1.47 mg/mL (4.16 mM) (saturation unknown) 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 14.7 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 2: ≥ 1.25 mg/mL (3.54 mM) (saturation unknown) 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 12.5 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.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 1.25 mg/mL (3.54 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 12.5 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.


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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.8299 mL 14.1495 mL 28.2990 mL
5 mM 0.5660 mL 2.8299 mL 5.6598 mL
10 mM 0.2830 mL 1.4149 mL 2.8299 mL

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