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RAMB4(PTP1B-IN-9)

Alias: PTP1B-IN-9 PTP1B-IN 9 PTP1B-IN9 RAMB4 RAMB-4 RAMB 4
Cat No.:V2175 Purity: ≥98%
RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) is a novel and potent ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS)-stressor.
RAMB4(PTP1B-IN-9)
RAMB4(PTP1B-IN-9) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 145888-79-5
Product category: Proteasome
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Product Description
RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) is a novel and potent ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS)-stressor. RAMB4 selectively reduces the viability of cervical cancer cells independently of HPV genotype via blockade of proteasomal degradation. RAMB4 treatment triggers a Ubiquitin-Proteasome-System (UPS)-stress response without affecting 20S proteasome catalytic activities...


RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) is a chalcone-based derivative lacking amino acid components, identified as a potent and cell-permeable chemical inhibitor of ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation. It does not compromise the catalytic activities of the 20S proteasome, distinguishing it from Bortezomib. RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) selectively reduces viability of cervical cancer cells (HPV-positive) with minimal effects on normal keratinocytes, triggers accumulation of poly-ubiquitinated proteins, and induces unfolded protein responses including aggresome formation and Hsp90 stabilization. [1]
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
Target: Ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) upstream of the 20S proteasome (inhibits ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation without affecting 20S proteasome catalytic activities) [1]
HeLa cervical cancer cell viability IC50 = 2.0 μM (as determined by XTT assay) [1]
ln Vitro
Treatment with RAMB4 (0-30 µM; 48 hours) led to a dose-dependent reduction in the viability of HPV16-positive SiHa and Caski cells and HPV-39-positive ME180 cervical cancer cell lines, respectively [1]. With an IC50 value of 2 µM, RAMB4 dose-dependently lowers the viability of exponentially developing HeLa cervical cancer cells [1].
In Vitro: RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) treatment (5 μM for 6 hours) in HeLa cells caused accumulation of poly-ubiquitinated proteins, with GAPDH-normalized levels up to 3-fold higher than mock-treated cells [1].
RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) at concentrations up to 10 μM failed to inhibit the chymotrypsin-like, trypsin-like, or peptidyl-glutamyl peptide hydrolyzing-like activities of purified 20S proteasomes [1].
RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) treatment (10 μM for 8 hours) in HeLa cells caused accumulation of Hsp90 (approximately 2-fold increase by densitometry) [1].
RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) produced a dose-dependent reduction in viability of HPV16-positive SiHa and CaSki cells and HPV39-positive ME180 cervical cancer cell lines, with minimal effects on primary human keratinocytes when tested at 0.1, 1, 5, 10, and 20 μM over 48 hours [1].
Enzyme Assay
Enzyme Assay: Purified 20S proteasomes were pre-treated with or without RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) at escalating doses up to 10 μM for 30 minutes at 37°C. After treatment, fluorogenic substrates specific for three catalytic activities were added: Suc-LLVY-AMC for chymotrypsin-like activity, Boc-LRR-AMC for trypsin-like activity, and Ac-YVAD-AMC for peptidyl-glutamyl peptide hydrolyzing-like activity. The reaction was carried out at 37°C for 45 minutes in buffer containing 50 mM TRIS-HCl (pH 7.5), 5 mM MgCl2, and 1 mM DTT (final volume 100 μL). The reaction was quenched with 1% SDS, and fluorescence was measured with excitation at 380 nm and emission at 440 nm. Unlike Bortezomib, RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) failed to inhibit any of the three proteasomal activities when tested up to 10 μM [1].
For measurement of proteasomal activity in living cells, exponentially growing CaSki cervical cancer cells were treated with RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) at concentrations up to 20 μM for 4 hours. Cell lysates were prepared in NP-40 lysis buffer (0.1% NP-40, 50 mM Tris-HCl pH 7.5, 150 mM NaCl, 5% glycerol, 1 mM DTT). Residual chymotrypsin-like activity was determined by adding Suc-LLVY-Glo substrate and measuring luminescence. RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) treatment failed to inhibit proteasomal activity when tested up to 20 μM [1].
Cell Assay
Cell Viability Assay[1]
Cell Types: Keratinocytes, SiHa, CaSki and ME180 Cell
Tested Concentrations: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 µM
Incubation Duration: 48 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Dose-dependent decrease in HPV16-positive viability SiHa and Caski cells and HPV-39-positive ME180 cervical cancer cell lines respectively had minimal effects on the viability of primary human keratinocytes, with IC50 similar to HeLa cells.
Cell Assay: Cell viability was determined by XTT assay. Cervical cancer cells (HeLa, SiHa, CaSki, ME180) or primary human keratinocytes were seeded at 1,000 cells per well in 96-well plates and treated with RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) at specified concentrations (0.1, 1, 5, 10, 20 μM) for 48 hours. After treatment, cells were incubated with XTT labeling mixture for 4 hours. Formazan dye was quantified by measuring absorbance at 450 nm using a spectrophotometric plate reader. RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) reduced viability of cervical cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner but had minimal effect on keratinocytes [1].
For immunoblot analysis of ubiquitinated proteins, HeLa cells were treated with 5 μM RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) for 6 hours. Total cellular protein (10-20 μg) was separated by SDS-PAGE, transferred to PVDF membranes, and probed with anti-ubiquitin antibody. GAPDH was used as loading control. RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) treatment resulted in clear accumulation of poly-ubiquitinated proteins compared to mock-treated cells [1].
For immunoblot analysis of Hsp90, HeLa cells were treated with 10 μM RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) for 8 hours, and Hsp90 expression levels were detected by Western blot with anti-Hsp90 antibody, normalized to GAPDH. RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) induced approximately 2-fold accumulation of Hsp90 [1].
For the 4XUbiquitin-Luciferase degron assay, HeLa cells were transfected with Ub-FL or control CMV-FL plasmid. Transfected cells were treated with RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) at 20 μM for 6 hours, and luciferase activity was measured. RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) induced weaker stabilization of the Ub-FL reporter compared to Bortezomib or RA-1 [1].
References

[1]. Stressing the ubiquitin-proteasome system without 20S proteolytic inhibition selectively kills cervical cancer cells.PLoS One. 2011;6(8):e23888.

Additional Infomation
Additional Info: RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) is a chalcone-based derivative lacking amino acid components, containing an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl system which is proposed as the molecular determinant for inhibition of ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation upstream of the proteasome. It selectively kills cervical cancer cells (HPV-positive) without affecting normal keratinocytes, regardless of HPV genotype (HPV16, HPV18, HPV39). The mechanism involves accumulation of poly-ubiquitinated proteins without direct inhibition of 20S proteasome catalytic activities, leading to unfolded protein responses including aggresome formation and Hsp90 stabilization. RAMB4 (PTP1B-IN-9) does not inhibit chymotrypsin-like, trypsin-like, or PGPH-like activities of purified 20S proteasomes at concentrations up to 10 μM, distinguishing it from Bortezomib [1].
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C19H13CL4NO
Molecular Weight
413.119
Exact Mass
410.975
Elemental Analysis
C, 55.24; H, 3.17; Cl, 34.32; N, 3.39; O, 3.87
CAS #
145888-79-5
Related CAS #
(E,E)-RAMB4;919091-61-5
PubChem CID
5388806
Appearance
Light yellow to yellow solid powder
LogP
6.268
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
2
Rotatable Bond Count
2
Heavy Atom Count
25
Complexity
516
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
C\1NC/C(=C\C2=CC(=C(C=C2)Cl)Cl)/C(=O)/C1=C/C3=CC(=C(C=C3)Cl)Cl
InChi Key
GJPXGFGIFQWUOC-ACFHMISVSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C19H13Cl4NO/c20-15-3-1-11(7-17(15)22)5-13-9-24-10-14(19(13)25)6-12-2-4-16(21)18(23)8-12/h1-8,24H,9-10H2/b13-5+,14-6+
Chemical Name
(3E,5E)-3,5-Bis(3,4-dichlorobenzylidene)piperidin-4-one
Synonyms
PTP1B-IN-9 PTP1B-IN 9 PTP1B-IN9 RAMB4 RAMB-4 RAMB 4
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 : ~5 mg/mL (~12.10 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
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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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1 mM 2.4206 mL 12.1030 mL 24.2060 mL
5 mM 0.4841 mL 2.4206 mL 4.8412 mL
10 mM 0.2421 mL 1.2103 mL 2.4206 mL

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