TAK-441

Alias: TAK441; TAK441; TAK 441
Cat No.:V3704 Purity: ≥98%
TAK-441 is a novel, orally bioavailable, potent and selective Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathwayinhibitor with acceptable solubility and pharmacokinetic properties.
TAK-441 Chemical Structure CAS No.: 1186231-83-3
Product category: Hedgehog(Smoothened) ROCK
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

TAK-441 is a novel, orally bioavailable, potent and selective Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathwayinhibitor with acceptable solubility and pharmacokinetic properties. Itbinds to Smo and is being developed for the treatment of cancer. Hedgehog (Hh) signaling is a highly conserved intercellular and intracellular communication mechanism that governs organogenesis and is dysregulated in cancers of numerous tissues, including prostate. TAK-441 suppressed transcription factor Gli1 mRNA expression in tumor-associated stromal tissue and inhibited tumor growth (treatment/control ratio, 3%) in a mouse medulloblastoma allograft model owing to the improved PK profile based on increased solubility. TAK-441is currently in clinical trials for the treatment of advanced solid tumors.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro
TAK-441 (compound 11d) (0.03–1000 nM, 48 h) exhibits good solubility and strong activity in the Gli-luc reporter, with an IC50 value of 4.4 nM[1]. With IC50 values of 0.0457 and 0.113 mg/ml in the tumor and skin, respectively, TAK-441 (0.03–1000 nM, 48 h) inhibits Gli1 mRNA[1]. The androgen withdrawal-induced Shh up-regulation is not affected by TAK-441 (0.5-500 nM, 48-72 h). However, by interfering with paracrine Hh signaling with the tumor stroma, TAK-441 (0.5-500 nM, 48-72 h) causes LNCaP xenografts to progress more slowly, resistant to castration[3].
ln Vivo
In BALB/c-nu/nu mice, TAK-441 (compound 11d) (oral; 10 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg) exhibits a favorable exposure and good oral absorption[1]. Strong anticancer efficacy is exhibited by TAK-441 (oral, 1 and 25 mg /kg, QD for 14 days), which can produce dose-dependent plasma and tumor concentrations by increasing TAK-441's solubility in Ptc1+/-p53-/-mice receiving medulloblastoma allografts[1]. After oral dosing, TAK-441 (iv, 1 mg/kg; po, 10 mg/kg) can produce enough exposure in rats and dogs[1]. In xenografted mice, TAK-441 (oral; 1, 10, and 25 mg/kg) has dose-dependent anticancer efficacy; the IC50 value for the suppression of tumor development is 0.075 mg/ml[1]. Pharmacokinetic parameters of TAK-441 administered orally and via Alzet infusion (100 mg/kg, single dose) in BALB/c-nu/nu mice[1]. Cmax (lg/mL) AUC (lgh/mL) Compd Mouse PK 10mg/kg Mouse PK 100mg/kg Cmax (lg/mL) AUC (lgh/mL) 1 2.65 12.1 3.63 32.3 11d 5.62 28.3 21.5 206
Cell Assay
Cell Viability Assay[1]
Cell Types: NIH3T3/Gli-luc cells
Tested Concentrations: 0.03–1000 nM
Incubation Duration: 48 h
Experimental Results: demonstrated acceptable solubility and potent Hh inhibitory activity.

Cell Cytotoxicity Assay[3]
Cell Types: LNCaP cells
Tested Concentrations: 0.5-500 nM
Incubation Duration: 48-72 h
Experimental Results: Did not affect up-regulation of Shh of in vitro viability of LNCaP cells under androgen-deprivedconditionsin.

Western Blot Analysis[3]
Cell Types: LNCaP, C4-2, DU145 and PC3 cells
Tested Concentrations:
Incubation Duration:
Experimental Results: Reflected androgen-responsive PCa and express both Shh and Dhh in LNCaP and C4-2 cells and reflect restricted Shh expression of CRPC in DU145 and PC3 cells.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: rats and dogs[1]
Doses: 1 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg
Route of Administration: iv, 1 mg/kg; po, 10 mg/kg
Experimental Results: Compd Mouse PK 10mg/kg Vss(mL/kg ) CL (mL/h/kg) AUC0–24h,iv(ng h/mL) AUC0–24h,po(ng h/mL) F (%) Rat 681.6 ± 81.6 397.9 ± 10.1 2532.3 ± 69.1 8031.8 ± 1218.6 31.7 Dog 2181.3 ± 82.8 161.3 ± 35.6 5101.5 ± 685.5 45405.6 ± 5812.0 90.3 ± 8.8 Animal/Disease Models: BALB/c-nu/nu (nude) mice[1]
Doses: 10 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg
Route of Administration: oral; 10 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg
Experimental Results: Inhibits Gli1 mRNA in the tumor and skin with IC50 values of 0.0457 mg/mL and 0.113 mg/mL, respectively.

Animal/Disease Models: Ptc1+/-p53-/- mice[1]
Doses: 1 and 25 mg/ kg
Route of Administration: po (oral gavage) 1 and 25 mg/kg, QD for 14 days
Experimental Results: demonstrated strong antitumor activity and resulted in a dose-dependent PK profile by improving solubility.
References
[1]. Tomohiro Ohashi, et al. Discovery of the investigational drug TAK-441, a pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine derivative, as a highly potent and orally active hedgehog signaling inhibitor: modification of the core skeleton for improved solubility. Bioorg Med Chem. 2012
[2]. Akifumi Kogame, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling of hedgehog inhibitor TAK-441 for the inhibition of Gli1 messenger RNA expression and antitumor efficacy in xenografted tumor model mice. Drug Metab Dispos
[3]. Naokazu Ibuki, et al. TAK-441, a novel investigational smoothened antagonist, delays castration-resistant progression in prostate cancer by disrupting paracrine hedgehog signaling. Int J Cancer. 2013 Oct 15;133(8):1955-66.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C28H31N4O6F3
Molecular Weight
576.564
CAS #
1186231-83-3
Related CAS #
1186231-83-3
SMILES
CCC1=CC2=C(C(N1CC(C3=CC=CC=C3)=O)=O)C(OCC(F)(F)F)=C(N2C)C(NC4CCN(C(CO)=O)CC4)=O
Synonyms
TAK441; TAK441; TAK 441
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: >10mM Water: Ethanol:
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
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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


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.7344 mL 8.6721 mL 17.3442 mL
5 mM 0.3469 mL 1.7344 mL 3.4688 mL
10 mM 0.1734 mL 0.8672 mL 1.7344 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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