Biological Activity
Highly potent, selective OX2 receptor antagonist (IC50 values are 2.3 nM and 1900 nM for OX2 and OX1 respectively). Displays negligible or no inhibition of a panel of 80 receptors. Blocks orexin-B- and orexin-A-invoked calcium mobilization in hOX2-expressing CHO cells (IC50 values are 7.9 nM and 8.8 nM respectively); reverses orexin-B-induced hyperlocomotion in mice. Brain penetrant.
Technical Data
| M. Wt | 454.54 |
| Formula | C23H26N4O4S |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 680590-49-2 |
| PubChem ID | 9981404 |
| InChI Key | KJPHTXTWFHVJIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Smiles | O=C(CN(C2=CN=C(OC)C=C2)S(C3=C(C)C=CC=C3)(=O)=O)N(CC)CC1=CN=CC=C1 |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 45.45 | 100 | |
| ethanol | 22.73 | 50 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 454.54. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 2.2 mL | 11 mL | 22 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.44 mL | 2.2 mL | 4.4 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.22 mL | 1.1 mL | 2.2 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.04 mL | 0.22 mL | 0.44 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Malherbe et al (2009) Biochemical and behavioural characterization of EMPA, a novel high-affinity, selective antagonist for the OX2 receptor. Br.J.Pharmacol. 156 1326 PMID: 19751316
Mochizuki et al (2011) Orexin receptor 2 expression in the posterior hypothalamus rescues sleepiness in narcoleptic mice. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.U.S.A 108 4471 PMID: 21368172
Malherbe et al (2010) Mapping the binding pocket of dual antagonist almorexant to human orexin 1 and orexin 2 receptors: comparison with the selective OX1 antagonist SB-674042 and the selective OX2 antagonist N-ethyl-2-[(6-methoxy-pyridin-3-yl)-(toluene- Mol.Pharmacol. 78 81 PMID: 20404073
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