Biological Activity
Inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis and cellular transport, and weak inhibitor of hedgehog (Hh) signaling. Reduces serum sterol levels in rats in vivo.
Technical Data
| M. Wt | 424.07 |
| Formula | C25H41NO2.HCl |
| Storage | Desiccate at RT |
| CAS Number | 3039-71-2 |
| PubChem ID | 92722 |
| InChI Key | KXNPVXPOPUZYGB-IOVMHBDKSA-N |
| Smiles | [H][C@@]23CC=C1C[C@@H](OCCN(CC)CC)CC[C@@](C)1[C@]([H])2CC[C@@]4(C)[C@]([H])3CCC4=O.Cl |
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Solubility Data
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 38.76 | 100 | |
| ethanol | 38.76 | 100 | |
| water | 38.76 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 424.07. 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 | 2.36 mL | 11.79 mL | 23.58 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.47 mL | 2.36 mL | 4.72 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.24 mL | 1.18 mL | 2.36 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.05 mL | 0.24 mL | 0.47 mL |
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Cenedella et al (1980) Concentration-dependent effects of AY-9944 and U18666A on sterol synthesis in brain. Biochem.Pharmacol. 29 2751 PMID: 6159896
Incardona et al (2000) Cyclopamine inhibition of sonic hedgehog signal transduction is not mediated through effects on cholesterol transport. Dev.Biol. 224 440 PMID: 10926779
Liscum and Faust (1989) The intracellular transport of low density lipoprotein-derived cholesterol is inhibited in Chinese hamster ovary cells cultured with 3-β-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]androst-5-en-17-one. J.Biol.Chem. 264 11796 PMID: 2745416
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