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CA-074 is a potent inhibitor of cathepsin B with a Ki of 2 to 5 nM.

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CA-074 Chemical Structure

CA-074 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 134448-10-5

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Description

CA-074 is a potent inhibitor of cathepsin B with a Ki of 2 to 5 nM.

IC50 & Target

Ki: 2 to 5 nM (Cathepsin B)[1]

In Vitro

CA-074 is a synthetic analogue of E-64, a natural peptidyl epoxide that irreversibly inhibits most known lysosomal cysteine proteinases, and is developed by means of rational drug design, exploiting the dipeptidylcarboxypeptidase activity of cathepsin B. CA-074 can be used to selectively inhibit cathepsin B within living cells, as long as the experimental conditions permit significant fluid-phase endocytosis of the drug[2]. CA-074 inhibits cathepsin B with a Ki of 2 to 5 nM, whereas the initial Kis for cathepsin H and L are about 40-200 μM. CA-074 exhibits 10000-30000 times greater inhibitory effects on purified rat cathepsin B than on cathepsin H and L[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

In Vivo

Intraperitoneally injection of compound CA-074 into rats potently and selectively inhibits cathepsin B activity[1]. Intravenously administration of CA-074 immediately after the ischaemic insult saves 67% of CA1 neurons from delayed neuronal death on day 5 in eight monkeys undergoing 20 min brain ischaemia: the extent of inhibition is excellent in three of eight and good in five of eight monkeys[3].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Molecular Weight

383.44

Formula

C18H29N3O6

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to yellow

SMILES

O=C(N1[C@@H](CCC1)C(O)=O)[C@@]([C@@H](C)CC)([H])NC([C@@H]2[C@@H](C(NCCC)=O)O2)=O

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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 125 mg/mL (326.00 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.6080 mL 13.0399 mL 26.0797 mL
5 mM 0.5216 mL 2.6080 mL 5.2159 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (5.42 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.8 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (5.42 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.8 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only. If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).
Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
 If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.88%

References
Animal Administration
[1]

Rats: Compound CA-074 or CA-030 or E-64 is injected intraperitoneally as a solution in saline containing DMSO. A dose of 8 mg/100 g body weight is injected. The rats are killed by a blow to the head 6 h after the injection, and their liver is perfused with saline, removed, weighed and chilled on ice. Samples of 4 g of liver are minced and homogenized. The homogenate is centrifuged at 800 xg for 15 min and the supernatant is centrifuged at 12000 xg for 30 min. The precipitate is suspended in 2 mL of 0.05 M acetate buffer, pH 5,0, and freeze-thawed for measurements of cathepsin B, H and L activities[1].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

References

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.6080 mL 13.0398 mL 26.0797 mL 65.1992 mL
5 mM 0.5216 mL 2.6080 mL 5.2159 mL 13.0398 mL
10 mM 0.2608 mL 1.3040 mL 2.6080 mL 6.5199 mL
15 mM 0.1739 mL 0.8693 mL 1.7386 mL 4.3466 mL
20 mM 0.1304 mL 0.6520 mL 1.3040 mL 3.2600 mL
25 mM 0.1043 mL 0.5216 mL 1.0432 mL 2.6080 mL
30 mM 0.0869 mL 0.4347 mL 0.8693 mL 2.1733 mL
40 mM 0.0652 mL 0.3260 mL 0.6520 mL 1.6300 mL
50 mM 0.0522 mL 0.2608 mL 0.5216 mL 1.3040 mL
60 mM 0.0435 mL 0.2173 mL 0.4347 mL 1.0867 mL
80 mM 0.0326 mL 0.1630 mL 0.3260 mL 0.8150 mL
100 mM 0.0261 mL 0.1304 mL 0.2608 mL 0.6520 mL
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