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Fidaxomicin  (Synonyms: OPT-80; PAR-101)

Cat. No.: HY-17580 Purity: 98.52%
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Fidaxomicin (OPT-80), a macrocyclic antibiotic, is an orally active and potent RNA polymerase inhibitor. Fidaxomicin has a narrow spectrum of antibacterial activity and a good anti-Clostridium difficile activity (MIC90=0.12 μg/mL). Fidaxomicin can be used for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) research.

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Fidaxomicin Chemical Structure

Fidaxomicin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 873857-62-6

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    Fidaxomicin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: BMC Med. 2020 Jul 31;18(1):204.  [Abstract]

    Western blotting analysis of protein expression of ZIKV NS3 in the cell lysates of SNB19 for the anti-ZIKV activity of fidaxomicin at indicated hpi. Fidaxomicin blocks ZIKV infection in vitro.
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    Description

    Fidaxomicin (OPT-80), a macrocyclic antibiotic, is an orally active and potent RNA polymerase inhibitor. Fidaxomicin has a narrow spectrum of antibacterial activity and a good anti-Clostridium difficile activity (MIC90=0.12 μg/mL). Fidaxomicin can be used for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) research[1][2][3].

    In Vitro

    Fidaxomicin selectively eradicates pathogenic Clostridium difficile with minimal disruption to the multiple species of bacteria that make up the normal, healthy intestinal flora[1].
    Fidaxomicin is not inhibitory to commonly cultured bowel commensals (MIC90 >1024 μg/mL)[2].

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

    In Vivo

    Fidaxomicin (0-5 mg/kg, Orally, once a day for 5 days) completely prevents the lethality of the animals and prevents the occurrence of relapses in a hamster model for pseudomembranous colitis[3].

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

    Animal Model: Male Golden Syrian hamsters (80-100 g, Hamster model for pseudomembranous colitis)[3]
    Dosage: 0.2, 1, and 5 mg/kg
    Administration: Orally, once a day for 5 days, beginning 8 h after infection
    Result: Completely prevented the lethality of the animals. Completely prevented the development of antibiotic-induced C. difficile colitis in hamsters at doses as low as 0.2 mg/kg.
    Clinical Trial
    Molecular Weight

    1058.04

    Formula

    C52H74Cl2O18

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    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    White to off-white

    SMILES

    O=C(C(C(O)=C(Cl)C(O)=C1Cl)=C1CC)O[C@H]([C@H](O[C@H]2OC/C(C(O[C@](C/C=C3C)([H])[C@H](O)C)=O)=C\C=C\C[C@@H](/C(C)=C\[C@H](CC)[C@@H](O[C@@](OC(C)(C)[C@@H](OC(C(C)C)=O)[C@@H]4O)([H])[C@H]4O)\C(C)=C/3)O)C)[C@@H]([C@@H]2OC)O

    Structure Classification
    Initial Source

    Clostridium difficile

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    Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

    Storage
    Powder -20°C 3 years
    4°C 2 years
    In solvent -80°C 2 years
    -20°C 1 year
    Solvent & Solubility
    In Vitro: 

    DMSO : ≥ 33 mg/mL (31.19 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    *"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 0.9451 mL 4.7257 mL 9.4514 mL
    5 mM 0.1890 mL 0.9451 mL 1.8903 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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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    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: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (2.36 mM); Clear solution

      This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

      Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 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% Corn Oil

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (2.36 mM); Clear solution

      This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

      Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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    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.
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    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: 99.85%

    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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

    Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
    DMSO 1 mM 0.9451 mL 4.7257 mL 9.4514 mL 23.6286 mL
    5 mM 0.1890 mL 0.9451 mL 1.8903 mL 4.7257 mL
    10 mM 0.0945 mL 0.4726 mL 0.9451 mL 2.3629 mL
    15 mM 0.0630 mL 0.3150 mL 0.6301 mL 1.5752 mL
    20 mM 0.0473 mL 0.2363 mL 0.4726 mL 1.1814 mL
    25 mM 0.0378 mL 0.1890 mL 0.3781 mL 0.9451 mL
    30 mM 0.0315 mL 0.1575 mL 0.3150 mL 0.7876 mL
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