1. Stem Cell/Wnt Apoptosis
  2. Smo Apoptosis Hedgehog
  3. MK-4101

MK-4101 is a Smoothened (SMO) antagonist (IC50 of 1.1 µM for 293 cells ) and also a potent inhibitor of the hedgehog pathway (IC50 of 1.5 µM for mouse cells; IC50 of 1 µM for KYSE180 oesophageal cancer cells). MK-4101 has robust antitumor activity that inhibits tumor cell proliferation and induces extensive apoptosis.

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MK-4101 Chemical Structure

MK-4101 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 935273-79-3

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Description

MK-4101 is a Smoothened (SMO) antagonist (IC50 of 1.1 µM for 293 cells ) and also a potent inhibitor of the hedgehog pathway (IC50 of 1.5 µM for mouse cells; IC50 of 1 µM for KYSE180 oesophageal cancer cells). MK-4101 has robust antitumor activity that inhibits tumor cell proliferation and induces extensive apoptosis[1].

IC50 & Target

IC50: 1.1 µM (293 cells ); 1.5 µM (mouse cells); 1 µM (KYSE180 oesophageal cancer cells)[1]

In Vitro

MK-4101 inhibits Hh signaling both in a reporter gene assay in an engineered mouse cell line with an IC50 of 1.5 µM, and in human KYSE180 oesophageal cancer cells with an IC50 of 1 µM. MK-4101 displaces a fluorescently-labeled cyclopamine derivative from 293 cells expressing recombinant human SMO with an IC50 of 1.1 µM, implying that the compound binds to SMO. MK4101 also inhibits the proliferation of medulloblastoma cells derived from neonatallyirradiated Ptch1-/+ mice in vitro with an IC50 of 0.3 µM[1].
MK-4101 (10 µM; 60 hours, 72 hours; medulloblastoma or BCC cells) treatment shows cell cycle arrest with a nearly complete disappearance of the S phase subpopulation, a prominent increase of the G1 population and, to a minor extent, of the G2 population[1].
MK-4101 (10 µM; medulloblastoma or BCC cells) treatment significantly reduces cyclin D1 protein and accumulation of cyclin B1 protein[1].

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Cell Cycle Analysis[1]

Cell Line: Medulloblastoma or BCC cells
Concentration: 10 µM
Incubation Time: 60 hours, 72 hours
Result: Showed cell cycle arrest.

Western Blot Analysis[1]

Cell Line: Medulloblastoma or BCC cells
Concentration: 10 µM
Incubation Time:
Result: Significant reduction of cyclin D1 protein and accumulation of cyclin B1 protein.
In Vivo

MK-4101 (40-80 mg/kg; oral administration; for 3.5 weeks; CD1 nude female mice) treatment shows tumor growth inhibition (40 and 80 mg/kg ) and tumor regression at the highest dose (80 mg/kg). MK-4101 treatment shows a dose-dependent down-regulation of Gli1 mRNA. The maximum effect for tumor inhibition and hedgehog pathway downregulation is achieved at 80 mg/kg[1].

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Animal Model: 5-weeks old CD1 nude female mice with medulloblastoma/BCC cells[1]
Dosage: 40 or 80 mg/kg once a day, 80 mg/kg twice a day
Administration: Oral administration; for 3.5 weeks
Result: Showed tumor growth inhibition (40 and 80 mg/kg ) and tumor regression at the highest dose (80 mg/kg).
Molecular Weight

493.47

Formula

C24H24F5N5O

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

FC(C1=CC=CC=C1C2=NN=C(C34CCC(C5=NOC(C6CC(F)(F)C6)=N5)(CC4)CC3)N2C)(F)F

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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 : ≥ 50 mg/mL (101.32 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 2.0265 mL 10.1323 mL 20.2647 mL
5 mM 0.4053 mL 2.0265 mL 4.0529 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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  • Protocol 1

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

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.07 mM); Clear solution

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

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.07 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 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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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 98.31%

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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 2.0265 mL 10.1323 mL 20.2647 mL 50.6616 mL
5 mM 0.4053 mL 2.0265 mL 4.0529 mL 10.1323 mL
10 mM 0.2026 mL 1.0132 mL 2.0265 mL 5.0662 mL
15 mM 0.1351 mL 0.6755 mL 1.3510 mL 3.3774 mL
20 mM 0.1013 mL 0.5066 mL 1.0132 mL 2.5331 mL
25 mM 0.0811 mL 0.4053 mL 0.8106 mL 2.0265 mL
30 mM 0.0675 mL 0.3377 mL 0.6755 mL 1.6887 mL
40 mM 0.0507 mL 0.2533 mL 0.5066 mL 1.2665 mL
50 mM 0.0405 mL 0.2026 mL 0.4053 mL 1.0132 mL
60 mM 0.0338 mL 0.1689 mL 0.3377 mL 0.8444 mL
80 mM 0.0253 mL 0.1267 mL 0.2533 mL 0.6333 mL
100 mM 0.0203 mL 0.1013 mL 0.2026 mL 0.5066 mL
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