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RG108  (Synonyms: N-Phthalyl-L-tryptophan)

Cat. No.: HY-13642 Purity: 99.85%
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RG108 (N-Phthalyl-L-tryptophan) is a non-nucleoside DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) inhibitor (IC50=115 nM) that blocks the DNMTs active site. RG108 (N-Phthalyl-L-tryptophan) causes demethylation and reactivation of tumor suppressor genes, but it does not affect the methylation of centromeric satellite sequences.

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RG108 Chemical Structure

RG108 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 48208-26-0

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    RG108 purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: bioRxiv. 2023 Feb 16.

    RG108 significantly reduces the overall methylation level of the genome in human SK-Hep-1 cells (Fig E and G).

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    Description

    RG108 (N-Phthalyl-L-tryptophan) is a non-nucleoside DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) inhibitor (IC50=115 nM) that blocks the DNMTs active site. RG108 (N-Phthalyl-L-tryptophan) causes demethylation and reactivation of tumor suppressor genes, but it does not affect the methylation of centromeric satellite sequences[1][2][3].

    IC50 & Target[1]

    CpG methylase M.SssI

    115 nM (IC50)

    In Vitro

    RG108 effectively blocks DNA methyltransferases in vitro and does not cause covalent enzyme trapping in human cell lines. Incubation of cells with low micromolar concentrations of RG108 results in significant demethylation of genomic DNA without any detectable toxicity. Intriguingly, RG108 causes demethylation and reactivation of tumor suppressor genes, but it does not affect the methylation of centromeric satellite sequences[1]. In another study, the synthesis and in vitro analysis of a biotinylated RG108 conjugate is investigated to evaluate the interactions with DNA methyltransferase enzymes[2]. In a recent study, it is shown RG108 can significantly reduce the DNA methyltransferases activity in SM derived iPS cells as compared to the native SMs[3].

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

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    Molecular Weight

    334.33

    Formula

    C19H14N2O4
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    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    Light yellow to light brown

    SMILES

    O=C(N1[C@H](C(O)=O)CC2=CNC3=C2C=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4C1=O
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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 : 100 mg/mL (299.11 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 2.9911 mL 14.9553 mL 29.9106 mL
    5 mM 0.5982 mL 2.9911 mL 5.9821 mL
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    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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      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

      Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (6.22 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.
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      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

      Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (6.22 mM); Clear solution

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      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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      Solubility: 1 mg/mL (2.99 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic and warming and heat to 70°C

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    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 99.85%

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    Kinase Assay
    [1]

    The substrate DNA for the in vitro methylation assay is a 798 bp fragment (−423/+375 relative to the initiation codon) from the promoter region of the human p16Ink4a gene. The methylation reaction contains 350 to 400 ng substrate DNA and 4 units of M.SssI methylase (0.5 μM) in a final volume of 50 μL. Inhibitors are added to final concentrations of 10, 100, 200, and 500 μM, respectively. Reactions are done at 37°C for 2 hours. After completion, the reaction is inactivated at 65°C for 15 minutes and the DNA is purified using PCR Purification kit. Three hundred nanograms of purified DNA is digested for 3 hours at 60°C with 30 units of BstUI and analyzed on 2% Tris-borate EDTA agarose gels.

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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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 2.9911 mL 14.9553 mL 29.9106 mL 74.7764 mL
    5 mM 0.5982 mL 2.9911 mL 5.9821 mL 14.9553 mL
    10 mM 0.2991 mL 1.4955 mL 2.9911 mL 7.4776 mL
    15 mM 0.1994 mL 0.9970 mL 1.9940 mL 4.9851 mL
    20 mM 0.1496 mL 0.7478 mL 1.4955 mL 3.7388 mL
    25 mM 0.1196 mL 0.5982 mL 1.1964 mL 2.9911 mL
    30 mM 0.0997 mL 0.4985 mL 0.9970 mL 2.4925 mL
    40 mM 0.0748 mL 0.3739 mL 0.7478 mL 1.8694 mL
    50 mM 0.0598 mL 0.2991 mL 0.5982 mL 1.4955 mL
    60 mM 0.0499 mL 0.2493 mL 0.4985 mL 1.2463 mL
    80 mM 0.0374 mL 0.1869 mL 0.3739 mL 0.9347 mL
    100 mM 0.0299 mL 0.1496 mL 0.2991 mL 0.7478 mL
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