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  3. Vardenafil

Vardenafil is a selective and orally active inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5), with an IC50 of 0.7 nM. Vardenafil shows inhibitory towards PDE1, PDE6 with IC50s of 180 nM, and 11 nM, while IC50s are >1000 nM for PDE3 and PDE4. Vardenafil competitively inhibits cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) hydrolysis and thus increases cGMP levels. Vardenafil can be used for the research of erectile dysfunction, hepatitis, diabetes[1]-[6].

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Vardenafil Chemical Structure

Vardenafil Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 224785-90-4

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Description

Vardenafil is a selective and orally active inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5), with an IC50 of 0.7 nM. Vardenafil shows inhibitory towards PDE1, PDE6 with IC50s of 180 nM, and 11 nM, while IC50s are >1000 nM for PDE3 and PDE4[1]. Vardenafil competitively inhibits cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) hydrolysis and thus increases cGMP levels[2]. Vardenafil can be used for the research of erectile dysfunction, hepatitis, diabetes[1]-[6].

IC50 & Target[2]

PDE5

0.7 nM (IC50)

PDE6

11 nM (IC50)

PDE1

180 nM (IC50)

PDE3

>1000 nM (IC50)

PDE4

>1000 nM (IC50)

In Vitro

Vardenafil specifically inhibits the hydrolysis of cGMP by PDE5 with an IC50 of 0.7 nM[1].
Vardenafil increases intracellular cGMP levels in the cavernosum tissue of the penis, thus results increasing the dilation of the body's sinuses and blood flow[3].

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In Vivo

Vardenafil (I.V.; 0.03 mg/kg) exhibits facilitator effects in rats with cavernous nerve injury[4].
Vardenafil (I.V.; 0.17 mg/kg once daily; 7 days) protects liver against Con A–induced hepatitis, and decreases the expression of NF-𝜅B and iNOS in hepatic tissue[5].
Vardenafil (P.O.; 10 mg/kg once daily; 25 weeks) prevents the reduction of tissue cGMP levels and the increase in 3-NT generation in ZDF hearts[6].

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Animal Model: Male rat (9-week-old) underwent surgery for laparotomy or bilateral cavernous nerve (CN) crush injury[4]
Dosage: 0.03 mg/kg
Administration: Intravenous injection
Result: Restored normal erectile responses with a combind administration of BAY 60-4552 (0.03, 0.3 mg/kg).
Animal Model: Liver injury induced by Con A in male Swiss albino mice (20 ± 2 g)[5]
Dosage: 0.17 mg/kg
Administration: Intravenous injection; once daily, for 7 days; as a pretreatment
Result: Reduced the levels of serum transaminases and alleviated Con A-induced hepatitis.
Animal Model: Male 7-week-old Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats (preserved ejection fraction, HFpEF)[6]
Dosage: 10 mg/kg
Administration: Oral gavage; once daily, for 25 weeks
Result: Improved myofilament function in diabetic rat hearts.
Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight

488.60

Formula

C23H32N6O4S

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

CCCC1=NC(C)=C2N1N=C(C(C=C(S(=O)(N3CCN(CC)CC3)=O)C=C4)=C4OCC)NC2=O

Structure Classification
Initial Source
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 25 mg/mL (51.17 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 2.0467 mL 10.2333 mL 20.4666 mL
5 mM 0.4093 mL 2.0467 mL 4.0933 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 (sealed storage, away from moisture and light). 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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  • Protocol 1

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

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.12 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.
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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.12 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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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 (sealed storage, away from moisture and light). 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 2.0467 mL 10.2333 mL 20.4666 mL 51.1666 mL
5 mM 0.4093 mL 2.0467 mL 4.0933 mL 10.2333 mL
10 mM 0.2047 mL 1.0233 mL 2.0467 mL 5.1167 mL
15 mM 0.1364 mL 0.6822 mL 1.3644 mL 3.4111 mL
20 mM 0.1023 mL 0.5117 mL 1.0233 mL 2.5583 mL
25 mM 0.0819 mL 0.4093 mL 0.8187 mL 2.0467 mL
30 mM 0.0682 mL 0.3411 mL 0.6822 mL 1.7056 mL
40 mM 0.0512 mL 0.2558 mL 0.5117 mL 1.2792 mL
50 mM 0.0409 mL 0.2047 mL 0.4093 mL 1.0233 mL
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