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Pitavastatin  (Synonyms: NK-104)

Cat. No.: HY-B0144A Purity: 99.83%
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Pitavastatin (NK-104) is a potent hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor. Pitavastatin inhibits cholesterol synthesis from acetic acid with an IC50 of 5.8 nM in HepG2 cells. Pitavastatin is an efficient hepatocyte low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) receptor inducer. Pitavastatin also possesses anti-atherosclerotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-osteoarthritis, antineoplastic, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective and reno-protective effects.

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Pitavastatin Chemical Structure

Pitavastatin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 147511-69-1

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Description

Pitavastatin (NK-104) is a potent hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor. Pitavastatin inhibits cholesterol synthesis from acetic acid with an IC50 of 5.8 nM in HepG2 cells. Pitavastatin is an efficient hepatocyte low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) receptor inducer. Pitavastatin also possesses anti-atherosclerotic, anti-asthmatic, anti-osteoarthritis, antineoplastic, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective and reno-protective effects[1][2][3][8].

IC50 & Target

HMG-CoA Reductase[1]

In Vitro

Pitavastatin inhibits the growth of a panel of ovarian cancer cells, including those considered most likely to represent HGSOC, grown as a monolayers (IC50=0.4-5 μM) or as spheroids (IC50 = 0.6-4 μM)[4]
Pitavastatin (1 μM; 48 hours) induces apoptosis, evidenced by the increased activity of executioner caspases-3,7 as well as caspase-8 and caspase-9 in Ovcar-8 cells and Ovcar-3 cells[4].
Pitavastatin (1 μM, 48 hours) causes PARP cleavage in Ovcar-8 cells[4].
Pitavastatin (0.1 and 1 μM; 1 h, then cells incubate with TNF-α for 6 h) increases the expression of ICAM-1 mRNA through suppressing NF-κB pathway in TNF-α-stimulated human saphenous vein endothelial cells[6].

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Western Blot Analysis[4]

Cell Line: Ovcar-8 cells
Concentration: 1 μM
Incubation Time: 48 hours
Result: Induced PARP cleavage.
In Vivo

Pitavastatin (59 mg/kg; p.o.; twice daily for 28 days) causes significant tumour regression[4].
Pitavastatin (0.1 mg/kg; p.o; daily for 12 weeks) retards the progression of atherosclerosis formation and improves NO bioavailability by eNOS up-regulation and decrease of O2- in diet induced severe hyperlipidemia rabbit model[7].

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Animal Model: 4 week old female NCR Nu/Nu female mice (bearing Ovcar-4 tumours)[4]
Dosage: 59 mg/kg
Administration: p.o.; twice daily for 28 days
Result: Caused significant tumour regression.
Animal Model: Female New Zealand white rabbits (diet induced severe hyperlipidemia)[7]
Dosage: 0.1 mg/kg
Administration: p.o; daily for 12 weeks
Result: Retarded the progression of atherosclerosis formation and improved NO bioavailability by eNOS up-regulation and decrease of O2-.
Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight

421.46

Formula

C25H24FNO4

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C(O)C[C@H](O)C[C@H](O)/C=C/C1=C(C2=CC=C(F)C=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3N=C1C4CC4

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Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (237.27 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.3727 mL 11.8635 mL 23.7270 mL
5 mM 0.4745 mL 2.3727 mL 4.7454 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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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.93 mM); Clear solution

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    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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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.83%

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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. 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 2.3727 mL 11.8635 mL 23.7270 mL 59.3176 mL
5 mM 0.4745 mL 2.3727 mL 4.7454 mL 11.8635 mL
10 mM 0.2373 mL 1.1864 mL 2.3727 mL 5.9318 mL
15 mM 0.1582 mL 0.7909 mL 1.5818 mL 3.9545 mL
20 mM 0.1186 mL 0.5932 mL 1.1864 mL 2.9659 mL
25 mM 0.0949 mL 0.4745 mL 0.9491 mL 2.3727 mL
30 mM 0.0791 mL 0.3955 mL 0.7909 mL 1.9773 mL
40 mM 0.0593 mL 0.2966 mL 0.5932 mL 1.4829 mL
50 mM 0.0475 mL 0.2373 mL 0.4745 mL 1.1864 mL
60 mM 0.0395 mL 0.1977 mL 0.3955 mL 0.9886 mL
80 mM 0.0297 mL 0.1483 mL 0.2966 mL 0.7415 mL
100 mM 0.0237 mL 0.1186 mL 0.2373 mL 0.5932 mL
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