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AICAR  (Synonyms: Acadesine; AICA Riboside)

Cat. No.: HY-13417 Purity: 99.97%
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AICAR (Acadesine) est un analogue de l'adénosine et un activateur de AMPK. AICAR régule le métabolisme du glucose et des lipides et inhibe les cytokines pro-inflammatoires et la production d'iNOS. AICAR est également un inhibiteur de autophagie et de mitophagie.

AICAR (Acadesin) ist ein Adenosinanalogon und ein AMPK-Aktivator. AICAR reguliert den Glukose- und Lipidstoffwechsel und hemmt die Produktion von proinflammatorischen Zytokinen und iNOS. AICAR ist auch einautophagy und mitophagy-Hemmer.

AICAR (Acadesine) is an adenosine analog and a AMPK activator. AICAR regulates the glucose and lipid metabolism, and inhibits proinflammatory cytokines and iNOS production. AICAR is also an autophagy, YAP and mitophagy inhibitor.

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AICAR Chemical Structure

AICAR Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 2627-69-2

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    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Antioxid Redox Signal. 2023 Apr 13.  [Abstract]

    AICAR (0.5 mM; 12 h) significantly increases the expression of Mfn2 in BUMPT Cells.

    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cell Death Dis. 2018 May 1;9(5):515.  [Abstract]

    Protein expression levels of AMPKα, p-AMPKα-thr172, p-ACC-ser79, LC3, Beclin-1, ATG5 and ATG7 in WT MSCs or control CrispCas MSCs, or AMPKα DKO MSCs before and after treatment with FAC or AICAR.

    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis. 2018 Nov;1864(11):3723-3738.  [Abstract]

    The effect of AICAR on the expression of AMPK, p-AMPK, mTOR, p-mTOR, and autophagy-related protein by Western blot analysis.

    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Front Pharmacol. 2018 Apr 16;9:345.  [Abstract]

    AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation by AST blunts dysfunction of lipid metabolism and resistance in HepG2 cells. Representative bands of SREBP-1c nuclear protein and cytoplasmic proteins are visualized in the immunoblotting assay.

    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Front Pharmacol. 2018 Apr 16;9:345.  [Abstract]

    AMP-activated protein kinase activation by AST inhibits the expression of sterol regulatory element binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c) and SREBP-1c related genes. AST promotes AMPKa1 mRNA expression, AMPKa2 mRNA expression, and suppresses the expression of SREBP-1c, and its downstream genes FAS, ACC1, and also AMPK downstream gene SCD1.

    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Cell Physiol. 2018 Dec;233(12):9701-9715.  [Abstract]

    HUVECs are pretreated with Compound C (5, 10, or 20 μM) for 18 hr or AICAR (1, 2, or 4 mM) for 1 hr, and then exposed to LSS for 30 min.

    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Front Pharmacol. 2018 Jul 16;9:761.  [Abstract]

    Epithelial cells from colon tissue are extracted from mice in each group (n=6-8 per group) and protein level of p-AMPK (Thr172) and AMPKα1/2 are measured by western blot.

    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int J Mol Med. 2018 May;41(5):2535-2544.  [Abstract]

    MC3T3-E1 cells are treated with AICAR (10 μM) in the presence or absence of 3-MA (5 mM) or CQ (10 μM) for 24 h, after which western blot analysis is conducted.

    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int J Mol Med. 2018 May;41(5):2535-2544.  [Abstract]

    Cells are treated with AICAR and AICAR (A++, 10 μM) + Compound C (C++, 1 μM) for 24 h, after which western blot analysis is performed.

    AICAR purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai). 2018 Feb 1;50(2):144-155.  [Abstract]

    Raw264.7 macrophages with serum deprivation are treated with 50 μM Rg1 for 48 h in absence or presence of compound C (10 mM) or AICAR (250 μM). Western blots of the protein expressions of Atg5, Beclin1, LC3, and p62/SQSMT1.
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    Description

    AICAR (Acadesine) is an adenosine analog and a AMPK activator. AICAR regulates the glucose and lipid metabolism, and inhibits proinflammatory cytokines and iNOS production. AICAR is also an autophagy, YAP and mitophagy inhibitor[1][2].

    IC50 & Target[1]

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    Mitophagy

     

    Human Endogenous Metabolite

     

    In Vitro

    HepG2 cells are treated with various concentrations of AICAR (0.1-1.0 mM) for 12, 24, and 48 h, respectively. The expression level of IR-β significantly decreases with 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 mM of AICAR at 48 h to 50%, 53%, and 46% of the control, respectively[1].

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

    In Vivo

    Fourteen-week-old male, lean (L; 31.3 g body wt) wild-type and ob/ob (O; 59.6 g body wt) mice are injected with the AMP-activated kinase (AMPK) activator AICAR (A) at 0.5 mg/g per day or saline control (C) for 14 days. At 24 h after the last injection (including a 12-h fast), all mice are killed, and the plantar flexor complex muscle (gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris) is excised for analysis. Muscle mass is lower in OC (159±12 mg) than LC, LA, and OA (176±10, 178±9, and 166±16 mg, respectively) mice, independent of a body weight change[3].
    The kidney weight is significantly higher in the untreated group when compared with both the exercise and AICAR (0.5 mg/g body wt) groups. The heart weight is higher in the exercise group than in the other groups, whereas the liver weight is significantly higher in the AICAR-treated group when compared with the exercise and untreated groups[4].

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

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    Molecular Weight

    258.23

    Formula

    C9H14N4O5

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    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    White to light yellow

    SMILES

    OC[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](N2C(N)=C(N=C2)C(N)=O)O1

    Structure Classification
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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 : 125 mg/mL (484.06 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    H2O : 65 mg/mL (251.71 mM; Need ultrasonic and warming)

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    Stock Solutions
    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 3.8725 mL 19.3626 mL 38.7252 mL
    5 mM 0.7745 mL 3.8725 mL 7.7450 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: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (8.05 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 (8.05 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 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.

    For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
    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.

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      Add each solvent one by one:  PBS

      Solubility: 110 mg/mL (425.98 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 99.97%

    References
    Cell Assay
    [1]

    HepG2 cells (5×105 cells) are plated in 6-well culture plate dishes and then are incubated in the serum-free media for 12 h before transfection. One microgram of plasmid is transfected with FuGENE6 Transfection Reagent. After 5 h of transfection, the culture media are removed and then media supplemented with or without AICAR (0.1-1.0 mM) are added to each well. The stimulation media are changed every 24 h[1].

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

    Animal Administration
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    Mice[2]
    Fourteen-week-old lean (Lepob/+ or Lepob/+) and ob/ob (Lepob/Lepob) male mice are uesd. After the 14-day experimental treatment (24 h after AICAR injection, including a 12-h fast), the plantar flexor complex muscle is cleanly (tendon-to-tendon) excised from an anesthetized mouse. The muscle is quickly weighed and then processed for histology or frozen in liquid nitrogen and stored at -80°C. The anesthetized mice are killed by transection of the diaphragm and removal of the entire heart, after blood collection via needle puncture directly into the heart. AICAR or saline (control) is injected subcutaneously into the lateral distal portion of the back. AICAR is administered at 0.5 mg/g per day one time for 14 days. Saline (control) is injected in volumes identical to those used for AICAR treatment in a manner identical to that of AICAR treatment. Body weight is measured prior to death.
    Rats[3]
    Male 5-week-old ZDF rats are either subcutaneously injected with a single dose of AICAR (0.5 mg/g body wt) or underwent a single bout of treadmill running (60 min, speed of 25 m/min at a 5% incline). Untreated ZDF rats serve as controls (n=5 in each group). One hour after the subcutaneous AICAR injection or immediately after treadmill running, rats are killed by cervical dislocation. To avoid any effect of muscle spasm and hypoxia, red and white gastrocnemius muscles are removed within seconds and immediately freeze clamped for later determination of AMPK activity.

    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
    H2O / DMSO 1 mM 3.8725 mL 19.3626 mL 38.7252 mL 96.8129 mL
    5 mM 0.7745 mL 3.8725 mL 7.7450 mL 19.3626 mL
    10 mM 0.3873 mL 1.9363 mL 3.8725 mL 9.6813 mL
    15 mM 0.2582 mL 1.2908 mL 2.5817 mL 6.4542 mL
    20 mM 0.1936 mL 0.9681 mL 1.9363 mL 4.8406 mL
    25 mM 0.1549 mL 0.7745 mL 1.5490 mL 3.8725 mL
    30 mM 0.1291 mL 0.6454 mL 1.2908 mL 3.2271 mL
    40 mM 0.0968 mL 0.4841 mL 0.9681 mL 2.4203 mL
    50 mM 0.0775 mL 0.3873 mL 0.7745 mL 1.9363 mL
    60 mM 0.0645 mL 0.3227 mL 0.6454 mL 1.6135 mL
    80 mM 0.0484 mL 0.2420 mL 0.4841 mL 1.2102 mL
    100 mM 0.0387 mL 0.1936 mL 0.3873 mL 0.9681 mL
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