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AMG 837 is an orally active, selective GPR40/FFA1 agonist with an EC50 of 1.5 nM against human GPR40. AMG 837 stimulates insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner, and effectively improves glycemic control in both normal and diabetic rodent models. AMG 837 binds to the BacA protein and impairs the survival and replication of Brucella. AMG 837 can be used in research related to type 2 diabetes and brucellosis.

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CAS No. : 865231-46-5

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    AMG 837 purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2025 Apr 9:757:151624.  [Abstract]

    Ability of different concentrations compounds or drugs (GM, Gentamicin, Sterile; AMG 837; RORγt 13; RIF; 4, 16 μg/mL) to clear B. melitensis TZ in RAW264.7 cells at 24 h. Cells appear blue; B. melitensis TZ appear green.

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    Description

    AMG 837 is an orally active, selective GPR40/FFA1 agonist with an EC50 of 1.5 nM against human GPR40. AMG 837 stimulates insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner, and effectively improves glycemic control in both normal and diabetic rodent models. AMG 837 binds to the BacA protein and impairs the survival and replication of Brucella. AMG 837 can be used in research related to type 2 diabetes and brucellosis[1][2].

    Cellular Effect
    Cell Line Type Value Description References
    A9 EC50
    41 nM
    Compound: 2, AMG 837
    Agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in mouse A9 cells by inositol phosphate accumulation assay
    Agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in mouse A9 cells by inositol phosphate accumulation assay
    [PMID: 24900872]
    CHO EC50
    0.013 μM
    Compound: AMG 837
    Partial agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in CHO cells measured over 20 secs interval by luminometric analysis
    Partial agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in CHO cells measured over 20 secs interval by luminometric analysis
    [PMID: 26620255]
    CHO EC50
    0.06 μM
    Compound: 1, AMG 837
    Agonist activity at human FFA1 receptor expressed in CHO cell membranes after 4 hrs by aequorin bioluminescence assay
    Agonist activity at human FFA1 receptor expressed in CHO cell membranes after 4 hrs by aequorin bioluminescence assay
    [PMID: 24900707]
    CHO EC50
    0.06 μM
    Compound: 1, AMG-837
    Agonist activity at GPR40 expressed in CHO cells after 20 seconds by aequorin bioluminescence assay in presence of 0.1 % human serum
    Agonist activity at GPR40 expressed in CHO cells after 20 seconds by aequorin bioluminescence assay in presence of 0.1 % human serum
    [PMID: 24900539]
    CHO EC50
    0.08 μM
    Compound: AMG 837
    Partial agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in CHO cells measured over 20 secs interval by luminometric analysis in presence of 0.01% human serum albumin
    Partial agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in CHO cells measured over 20 secs interval by luminometric analysis in presence of 0.01% human serum albumin
    [PMID: 26620255]
    CHO EC50
    104 nM
    Compound: 2, AMG 837
    Agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in CHO cells by aequorin assay
    Agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in CHO cells by aequorin assay
    [PMID: 24900872]
    CHO EC50
    8.8 μM
    Compound: AMG 837
    Partial agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in CHO cells measured over 20 secs interval by luminometric analysis in presence of 100% human serum
    Partial agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in CHO cells measured over 20 secs interval by luminometric analysis in presence of 100% human serum
    [PMID: 26620255]
    HEK293 EC50
    2.2 nM
    Compound: AMG-837
    Agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in HEK293 cells measured after 18 to 20 hrs by beta-gal based luciferase reporter gene assay
    Agonist activity at human GPR40 expressed in HEK293 cells measured after 18 to 20 hrs by beta-gal based luciferase reporter gene assay
    [PMID: 27994752]
    MIN6 EC50
    4.8 nM
    Compound: 8, AMG-837
    Induction of insulin secretion in mouse MIN6 cells
    Induction of insulin secretion in mouse MIN6 cells
    [PMID: 22217876]
    In Vitro

    AMG 837 stimulates inositol phosphate accumulation in A9_GPR40 cells with an EC50 of 7.8 nM[1].
    AMG 837 potently and selectively stimulates Ca2+ influx mediated by human GPR40 in CHO cells, with an EC50 of 13.5 nM, and shows no activity against the homologous human GPR41, GPR43 or GPR120 receptors[1].
    AMG 837 activates GPR40 across multiple preclinical species, with EC50 values of 22.6 nM in mice, 31.7 nM in rats, 71.3 nM in dogs, and 30.6 nM in rhesus monkeys in the CHO cell aequorin assay[1].
    The potency of AMG 837 against human GPR40 decreases in the presence of serum albumin or human serum, with an EC50 value of 210 nM in 0.625% HSA and 2140 nM in 100% human serum[1].
    AMG 837 (1 μM) enhances insulin secretion activity of primary mouse islets in a glucose-dependent manner[1].
    AMG 837 inhibits the growth of B. melitensis TZ, B. melitensis M5-90, B. suis S2, and B. abortus A19[2].
    AMG 837 (4-16 μg/mL; 6-48 h) effectively inhibits B. melitensis TZ in RAW264.7 cells at a concentration of 4 μg/mL, and completely eliminates the bacterium at 16 μg/mL following 6, 12, 24, and 48 h of incubation[2].

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    In Vivo

    AMG 837 (0.03-0.3 mg/kg; p.o.; single administration) improves glucose tolerance in a dose-dependent manner in normal Sprague-Dawley rats[1].
    AMG 837 (0.3 mg/kg; p.o.; single administration) effectively improves glucose tolerance and increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in normal Sprague-Dawley rats even after two consecutive glucose challenges[1].
    AMG 837 (0.3-3 mg/kg; p.o.; single administration) reduces the postprandial blood glucose AUC0-t by approximately 46% in insulin-resistant Zucker obese rats by enhancing glucose-stimulated insulin secretion[1].
    AMG 837 (0.03-0.3 mg/kg; p.o.; once daily for 21 days) maintains the efficacy of improving glucose tolerance in insulin-resistant Zucker obese rats, and reduces glucose AUC0-t by 25% at the dose of 0.3 mg/kg on day 21 of administration; its mechanism of action is to continuously stimulate insulin secretion via glucose, without affecting the body weight of rats[1].

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

    Animal Model: Sprague-Dawley (8-week-old male)[1]
    Dosage: 0.03 mg/kg; 0.1 mg/kg; 0.3 mg/kg
    Administration: p.o.; single dose
    Result: Did not affect baseline glucose levels 30 minutes post-dose.
    Induced a dose-dependent increase in plasma insulin levels, with peak secretion at 5 and 15 minutes post-glucose challenge.
    Achieved a half-maximal dose to lower post-prandial glucose of approximately 0.05 mg/kg.
    Animal Model: Sprague-Dawley (8-week-old male)[1]
    Dosage: 0.3 mg/kg
    Administration: p.o.; single dose
    Result: Improved blood glucose levels during both glucose challenges, with reduced glucose AUC during each challenge.
    Induced peak insulin secretion soon after each glucose administration, mirroring the single-challenge response.
    Animal Model: Zucker fatty (fa/fa) (8-week-old male; insulin-resistant, impaired glucose tolerance model)[1]
    Dosage: 0.3 mg/kg; 1 mg/kg; 3 mg/kg
    Administration: p.o.; single dose
    Result: Caused baseline glucose levels to trend lower and insulin levels to trend higher 30 minutes post-dose, though neither reached statistical significance.
    Reduced post-glucose challenge glucose levels at all doses, with glucose AUC reduced by ~46% for all doses.
    Induced a spike in plasma insulin levels 5 and 15 minutes post-glucose challenge at all doses.
    Animal Model: Zucker fatty (fa/fa) (8-week-old male; insulin-resistant, impaired glucose tolerance model)[1]
    Dosage: 0.03 mg/kg; 0.1 mg/kg; 0.3 mg/kg
    Administration: p.o.; daily; 21 days
    Result: On day 1, reduced glucose AUC by 17%, 34% , and 39% at 0.03, 0.1, and 0.3 mg/kg doses, respectively, with corresponding increased insulin secretion post-glucose challenge.
    On day 21, reduced glucose AUC by 7%, 15%, and 25% at 0.03, 0.1, and 0.3 mg/kg doses, respectively, with increased insulin secretion in the mid- and high-dose groups post-glucose challenge.
    Caused no differences in body weight between treatment and control groups over the 21-day period.
    Molecular Weight

    438.44

    Formula

    C26H21F3O3

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    Oil

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    White to off-white

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    OC(C[C@H](C#CC)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCC2=CC=CC(C3=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C3)=C2)=O

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    In solvent -80°C 6 months
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    1 mM 2.2808 mL 11.4041 mL 22.8081 mL
    5 mM 0.4562 mL 2.2808 mL 4.5616 mL
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    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 2.2808 mL 11.4041 mL 22.8081 mL 57.0203 mL
    5 mM 0.4562 mL 2.2808 mL 4.5616 mL 11.4041 mL
    10 mM 0.2281 mL 1.1404 mL 2.2808 mL 5.7020 mL
    15 mM 0.1521 mL 0.7603 mL 1.5205 mL 3.8014 mL
    20 mM 0.1140 mL 0.5702 mL 1.1404 mL 2.8510 mL
    25 mM 0.0912 mL 0.4562 mL 0.9123 mL 2.2808 mL
    30 mM 0.0760 mL 0.3801 mL 0.7603 mL 1.9007 mL
    40 mM 0.0570 mL 0.2851 mL 0.5702 mL 1.4255 mL
    50 mM 0.0456 mL 0.2281 mL 0.4562 mL 1.1404 mL
    60 mM 0.0380 mL 0.1901 mL 0.3801 mL 0.9503 mL
    80 mM 0.0285 mL 0.1426 mL 0.2851 mL 0.7128 mL
    100 mM 0.0228 mL 0.1140 mL 0.2281 mL 0.5702 mL
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