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Ascomycin  (Synonyms: Immunomycin; FR-900520; FK520)

Cat. No.: HY-13557 Purity: ≥98.0%
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Ascomycin (Immunomycin; FR-900520; FK520) is an ethyl analog of Tacrolimus (FK506) with strong immunosuppressant properties. Ascomycin is also a macrocyclic polyketide antibiotic with multiple biological activities such as anti-malarial, anti-fungal and anti-spasmodic. Ascomycin prevents graft rejection and has potential for varying skin ailments research.

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Ascomycin Chemical Structure

Ascomycin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 104987-12-4

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Based on 7 publication(s) in Google Scholar

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    Ascomycin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: MBio. 2017 Oct 24;8(5). pii: e01752-17.  [Abstract]

    Deletion of the FKB1 gene of M. furfur confers resistance to FK506. Sensitivity of the M. furfur strain CBS 14141 to the calcineurin inhibitors FK506, Ascomycin, and Pimecrolimus.
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    Description

    Ascomycin (Immunomycin; FR-900520; FK520) is an ethyl analog of Tacrolimus (FK506) with strong immunosuppressant properties. Ascomycin is also a macrocyclic polyketide antibiotic with multiple biological activities such as anti-malarial, anti-fungal and anti-spasmodic. Ascomycin prevents graft rejection and has potential for varying skin ailments research[1][2].

    IC50 & Target

    Plasmodium

     

    In Vitro

    Ascomycin (FR-900520) suppresses immune response in vitro with an IC50 value of 0.55 nM for mouse mixed lymphocyte reaction[1].
    Ascomycin is a powerful calcium-dependent serine/threonine protein phosphatase (calcineurin [CaN], protein phosphatase 2B) inhibitors. Its mechanism of action involves the formation of a molecular complex with the intracellular FK506-binding protein-12 (FKBP12), thereby acquiring the ability to interact with CaN and to interfere with the dephosphorylation of various substrates[3].

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

    In Vivo

    Ascomycin (FR-900520; i.m.; 0.32-32 mg/kg; 5 days a week; for 2 weeks) clearly prolongs skin allograft survival in rats[1].

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

    Animal Model: WKA rats (8-10 weeks old) transplanted with F344 skin allografts[1]
    Dosage: 0.32 mg/kg, 1 mg/kg, 3.2 mg/kg, 10 mg/kg, 32 mg/kg
    Administration: i.m.; 5 days a week; for 2 weeks
    Result: Clearly prolonged skin allograft survival in rats
    Molecular Weight

    792.01

    Formula

    C43H69NO12

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    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    White to off-white

    SMILES

    O=C([C@@](CCCC1)([H])N1C(C([C@@]2(O)[C@H](C)C[C@H](OC)[C@@](O2)([H])[C@@H](OC)C[C@@H](C)C/C(C)=C/[C@H]3CC)=O)=O)O[C@H](/C(C)=C/[C@H]4C[C@@H](OC)[C@H](O)CC4)[C@H](C)[C@@H](O)CC3=O

    Structure Classification
    Initial Source

    Streptomyces tubercidicus

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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 : ≥ 39 mg/mL (49.24 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    *"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

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    Stock Solutions
    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 1.2626 mL 6.3131 mL 12.6261 mL
    5 mM 0.2525 mL 1.2626 mL 2.5252 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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    In Vivo:

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    For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
    To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
    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.

    • Protocol 1

      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

      Solubility: 2.5 mg/mL (3.16 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

      This protocol yields a suspended solution of 2.5 mg/mL. Suspended solution can be used for oral and intraperitoneal injection.

      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.
    • Protocol 2

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

      Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (2.63 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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    Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL  DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).
    The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only. If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).
    Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
     If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
    Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: ≥98.0%

    References

    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 1.2626 mL 6.3131 mL 12.6261 mL 31.5653 mL
    5 mM 0.2525 mL 1.2626 mL 2.5252 mL 6.3131 mL
    10 mM 0.1263 mL 0.6313 mL 1.2626 mL 3.1565 mL
    15 mM 0.0842 mL 0.4209 mL 0.8417 mL 2.1044 mL
    20 mM 0.0631 mL 0.3157 mL 0.6313 mL 1.5783 mL
    25 mM 0.0505 mL 0.2525 mL 0.5050 mL 1.2626 mL
    30 mM 0.0421 mL 0.2104 mL 0.4209 mL 1.0522 mL
    40 mM 0.0316 mL 0.1578 mL 0.3157 mL 0.7891 mL
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