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Dipyridamole is an orally active phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor. Dipyridamole also is an antiplatelet agent used in secondary prophylaxis against stroke. Dipyridamole can induce cancer cell-specific apoptosis.

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CAS No. : 58-32-2

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    Dipyridamole purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2025 May 21:101539.  [Abstract]

    Representative flow cytometry plots and quantification of the percentage of BNDs and CNBs in naïve B cells treated with Dipyridamole (1 mM; 3 d) or vehicle, in the presence and absence of inosine (250 mM). Dipyridamole nearly reversed the effects of inosine, including the increased frequency of BNDs.

    Dipyridamole purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2025 May 21:101539.  [Abstract]

    Mice were injected with ConA (10 mg/kg), inosine (300 mg/kg), or a combination of both, with or without Dipyridamole (1 mg/kg; i.p.; 30 minutes before inosine administration). Representative images of H&E-stained liver sections were obtained. Dipyridamole reversed the substantial reduction in the area of hepatic necrosis in inosine-treated mice.

    Dipyridamole purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2025 Dec 1;66(15):16.  [Abstract]

    The representative fundus examination images and hematoxylin and eosin-stained images on day 14 after immunization in EAU and preventative Dipyridamole (DIP) (300 mg/kg/day; p.o.; 6 d) groups, with the black arrows indicating inflammatory exudation and linear lesions and the white arrows highlighting retinal folding. Preventative Dipyridamole (DIP) significantly attenuated chorioretinal lesions, infiltrations, and vasculitis.

    Dipyridamole purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2025 Dec 1;66(15):16.  [Abstract]

    The flow cytometry dot plots and column charts showing the percentage of CD4+ cells, CD4+IFN-γ+ and CD4+IL-17A+ cells in the live cells in retinal tissues from the EAU and preventative Dipyridamole (DIP) (300 mg/kg/day; p.o.; 6 d) groups.

    Dipyridamole purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2025 Dec 1;66(15):16.  [Abstract]

    Histograms of the Carboxy fluorescein succinimidyl ester fluorescence intensity and scatter plot showed the proliferation of T cells cultured in different Dipyridamole (DIP) (3-4 μM; 72 h) concentrations. Dipyridamole (DIP) dosedependently suppressed CD4+ T-cell proliferation.

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    Description

    Dipyridamole is an orally active phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor. Dipyridamole also is an antiplatelet agent used in secondary prophylaxis against stroke. Dipyridamole can induce cancer cell-specific apoptosis[1][2][3].

    IC50 & Target

    PDE

    Cellular Effect
    Cell Line Type Value Description References
    COR-L23 IC50
    15 nM
    Compound: 3, DP
    Inhibition of ENT-mediated [3H]thymidine incorporation in human COR-L23 cells by liquid scintillation counting
    Inhibition of ENT-mediated [3H]thymidine incorporation in human COR-L23 cells by liquid scintillation counting
    [PMID: 21366300]
    HEK293 IC50
    2 μM
    Compound: Dipyridamole
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of 9-(2-phosphonomethoxyethyl)adenine(PMEA) efflux (PMEA: 1 uM) in MRP4-expressing HEK293 cells
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of 9-(2-phosphonomethoxyethyl)adenine(PMEA) efflux (PMEA: 1 uM) in MRP4-expressing HEK293 cells
    [PMID: 12695538]
    HEK293 IC50
    30 μM
    Compound: Dipyridamole
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of 9-(2-phosphonomethoxyethyl)adenine(PMEA) efflux (PMEA: 1 uM) in MRP5-expressing HEK293 cells
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of 9-(2-phosphonomethoxyethyl)adenine(PMEA) efflux (PMEA: 1 uM) in MRP5-expressing HEK293 cells
    [PMID: 12695538]
    K562 IC50
    144.8 nM
    Compound: Dipyridamole
    Inhibition of ENT1 in human K562 cells by flow cytometric assay
    Inhibition of ENT1 in human K562 cells by flow cytometric assay
    [PMID: 17636949]
    L1210 IC50
    0.34 μM
    Compound: DP
    Inhibition of [3H]thymidine uptake in L1210 cells
    Inhibition of [3H]thymidine uptake in L1210 cells
    [PMID: 15369395]
    NIH-3T3-G185 IC50
    22.7 μM
    Compound: Dipyridamole
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of Daunorubicin efflux in NIH-3T3-G185 cells
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of Daunorubicin efflux in NIH-3T3-G185 cells
    [PMID: 11716514]
    NIH-3T3-G185 IC50
    23.7 μM
    Compound: Dipyridamole
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of LDS-751 efflux in NIH-3T3-G185 cells
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of LDS-751 efflux in NIH-3T3-G185 cells
    [PMID: 11716514]
    NIH-3T3-G185 IC50
    34.3 μM
    Compound: Dipyridamole
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of Rhodamine 123 efflux in NIH-3T3-G185 cells
    TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of Rhodamine 123 efflux in NIH-3T3-G185 cells
    [PMID: 11716514]
    Sf21 IC50
    72 μM
    Compound: 3
    Inhibition of His-tagged catalytic domain Trypanosoma brucei brucei PDEB1 expressed in baculovirus infected insect Sf21 cells
    Inhibition of His-tagged catalytic domain Trypanosoma brucei brucei PDEB1 expressed in baculovirus infected insect Sf21 cells
    [PMID: 22023548]
    U2OS IC50
    8.1 nM
    Compound: 3108
    Inhibition of the equilibrative nucleoside transporter (ENT1, SLC29A1) as assessed by GPCR-mediated changes in cell morphology using the impedance-based transporter activity through receptor activation (TRACT) assay (PubChem AID: 1745861)
    Inhibition of the equilibrative nucleoside transporter (ENT1, SLC29A1) as assessed by GPCR-mediated changes in cell morphology using the impedance-based transporter activity through receptor activation (TRACT) assay (PubChem AID: 1745861)
    [PMID: 31551431]
    In Vitro

    Dipyridamole (5 μM; 15 min) results in a 2.5-fold increase in intracellular cAMP levels in OCI-AML-3 cells[2].
    Dipyridamole (5 μM; 48 h) with the statin combination induces apoptosis in primary AML cells[2].
    Dipyridamole (5 μM; 48 h) possesse cAMP/PKA-independent activity against statininduced SREBP2 activation[2].

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

    Apoptosis Analysis[2]

    Cell Line: AML (OCI-AML-2, OCI-AML-3) cell line
    Concentration: 5 μM
    Incubation Time: 48 h
    Result: Induced apoptosis with the combination of fluvastatin and dipyridamole, cilostazol, forskolin, or dbcAMP in OCI-AML-2 and OCI-AML-3 cells.

    RT-PCR[2]

    Cell Line: LP1 cell line
    Concentration: 5 μM
    Incubation Time: 16 h
    Result: Increased the sensibility of cancer cells to statin-induced apoptosis.
    In Vivo

    Dipyridamole (10 mg/kg; p.o. once daily for 18 d) mitigates tumor growth, ameliorated concurrent alterations in blood circulation and tumor tissues, and platelet infiltration in tumor tissues[3].

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

    Animal Model: C57BL/6-LLC tumor-bearing mice models[3]
    Dosage: 10 mg/kg
    Administration: Oral gavage; 10 mg/kg; once daily for 18 days
    Result: Mitigated tumor growth in tumor-bearing mice.
    Clinical Trial
    Molecular Weight

    504.63

    Formula

    C24H40N8O4

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    Light yellow to yellow

    SMILES

    OCCN(CCO)C1=NC(N2CCCCC2)=C(N=C(N(CCO)CCO)N=C3N4CCCCC4)C3=N1

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    *In solvent : -80°C, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months (protect from light)

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    DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL (99.08 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 1.9816 mL 9.9082 mL 19.8165 mL
    5 mM 0.3963 mL 1.9816 mL 3.9633 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, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

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

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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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      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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    * 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, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

    Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
    DMSO 1 mM 1.9816 mL 9.9082 mL 19.8165 mL 49.5412 mL
    5 mM 0.3963 mL 1.9816 mL 3.9633 mL 9.9082 mL
    10 mM 0.1982 mL 0.9908 mL 1.9816 mL 4.9541 mL
    15 mM 0.1321 mL 0.6605 mL 1.3211 mL 3.3027 mL
    20 mM 0.0991 mL 0.4954 mL 0.9908 mL 2.4771 mL
    25 mM 0.0793 mL 0.3963 mL 0.7927 mL 1.9816 mL
    30 mM 0.0661 mL 0.3303 mL 0.6605 mL 1.6514 mL
    40 mM 0.0495 mL 0.2477 mL 0.4954 mL 1.2385 mL
    50 mM 0.0396 mL 0.1982 mL 0.3963 mL 0.9908 mL
    60 mM 0.0330 mL 0.1651 mL 0.3303 mL 0.8257 mL
    80 mM 0.0248 mL 0.1239 mL 0.2477 mL 0.6193 mL
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