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L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine  (Synonyms: L-Buthionine sulfoximine; L-BSO)

Cat. No.: HY-106376A Purity: ≥98.0%
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L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine is a cell-permeable, potent, fast acting and irreversible inhibitor of g-glutamylcysteine synthetase and depletes cellular glutathione levels. The IC50 value of L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine on melanoma, breast and ovarian tumor specimens are 1.9 μM, 8.6 μM, and 29 μM, respectively.

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L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine Chemical Structure

L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 83730-53-4

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Description

L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine is a cell-permeable, potent, fast acting and irreversible inhibitor of g-glutamylcysteine synthetase and depletes cellular glutathione levels. The IC50 value of L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine on melanoma, breast and ovarian tumor specimens are 1.9 μM, 8.6 μM, and 29 μM, respectively.

IC50 & Target

γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase[1].

In Vitro

L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine (BSO: 50 μM) treatment for 48 hr results in a 95% decrease in ZAZ and M14 melanoma cell line GSH levels, and a 60% decrease in GST enzyme activity. GST-π protein and mRNA levels are significantly reduced in both cell lines[1].
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine (BSO) induces oxidative stress in a cell by irreversibly inhibiting g-glutamylcysteine synthetase, an essential enzyme for the synthesis of glutathione (GSH)[2].
L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine (BSO) induces ferroptosis in cancer cells[3].

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

In Vivo

BSO causes an elevated frequency of DNA deletions during mouse development. BSO treatment reduced GSH concentration in mouse fetuses by 55% and 70% at 2 mM and 20 mM BSO doses, respectively, compared to untreated mice. Co-treatment with 2 mM BSO and 20 mM NAC depleted GSH to a similar extent as 2 mM BSO, consistent with the function of BSO to inhibit the g-GCS enzyme indispensable for GSH synthesis. Like GSH, cysteine levels dropped following BSO treatment[2].

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

Animal Model: C57BL/6J pun/pun mice[2].
Dosage: 2 mM L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine (BSO), 20 mM BSO, 2 mM BSO and 20 mM NAC, 20 mM NAC or unsupplemented water for 18 days from 0.5 to 18.5 d.p.c. The pH of supplemented water is as follows: 6.88, 20 mM BSO; 3.37, 2 mM BSO; 2.65, 2 mM BSO plus 20 mM NAC; and 2.58, 20 mM NAC. The pH of regular water used in our facility is ~4.
Administration: Drinking water.
Result: The average number of eye-spots (mean±SEM) is 5.36±0.29 (n=46), 7.79±0.45 (n=34) and 8.78±0.61 (n=32) in untreated controls, 2 mM L-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine (BSO) and 20 mM BSO treated mice, respectively. The 2 mM BSO treatment results in ~30% more eye-spots, and the 20 mM treatment results in 40% more eye-spots compared with untreated mice.
Molecular Weight

222.31

Formula

C8H18N2O3S

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

N[C@H](C(O)=O)CCS(CCCC)(=O)=N

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

H2O : 18.33 mg/mL (82.45 mM; Need ultrasonic)

DMSO : < 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)

Preparing
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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.4982 mL 22.4911 mL 44.9822 mL
5 mM 0.8996 mL 4.4982 mL 8.9964 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 (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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In Vivo:

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: 100 mg/mL (449.82 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: ≥99.0%

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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 (sealed storage, away from moisture). 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
H2O 1 mM 4.4982 mL 22.4911 mL 44.9822 mL 112.4556 mL
5 mM 0.8996 mL 4.4982 mL 8.9964 mL 22.4911 mL
10 mM 0.4498 mL 2.2491 mL 4.4982 mL 11.2456 mL
15 mM 0.2999 mL 1.4994 mL 2.9988 mL 7.4970 mL
20 mM 0.2249 mL 1.1246 mL 2.2491 mL 5.6228 mL
25 mM 0.1799 mL 0.8996 mL 1.7993 mL 4.4982 mL
30 mM 0.1499 mL 0.7497 mL 1.4994 mL 3.7485 mL
40 mM 0.1125 mL 0.5623 mL 1.1246 mL 2.8114 mL
50 mM 0.0900 mL 0.4498 mL 0.8996 mL 2.2491 mL
60 mM 0.0750 mL 0.3749 mL 0.7497 mL 1.8743 mL
80 mM 0.0562 mL 0.2811 mL 0.5623 mL 1.4057 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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