Molidustat
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Molidustat (BAY 85-3934) is an orally active inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase (HIF-PH) with IC50 values of 480 nM, 280 nM, and 450 nM for PHD1, PHD2, and PHD3, respectively. Molidustat can elevate the levels of circulating erythropoietin (EPO) to near-normal physiological ranges. Molidustat can be utilized in the research of renal anemia.
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- Purity: 99.70%
- CAS No.: 1154028-82-6
- Formula: C13H14N8O2
- Molecular Weight:314.30
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 1 year , -20°C, 6 months
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Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Molidustat
More- Immunity. 2026 Feb 18:S1074-7613(26)00035-X. [Abstract]
- Cell Rep. 2021 Apr 20;35(3):109020. [Abstract]
- iScience. 2021 Sep 25;24(10):103170. [Abstract]
- Microb Pathog. 2026 Apr:213:108291. [Abstract]
- J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2021 Feb 20:195:113870. [Abstract]
- Drug Test Anal. 2025 May;17(5):647-654. [Abstract]
- Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2018 Sep 3;503(1):297-303. [Abstract]
- bioRxiv. 2023 Nov 2.
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Biological Activity
IC50: 480 nM (PHD1), 280 nM (PHD2), 450 nM (PHD3)[1]
Molidustat (BAY 85-3934) (5 μM; 20 min) is sufficient to induce detectable levels of HIF-1α in HeLa cells. In a cell reporter assay, Molidustat induces expression of a firefly luciferase reporter gene under the control of a hypoxia response element promoter with a mean (± SD) EC50 of 8.4 μM (n=4)[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Molidustat (0.5-10 mg/kg; orally; five times weekly) can normalize the blood pressure in rat models of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and effectively alleviate renal anemia in rats with impaired renal function[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
| NCT Number | Sponsor | Condition | Start Date |
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| NCT01329991 | Plexxikon| | 2011-05 | PHASE1 |
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 1154028-82-6
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 314.30
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Formula C13H14N8O2
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O=C1C(N2N=NC=C2)=CNN1C3=NC=NC(N4CCOCC4)=C3
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Synonyms
BAY 85-3934
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 1 year -20°C 6 months
Publications (8)
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Most Recent
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Immunity
The transcriptional repressor Fli1 inhibits proteostasis during nutrient stress to limit NK cell persistence in solid tumors. [Abstract]2026 Feb 18:S1074-7613(26)00035-X. PMID: 41713422 -
Cell Rep
Hypoxic and pharmacological activation of HIF inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection of lung epithelial cells. [Abstract]2021 Apr 20;35(3):109020. PMID: 33852916 -
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2021 Sep 25;24(10):103170. PMID: 34646996 -
Microb Pathog
Baicalin inhibits macrophage glycolysis and succinate-driven HIF-1α signaling by targeting PKM2 to alleviate RSV-induced inflammation. [Abstract]2026 Apr:213:108291. PMID: 41544903 -
J Pharm Biomed Anal
Screening method of mildronate and over 300 doping agents by reversed-phase liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry. [Abstract]2021 Feb 20:195:113870. PMID: 33453569 -
Drug Test Anal
Simultaneous detection of three hypoxia-inducible factor stabilizers-molidustat, roxadustat, and vadadustat-in multiple keratinized matrices and its application in a doping context. [Abstract]2025 May;17(5):647-654. PMID: 38992954
Molidustat purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Drug Test Anal. 2025 May;17(5):647-654. [Abstract]
Beard hair chromatogram. Molidustat concentration is 55 pg/mg. From bottom to top: Transition for internal standard testosterone-d3 (292.24 > 96.99) and two transitions of molidustat (315.0 > 137.10 and 315.10 > 207.00).
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Biochem Biophys Res Commun
Effects of intracellular iron overload on cell death and identification of potent cell death inhibitors. [Abstract]2018 Sep 3;503(1):297-303. PMID: 29890135
Molidustat purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2018 Sep 3;503(1):297-303. [Abstract]
Effects of adaptaquin (10 mM) and Molidustat (10 mM) on Fe-8HQ (15 mM, 14 h)-induced LDH release in AML 12 cells.
Molidustat purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2018 Sep 3;503(1):297-303. [Abstract]
Morphology of HT-1080 cells treated with Fe-8HQ (10 mM, 8 h) ± adaptaquin (10 mM) or Molidustat (10 mM).
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Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 5 mg/mL (15.91 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
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. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.
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. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.
- 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.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 0.5 mg/mL (1.59 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 0.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (5.0 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.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
Solubility: ≥ 0.5 mg/mL (1.59 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 0.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (5.0 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.
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.
Add each solvent one by one: 0.5% CMC-Na/saline water
Solubility: 10 mg/mL (31.82 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic
Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:
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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.
Please enter your animal formula composition:
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Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
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The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO. Stock solution concentration: mg/mL.
1. Take μL DMSO stock solution;
2. Add μL .
μL , mix evenly;
3. Then add μL Tween 80, mix evenly;
4. Then add μL
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.
Protocol
Rats: BAY 85-3934 is prepared as a solution in ethanol:Solutol HS 15:water (10:20:70). In a repeat-dose, 26-day experiment, male Wistar rats (240–340 g in body weight) are administered vehicle or BAY 85-3934 at doses of 0.5 mg/kg, 1.25 mg/kg, 2.5 mg/kg, and 5 mg/kg. The efficacy of BAY 85-3934 (2.5 mg/kg, once-daily, oral) is also compared with that of rhEPO (25 IU/kg, 50 IU/kg, and 100 IU/kg, twice-weekly, s.c. injection). The time-course of induction of EPO mRNA expression and plasma EPO is determined at baseline and 0.5 h, 1 h, 2 h, 4 h, 6 h, and 8 h after oral administration of a single dose of BAY 85-3934 (5 mg/kg)[1].
Monkey: BAY 85-3934 is prepared as a solution in 0.5% tylose. Male and female cynomolgus monkeys (2.8–5.6 kg in body weight) are administered at doses of 0.5 mg/kg and 1.5 mg/kg at 0 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, and 96 h. Blood samples are taken at 7 h, 31 h, 55 h, 79 h, 103 h, and 168 h. Erythropoietic parameters are also evaluated after a 2-week treatment period with s.c. administration of rhEPO (100 IU/kg twice weekly at days 1, 4, 8, and 11) and BAY 85-3934 (1.5 mg/kg) once daily[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (279 KB)
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References
[1]. Flamme I, et al. Mimicking hypoxia to treat anemia: HIF-stabilizer BAY 85-3934 (Molidustat) stimulates erythropoietin production without hypertensive effects. PLoS One. 2014 Nov 13;9(11):e111838. [Content Brief]
[2]. Yamamoto H,et al. Molidustat for Renal Anemia in Nondialysis Patients Previously Treated with Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents: A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study. Am J Nephrol. 2021;52(10-11):884-893. [Content Brief]
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, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months. 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 |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 3.1817 mL | 15.9084 mL | 31.8167 mL | 79.5418 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.6363 mL | 3.1817 mL | 6.3633 mL | 15.9084 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.3182 mL | 1.5908 mL | 3.1817 mL | 7.9542 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.2121 mL | 1.0606 mL | 2.1211 mL | 5.3028 mL |
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