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Pepstatin  (Synonyms: Pepstatin A)

Cat. No.: HY-P0018 Purity: 98.28%
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Pepstatin (Pepstatin A) is a specific, orally active aspartic protease inhibitor produced by actinomycetes, with IC50s of 4.5 nM, 6.2 nM, 150 nM, 290 nM, 520 nM and 260 nM for hemoglobin-pepsin, hemoglobin-proctase, casein-pepsin, casein-proctase, casein-acid protease and hemoglobin-acid protease, respectively. Pepstatin also inhibits HIV protease.

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Pepstatin Chemical Structure

Pepstatin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 26305-03-3

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    Pepstatin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Pharmaceuticals. 2022, 15(12), 1509

    TSN (10 μM), Baf (0.5 μM), and E64D (25 μM) plus pepstatin A (50 μM; E + P ) treatment significantly inhibits the degradation ability of lysosomes (in HepG2 cells and L02 cells; medium for 6 h).
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    Description

    Pepstatin (Pepstatin A) is a specific, orally active aspartic protease inhibitor produced by actinomycetes, with IC50s of 4.5 nM, 6.2 nM, 150 nM, 290 nM, 520 nM and 260 nM for hemoglobin-pepsin, hemoglobin-proctase, casein-pepsin, casein-proctase, casein-acid protease and hemoglobin-acid protease, respectively. Pepstatin also inhibits HIV protease[1][2].

    IC50 & Target

    IC50: 4.5 nM (Hemoglobin-pepsin), 6.2 nM (Hemoglobin-proctase), 150 nM (Casein-pepsin), 260 nM (Hemoglobin-acid protease), 290 nM (Casein-proctase), 520 nM (Casein-acid protease)[1]

    In Vitro

    Pepstatin (Pepstatin A) (7 μM; 48 h) affects the intracellular processing of HIV-specific gag protein[2].

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

    In Vivo

    Pepstatin (Pepstatin A) has a very low toxicity, with LD50s of 1090 mg/kg, 875 mg/kg, 820 mg/kg and 450 mg/kg for mice, rats, rabbits, and dogs by i.p. route, and > 2000 mg/kg for all species by oral route[1].
    ? Pepstatin (0.5-50 mg/kg, p.o.) suppresses stomach ulceration of the pylorus in ligated Shay rats[1].

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

    Animal Model: Pylorus ligated male Wistar rats[1]
    Dosage: 0.5, 1, 10 and 50 mg/kg
    Administration: Oral administration, 15 minutes after pyloric ligation
    Result: Effectively prevented stomach ulceration.
    Molecular Weight

    685.89

    Formula

    C34H63N5O9

    CAS No.
    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    White to off-white

    Sequence

    IsoValeryl-Val-Val-Sta-Ala-Sta-OH

    Sequence Shortening

    IsoVeryl-VV-Sta-A-Sta-OH

    Structure Classification
    Initial Source

    actinomycetes

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    Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

    Storage

    Sealed storage, away from moisture

    Powder -80°C 2 years
    -20°C 1 year

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

    Solvent & Solubility
    In Vitro: 

    DMSO : 31.25 mg/mL (45.56 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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    Stock Solutions
    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 1.4580 mL 7.2898 mL 14.5796 mL
    5 mM 0.2916 mL 1.4580 mL 2.9159 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.

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    In Vivo:

    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.

    • Protocol 1

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

      Solubility: 2.08 mg/mL (3.03 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

      This protocol yields a clear solution of 2.08 mg/mL.

      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.
    • Protocol 2

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

      Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (3.03 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 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.

    • Protocol 1

      Add each solvent one by one:  50% PEG300    50% Saline

      Solubility: 5 mg/mL (7.29 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

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    Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL  DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).

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

    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: 98.28%

    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, 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
    DMSO 1 mM 1.4580 mL 7.2898 mL 14.5796 mL 36.4490 mL
    5 mM 0.2916 mL 1.4580 mL 2.9159 mL 7.2898 mL
    10 mM 0.1458 mL 0.7290 mL 1.4580 mL 3.6449 mL
    15 mM 0.0972 mL 0.4860 mL 0.9720 mL 2.4299 mL
    20 mM 0.0729 mL 0.3645 mL 0.7290 mL 1.8224 mL
    25 mM 0.0583 mL 0.2916 mL 0.5832 mL 1.4580 mL
    30 mM 0.0486 mL 0.2430 mL 0.4860 mL 1.2150 mL
    40 mM 0.0364 mL 0.1822 mL 0.3645 mL 0.9112 mL
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