Argatroban
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Argatroban (MD-805) is a direct, selective thrombin inhibitor.
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- Purity: 99.88%
- CAS No.: 74863-84-6
- Formula: C23H36N6O5S
- Molecular Weight:508.63
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Storage:
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Argatroban
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Biological Activity
Thrombin[1].
Argatroban (MD-805) may have a complementary effect for preventing thrombus formation without aggravating bleeding tendency because of its monotarget specificity to thrombin. Administration (0.5 to 2 micrograms/kg/min) of Argatroban (MD-805) is a safe anticoagulant for left heart bypass in repairs of traumatic aortic rupture associated with multiple organ injuries[1]. Argatroban (MD-805), as compared with heparin, appears to enhance reperfusion with TPA in patients with AMI, particularly in those patients with delayed presentation. The incidences of major bleeding and adverse clinical outcome were lower in the patients receiving argatroban[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Please do not refer to only one article to determine the experimental conditions. It is recommended to determine the optimal experimental conditions (animal strain, age, dosage, frequency and cycle, detection time and indicators, etc.) through preliminary experiments before the formal experiment.
Argatroban is suitable for creating animal models to thrombolysis. In rats that have undergone hepatectomy, the pharmacokinetic parameters of Argatroban, such as the area under the curve, volume of distribution, and elimination half-life, are significantly increased. Argatroban is converted from the 21-(R) isomer to the 21-(S) enantiomer in the kidneys, which exhibits stronger antithrombotic activity and may be more readily cleared by the liver[4].
Administration: 2 mg/kg/h • iv • 1 h
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 74863-84-6
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 508.63
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Formula C23H36N6O5S
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O=C([C@@H]1N(C([C@@H](NS(=O)(C2=CC=CC3=C2NCC(C)C3)=O)CCCNC(N)=N)=O)CC[C@@H](C)C1)O
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Synonyms
MD-805; MCI-9038
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
Publications (5)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Int Immunopharmacol
Argatroban and Menadione exert protective effects in ultraviolet-irradiated skin inflammation: A transcriptomic analysis based on identification of iron overload related biomarkers. [Abstract]2025 Apr 4:151:114334. PMID: 40020462 -
Int J Mol Sci
A Combined Activity of Thrombin and P-Selectin Is Essential for Platelet Activation by Pancreatic Cancer Cells. [Abstract]2021 Mar 24;22(7):3323. PMID: 33805059 -
Antiviral Res
Omicsynin B4 potently blocks coronavirus infection by inhibiting host proteases cathepsin L and TMPRSS2. [Abstract]2023 Jun:214:105606. PMID: 37076089 -
Biomed Pharmacother
Drug repositioning: Identification of potent inhibitors of NS3 protease and NS5 RdRp for control of DENV infection. [Abstract]2025 Apr 28:187:118104. PMID: 40300391 -
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (196.61 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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
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 (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
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: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.92 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 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: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.92 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
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.
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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%DMSO +
Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
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+%Tween-80 + +
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%Saline +
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. * In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
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.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (284 KB)
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SDS (394 KB)
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References
[1]. Kawada, T., et al., Argatroban, an attractive anticoagulant, for left heart bypass with centrifugal pump for repair of traumatic aortic rupture. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1999. 47(3): p. 104-9. [Content Brief]
[2]. Jang, I.K., et al., A multicenter, randomized study of argatroban versus heparin as adjunct to tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) in acute myocardial infarction: myocardial infarction with novastan and TPA (MINT) study. J Am Coll Cardiol, 1999. 33(7): p. 1879-85. [Content Brief]
[3]. Hashimoto M, et al. Suppression of argatroban-induced endogenous thrombolysis by PKSI-527, and antibodies to TPA and UPA, evaluated in a rat arterial thrombolysis model. Thromb Haemost. 2003 May;89(5):820-5. [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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). 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 |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 1.9661 mL | 9.8303 mL | 19.6607 mL | 49.1516 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.3932 mL | 1.9661 mL | 3.9321 mL | 9.8303 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.1966 mL | 0.9830 mL | 1.9661 mL | 4.9152 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.1311 mL | 0.6554 mL | 1.3107 mL | 3.2768 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.0983 mL | 0.4915 mL | 0.9830 mL | 2.4576 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.0786 mL | 0.3932 mL | 0.7864 mL | 1.9661 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0655 mL | 0.3277 mL | 0.6554 mL | 1.6384 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0492 mL | 0.2458 mL | 0.4915 mL | 1.2288 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0393 mL | 0.1966 mL | 0.3932 mL | 0.9830 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0328 mL | 0.1638 mL | 0.3277 mL | 0.8192 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0246 mL | 0.1229 mL | 0.2458 mL | 0.6144 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0197 mL | 0.0983 mL | 0.1966 mL | 0.4915 mL |