MK-1903
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MK-1903 is an orally active full agonist of GPR109a/HCAR2, with an EC50 of 12.9 nM. MK-1903 activates antilipolytic and vasodilatory pathways, reduces plasma free fatty acid levels, and induces skin flushing. MK-1903 stimulates the expression of HCAR2 protein and regulates the inflammatory response of microglia. MK-1903 prevents the enhanced firing activity of spinal nociceptive neurons. MK-1903 triggers the release of MMP-9 and the formation of NET. MK-1903 can be used in the research of dyslipidemia and neuroinflammation-based central nervous system diseases.
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- Purity: 99.68%
- CAS No.: 1268882-43-4
- Formula: C8H8N2O2
- Molecular Weight:164.16
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
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Biological Activity
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12.9 nM
Compound: R,R-19a, MK-1903
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Agonist activity at human GPR109a expressed in CHO cells assessed as decrease in forskolin-stimulated cAMP production by HTRF assay
Agonist activity at human GPR109a expressed in CHO cells assessed as decrease in forskolin-stimulated cAMP production by HTRF assay
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[PMID: 22435740] |
MK-1903 (0.25-4 μM; 24 h) does not alter the viability of primary rat microglia, and can partially inhibit LPS (HY-D1056)-induced cytotoxicity in these cells[2].
MK-1903 (1 μM; 24 h) upregulates HCAR2 protein expression in primary rat microglia, and this effect is enhanced when the cells are subsequently treated with LPS[2].
MK-1903 (1 μM; 24 h) inhibits LPS-induced morphological activation of primary rat microglia, but induces an activated morphology in microglia when used alone[2].
MK-1903 (1 μM; 24 h) inhibits the LPS-induced upregulation of pro-inflammatory markers (COX-2, IL-1β) and restores the protein expression of the anti-inflammatory factor IL-10 in primary rat microglia[2].
MK-1903 (1 μM; 24 h) alone increases extracellular IL-10 levels in primary rat microglia, without altering the LPS-induced reduction in extracellular IL-10 levels in these cells[2].
MK-1903 (1 μM; 24 h) inhibits FKN-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression in mouse BV-2 microglial cells, and upregulates the expression of anti-inflammatory marker genes in these cells when applied alone[2].
MK-1903 (0.1-10 μM; 10 min) induces the release of MMP-9 from bovine polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN)[3].
MK-1903 (10 μM; 30 min) has no effect on the expression of CD11b or CD47 on the surface of bovine polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN)[3].
MK-1903 (1-10 μM; 60 min) induces the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in bovine polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs), and the NETs colocalize with citrullinated histone H4[3].
MK-1903 (0.1-10 μM; 2 h) does not induce apoptosis or cell death in bovine polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN)[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:murine BV-2 microglial cells
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Concentration:1 μM (pretreatment)
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Incubation Time:24 h (pretreatment) followed by FKN 24 h
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Result:Significantly reduced FKN-induced increases in pro-inflammatory marker gene expression relative to FKN-only treated cells.
Significantly increased gene expression of anti-inflammatory markers IL-10 and ARG-1 relative to vehicle when used alone.
Increased gene expression of pro-inflammatory markers IL-1β, IL-6, iNOS, TNF-α, and TG2 relative to vehicle when treated with FKN alone.
MK-1903 (1-100 mg/kg; p.o.; single dose) induces a dose-dependent flushing response in anesthetized male C57BL/6 mice, with a ~30% peak increase in ear cutaneous blood flow at the 100 mg/kg oral dose[1].
MK-1903 (2.62 nmol/5 μL; spinal; single dose) prevents fractalkine-induced spinal nociceptive specific neuron hyperexcitability in healthy male Wistar rats, with no significant changes in NS neuron activity relative to baseline observed post-treatment[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:Sprague-Dawley (male, fasted)[1]
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Dosage:0.001 mg/kg; 0.01 mg/kg; 0.1 mg/kg; 1 mg/kg; 10 mg/kg; 100 mg/kg
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Administration:p.o.; single dose
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Result:Lowered plasma FFAs by approximately 90% of baseline levels at doses ≥ 0.01 mg/kg.
Produced a more sustained decrease in FFAs at higher doses.
Showed no distinguishable effect from vehicle at 0.001 mg/kg.
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Animal Model:C57BL/6 (male, anesthetized)[1]
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Dosage:1 mg/kg; 10 mg/kg; 100 mg/kg
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Administration:p.o.; single dose
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Result:Induced a peak increase of approximately 30% in cutaneous blood flow over baseline 5 minutes after administration at 100 mg/kg.
Produced smaller increases in blood flow relative to vehicle at 1 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg doses.
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Animal Model:Wistar (male, 270-280 g)[2]
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Dosage:2.62 nmol/5 μL
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Administration:spinal; single dose
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Result:Completely prevented the fractalkine-induced increase in spinal nociceptive specific neuron hyperexcitability.
Showed no significant changes in mean percentage of spontaneous activity (96.65%), frequency of excitation (99.54%), or duration of excitation (98.34%) following fractalkine administration relative to baseline.
Did not alter spontaneous or evoked nociceptive specific neuron activity, with mean percentage spontaneous activity (95.29%), frequency of excitation (95.13%), and duration of excitation (95.33%) relative to baseline.
Reduced fractalkine-induced microglial morphological activation in the spinal cord.
| NCT Number | Sponsor | Condition | Start Date |
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| NCT01329991 | Plexxikon| | 2011-05 | PHASE1 |
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 1268882-43-4
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 164.16
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Formula C8H8N2O2
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Color Off-white to light yellow
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SMILES
OC(C1=NNC2=C1C[C@]3([H])[C@@]2([H])C3)=O
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Publications (1)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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PLoS Biol
Structures of G-protein coupled receptor HCAR1 in complex with Gi1 protein reveal the mechanistic basis for ligand recognition and agonist selectivity. [Abstract]2025 Apr 15;23(4):e3003126. PMID: 40233099
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 125 mg/mL (761.45 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. 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. 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: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (12.67 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 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: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (12.67 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.
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.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (284 KB)
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References
[2]. Perrone M, et al. Potential role of the hydroxyl carboxylic acid receptor type 2 (HCAR2) in microglia pathophysiology: A possible cross-talk with C-X-C chemokine receptor 1 (CXCR1). Neuropharmacology. 2023;228:109456. [Content Brief]
[3]. Carretta MD, et al. Hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 2 (HCA2) agonists induce NET formation and MMP-9 release from bovine polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Dev Comp Immunol. 2023;139:104562. [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. 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 | 6.0916 mL | 30.4581 mL | 60.9162 mL | 152.2904 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.2183 mL | 6.0916 mL | 12.1832 mL | 30.4581 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.6092 mL | 3.0458 mL | 6.0916 mL | 15.2290 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.4061 mL | 2.0305 mL | 4.0611 mL | 10.1527 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.3046 mL | 1.5229 mL | 3.0458 mL | 7.6145 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.2437 mL | 1.2183 mL | 2.4366 mL | 6.0916 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.2031 mL | 1.0153 mL | 2.0305 mL | 5.0763 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.1523 mL | 0.7615 mL | 1.5229 mL | 3.8073 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.1218 mL | 0.6092 mL | 1.2183 mL | 3.0458 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.1015 mL | 0.5076 mL | 1.0153 mL | 2.5382 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0761 mL | 0.3807 mL | 0.7615 mL | 1.9036 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0609 mL | 0.3046 mL | 0.6092 mL | 1.5229 mL |
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