1. Mimosine

Mimosine, a tyrosine analog , can act as an antioxidant by its potent iron-binding activity. Mimosine is a known chelator of Fe(III). Mimosine induces apoptosis through metal ion chelation, mitochondrial activation and ROS production in human leukemic cells. Anti-cancer, antiinflammation.

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Mimosine Chemical Structure

Mimosine Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 500-44-7

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Description

Mimosine, a tyrosine analog , can act as an antioxidant by its potent iron-binding activity[1]. Mimosine is a known chelator of Fe(III)[2]. Mimosine induces apoptosis through metal ion chelation, mitochondrial activation and ROS production in human leukemic cells[3]. Anti-cancer, antiinflammation.

In Vitro

Mimosine, a known chelator of Fe(III), may facilitate Fe(III) uptake in leucaena by serving as a phytosiderophore[2].
Mimosine, a bidentate iron-binding ligand, may also play a role in cellular translocation of iron within leucaena[2].
Mimosine is a toxic nonprotein amino acid that is a major constituent of the tropical legumesLeucaenaandMimosa[4].
Mimosine (400 μM), through iron chelation, reversibly blocks cell cycle progression in MDA-MB-453 human breast cancer cells[4].
Mimosine (400 μM) reduces DNA synthesis by greater than 90% of control within 4 hr of treatment, and suppresses total proline-directed protein kinase activity to less than 10% of control after 16 hr treatment[4].

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In Vivo

Mimosine (30, and 60 mg/kg) decreases sperm concentration[5].

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Animal Model: ICR male mice (6-8 weeks)[5]
Dosage: 15, 30, or 60 mg/kg
Administration: Injected (i.p.) for 7 consecutive days
Result: Could significantly reduce sperm concentration as compared to the control or low dose mimosine group (15 mg/kg) at doses of 30 and 60 mg/kg.
Molecular Weight

198.18

Formula

C8H10N2O4

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Appearance

Solid

Color

Off-white to light yellow

SMILES

OC([C@@H](N)CN1C=CC(C(O)=C1)=O)=O

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4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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H2O : 5 mg/mL (25.23 mM; ultrasonic and warming and adjust pH to 2 with HCl and heat to 60°C)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 5.0459 mL 25.2296 mL 50.4592 mL
5 mM 1.0092 mL 5.0459 mL 10.0918 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 (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.

* 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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    Solubility: 2 mg/mL (10.09 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.92%

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
H2O 1 mM 5.0459 mL 25.2296 mL 50.4592 mL 126.1480 mL
5 mM 1.0092 mL 5.0459 mL 10.0918 mL 25.2296 mL
10 mM 0.5046 mL 2.5230 mL 5.0459 mL 12.6148 mL
15 mM 0.3364 mL 1.6820 mL 3.3639 mL 8.4099 mL
20 mM 0.2523 mL 1.2615 mL 2.5230 mL 6.3074 mL
25 mM 0.2018 mL 1.0092 mL 2.0184 mL 5.0459 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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