RTx-161
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RTx-161 is a DNA polymerase θ inhibitor with an IC50 of 4.1 nM. RTx-161 induces DNA damage, PARP cleavage, apoptosis, and selectively kills homologous recombination-deficient (HRD) cells. RTx-161 acts synergistically with PARP inhibitors to suppress PARP inhibitor resistance in cancer cells. RTx-161 can be used for the research of BRCAG12C mutant cancer and HR-deficient cancers.
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- Purity: 98.0%
- CAS No.: 3035072-49-9
- Formula: C21H18F7N3O4
- Molecular Weight:509.37
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Storage:
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
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Biological Activity
RTx-161 (1 μM; 60 min) has poor metabolic stability in mouse CD1 male liver microsomes, with a half-life of <2 min[1].
RTx-161 (10-12 day) selectively inhibits colony formation in BRCA2-/- HCT116 cells with an IC50 of 1.4 μM, while having minimal effect on BRCA2+/+ HCT116 cells (IC50 >8 μM)[1].
RTx-161 binds to an allosteric pocket of PolθΔL in complex with DNA and ddGTP, forming specific hydrophobic and hydrogen bond interactions, with a structure resolved to 3.31 Å resolution[1].
RTx-161 (4-500 nM; 15 min) concentration-dependently inhibits recombinant human Polθ-pol MMEJ activity in a cell-free in vitro assay, with maximal inhibition at 500 nM[2].
RTx-161 (2 μM; 0-40 min) does not significantly inhibit recombinant human Polθ-pol ddCMP incorporation on open-conformation DNA/RNA primer-templates in a cell-free assay[2].
RTx-161 (Varying concentrations up to 16 μM; 10-12 days) selectively reduces the survival of HR-deficient cell lines (BRCA2-null DLD1, BRCA2-null HCT116, PALB2-mutant EUFA1341, Brca1cc/cc MEFs) in clonogenic assays, with minimal effect on HR-proficient controls[2].
RTx-161 (20 μM; 16 h) suppresses MMEJ repair of site-specific DSBs in U2OS cells expressing a chromosomal GFP reporter cassette[2].
RTx-161 selectively induces DNA damage (measured by γ-H2AX foci and protein levels) in BRCA2-null DLD1 cells, with minimal effect on BRCA2-WT DLD1 cells[2].
RTx-161 selectively induces apoptosis (measured by PARP cleavage) in BRCA2-null DLD1 cells, with no significant effect on BRCA2-WT DLD1 cells[2].
RTx-161 (0.5-10 μM; 10-12 days) acts synergistically with PARP inhibitors (Olaparib (HY-10162), Rucaparib (HY-10617A), Talazoparib (HY-16106)) to reduce survival of HR-deficient cell lines (BRCA2-null HCT116, BRCA2-null DLD1, PE01, VC8, CAPAN-1) and modestly potentiates Talazoparib activity in HR-proficient MDA-MB-231 cells in clonogenic assays[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:BRCA2-null HCT116, BRCA2-null DLD1, PE01 (BRCA2-mutant ovarian), VC8 (BRCA2-truncating mutant hamster), CAPAN-1 (BRCA2-pathogenic mutant pancreatic), MDA-MB-231 (HR-proficient triple-negative breast)
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Concentration:0.5; 5; 10 μM
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Incubation Time:10-12 days
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Result:Exhibited strong synergistic activity with Olaparib in BRCA2-null HCT116, BRCA2-null DLD1, PE01, VC8, and CAPAN-1 cells.
Modestly potentiated Talazoparib activity in HR-proficient MDA-MB-231 cells.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 3035072-49-9
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 509.37
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Formula C21H18F7N3O4
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Color Colorless to off-white
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SMILES
FC(F)(F)C1=CC(N2CCN(CCO)C2=O)=C(OC(N(C3=CC=C(F)C=C3)C)=O)C(C(F)(F)F)=C1
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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)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (278 KB)
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SDS (251 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Chandramouly G, et al. RTx-303, an Orally Bioavailable Polθ Polymerase Inhibitor That Potentiates PARP Inhibitors in BRCA Mutant Tumors. J Med Chem. 2025;68(21):22196-22215. [Content Brief]
[2]. Fried W, et al. Discovery of a small-molecule inhibitor that traps Polθ on DNA and synergizes with PARP inhibitors. Nat Commun. 2024;15(1):2862. Published 2024 Apr 5. [Content Brief]
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