Tetrahydrouridine dihydrate
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Tetrahydrouridine dihydrate (THU dihydrate) is potent inhibitor of cytidine deaminase (CDA), which competitively blocks the enzyme's active site more effectively than intrinsic cytidine.
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- Purity: 99.85%
- Formula: C9H20N2O8
- Molecular Weight:284.26
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Storage:
-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
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Biological Activity
cytidine deaminase (CDA)[1]
Tetrahydrouridine (THU) is a specific inhibitor of cytidine deaminase (CDA) which can suppress deamination in the catabolism of cytotoxic deoxycytidine analogues like ara-C and Gemcitabine. To test how Tetrahydrouridine affects the Gemcitabine-mediated anti-neoplastic effect on pancreatic and lung carcinoma cells, a combination therapy is performed. As expected, high CDA expression in BxPC-3 and H441 results in improved Gemcitabine sensitivity after a 100 μM Tetrahydrouridine treatment. The sensitivity of BxPC-3 and H441 cell lines increases by as much as approximately 2.1 and 4.4 fold respectively. On the other hand, MIAPaCa-2 and H1299 cells unexpectedly become more sensitive to Gemcitabine with low CDA expression. MIAPaCa-2 and H1299 cells show a change in IC50 of 2.2 and 2.3 fold respectively. However, Panc-1 and H322 cells do not show significant changes in drug sensitivity. These data suggested that Tetrahydrouridine can sensitize some pancreatic and lung carcinoma cells to Gemcitabine-induced cell death regardless of CDA expression levels. Tetrahydrouridine inhibits S-phase without apoptosis[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
| NCT Number | Sponsor | Condition | Start Date |
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| NCT01329991 | Plexxikon| | 2011-05 | PHASE1 |
Chemical Information
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 284.26
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Formula C9H20N2O8
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O=C1N([C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](CO)O2)CCC(O)N1.[H]O[H].[H]O[H]
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Synonyms
THU dihydrate; NSC-112907 dihydrate
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Publications (3)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Nucleic Acids Res
Metabolic isotopic labeling of (deoxy)ribose enables dual neutral loss scanning for profiling nucleic acid modifications. [Abstract]2026 Feb 24;54(5):gkag155. PMID: 41732913 -
Int J Nanomedicine
Improved Antitumor Efficiency of N4 -Tetradecyloxycarbonyl Gemcitabine-Loaded Liposomes for Pancreatic Cancer Chemotherapy. [Abstract]2024 Dec 11:19:13391-13410. PMID: 39679246 -
Biochem Biophys Res Commun
Mycoplasma infection of cancer cells enhances anti-tumor effect of oxidized methylcytidines. [Abstract]2023 Sep 10:672:193-200. PMID: 37356286
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (351.79 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
H2O : 50 mg/mL (175.90 mM; Need ultrasonic)
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.
* 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.
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.
* 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.
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: ≥ 5 mg/mL (17.59 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (50.0 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: ≥ 5 mg/mL (17.59 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (50.0 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.
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
This product has good water solubility, please refer to the measured solubility data in water/PBS/Saline for details.
Protocol
Cell growth for pancreatic and lung carcinoma cell lines is carried out using the colorimetric methylene blue assay in 96-well plates at a density of 5,000 cells/well. Cells are either exposed or not exposed to Tetrahydrouridine (100 µM), counting the first 12 hrs as Day 0. Mean values are calculated from three different wells in triplicates for four days[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Mice[2]
CD-1 mice (male 30-38 g and female 24-31g) from are individually housed in polycarbonate cages suspended on stainless steel racks with SaniChip certified hardwood bedding. Mice are assigned to four dose groups and a vehicle control group. Animals are gavaged with DAC or its vehicle 1 hour ± 5 minutes after administration of THU or its vehicle at a dose volume of 10 mL/kg. The DAC doses are selected based on the range finding study in which the mice tolerated six oral doses (2x/week) of 0.1, 0.2 and 0.4 mg/kg DAC in combination with a fixed dose of 167 mg/kg THU. A fixed Tetrahydrouridine dose (500 mg/m2) and the optimal timing between Tetrahydrouridine and DAC administration (60 min) are selected. Conversion of milligrams per body surface area dose in mice into milligrams per kilogram body weight dose estimation is based on Michaelis constant (km) values for mice obtained from US Food and Drug Administration published guidelines. In brief, the mouse dose in milligrams per body surface area (500 mg/m2) is divided by the km of 3 to convert the dose to milligrams per kilogram body weight (167 mg/kg).
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (281 KB)
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SDS (252 KB)
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References
[1]. Funamizu N, et al. Tetrahydrouridine inhibits cell proliferation through cell cycle regulation regardless of cytidine deaminase expression levels. PLoS One. 2012;7(5):e37424. [Content Brief]
[2]. Terse P, et al. Subchronic oral toxicity study of decitabine in combination with tetrahydrouridine in CD-1 mice. Int J Toxicol. 2014 Mar-Apr;33(2):75-85. [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 (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 |
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| H2O / DMSO | 1 mM | 3.5179 mL | 17.5895 mL | 35.1791 mL | 87.9477 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.7036 mL | 3.5179 mL | 7.0358 mL | 17.5895 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.3518 mL | 1.7590 mL | 3.5179 mL | 8.7948 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.2345 mL | 1.1726 mL | 2.3453 mL | 5.8632 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.1759 mL | 0.8795 mL | 1.7590 mL | 4.3974 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1407 mL | 0.7036 mL | 1.4072 mL | 3.5179 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1173 mL | 0.5863 mL | 1.1726 mL | 2.9316 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0879 mL | 0.4397 mL | 0.8795 mL | 2.1987 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0704 mL | 0.3518 mL | 0.7036 mL | 1.7590 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0586 mL | 0.2932 mL | 0.5863 mL | 1.4658 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0440 mL | 0.2199 mL | 0.4397 mL | 1.0993 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0352 mL | 0.1759 mL | 0.3518 mL | 0.8795 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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