Varenicline dihydrochloride
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Varenicline (CP 526555-18) is an orally active partial agonist of α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α4β2 nAChR, IC50 = 250 nM), which is the principal mediator of nicotine dependence. Varenicline is also a partial agonist of α6β2 nAChR and a full agonist of α7β2 nAChR. Varenicline blocks the direct agonist effects of nicotine on nAChR while stimulates nAChR in a more moderate way, being widely used as an aid of smoking cessation.
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- Purity: 98.85%
- CAS No.: 866823-63-4
- Formula: C13H15Cl2N3
- Molecular Weight:284.18
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Storage:
-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Biological Activity
EC50: 2.3 μM (α4β2 nAChR); 18 μM (α7 nAChR); 55 μM (α3β4 nAChR)[2]
Varenicline (200 μM, 24 h) shows no affection to cell viability of HUVEC cells[3].
Varenicline (100 μM, 24 h) lowers expression of VE-cadherin in HUVEC cells as Varenicline (100 μM, 30 min) significantly activates ERK1/2 and p38 signaling[3].
Varenicline (100 μM, 4 h) promotes migration of HUVEC cells by 2.4-fold[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:HUVEC
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Concentration:100, 200, 300, 500 μM
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Incubation Time:24 h
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Result:Did not affect cell viability at 100 and 200 μM (96.8 ± 0.1% and 93.9 ± 1.8%, respectively). Decreased cell viability to 85.7 ± 7.5% and 57.8 ± 7.7% for 300 and 500 μM, respectively.
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Cell Line:HUVEC
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Concentration:100 μM
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Incubation Time:1, 5, 10, 15 ,30 ,60 min, 24 h
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Result:Significantly activated ERK1/2 and p38 signaling with peak activity at 10–15 min and 10–30 min after treatment, respectively, lowered expression of VE-cadherin at 24 h. MLA (100 nM) significantly reversed the Varenicline-induced effects.
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Cell Line:HUVEC
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Concentration:100, 200, 300, 500 μM
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Incubation Time:4 h
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Result:Significantly increased the number of migrating cells by 2.4-fold compared with vehicle treatment. MLA (100 nM) completely blocked Varenicline-stimulated migration.
Varenicline (0.004–0.04 mg/kg/h, i.v.drip, 23h a day for 7-10 d) dose-dependently reduces self-administration of nicotine alone (0.0032 mg/kg/inj), and in combination with cocaine (0.0032 mg/kg/inj) with no significant effects on food-maintained responding in cocaine- and nicotine-experienced adult rhesus monkeys[5].
Varenicline (0.178-5.6 mg/kg, i.p., acute administration) shows antidepressant-like activity in the forced swim test in C57BL/6J and CD-1 mice[6].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
| NCT Number | Sponsor | Condition | Start Date |
Phase
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| NCT01329991 | Plexxikon| | 2011-05 | PHASE1 |
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 866823-63-4
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 284.18
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Formula C13H15Cl2N3
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Color Brown to dark brown
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SMILES
[H]Cl.[H]Cl.C1(C2)CNCC2C3=CC4=NC=CN=C4C=C13
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Synonyms
CP 526555 dihydrochloride
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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 and light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Solvent & Solubility
H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL (351.89 mM)
DMSO : 62.5 mg/mL (219.93 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
* "≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
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 and 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.
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 and 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.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (283 KB)
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SDS (254 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Koegelenberg CF, et al. Efficacy of varenicline combined with nicotine replacement therapy vs varenicline alone for smoking cessation: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2014 Jul;312(2):155-61. [Content Brief]
[2]. Magnus CJ, et al. Ultrapotent chemogenetics for research and potential clinical applications. Science. 2019;364(6436):eaav5282. [Content Brief]
[3]. Koga M, et al. Varenicline promotes endothelial cell migration by lowering vascular endothelial-cadherin levels via the activated α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor-mitogen activated protein kinase axis. Toxicology. 2017;390:1-9. [Content Brief]
[4]. Ren J, et al. Countering Opioid-induced Respiratory Depression in Male Rats with Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Partial Agonists Varenicline and ABT 594. Anesthesiology. 2020 May;132(5):1197-1211. [Content Brief]
[5]. Mello NK, et al. Effects of chronic varenicline treatment on nicotine, cocaine, and concurrent nicotine+cocaine self-administration. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2014 Apr;39(5):1222-31. [Content Brief]
[6]. Rollema H, et al. Varenicline has antidepressant-like activity in the forced swim test and augments sertraline's effect. Eur J Pharmacol. 2009 Mar 1;605(1-3):114-6. [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 and 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 / H2O | 1 mM | 3.5189 mL | 17.5945 mL | 35.1890 mL | 87.9724 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.7038 mL | 3.5189 mL | 7.0378 mL | 17.5945 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.3519 mL | 1.7594 mL | 3.5189 mL | 8.7972 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.2346 mL | 1.1730 mL | 2.3459 mL | 5.8648 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.1759 mL | 0.8797 mL | 1.7594 mL | 4.3986 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1408 mL | 0.7038 mL | 1.4076 mL | 3.5189 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1173 mL | 0.5865 mL | 1.1730 mL | 2.9324 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0880 mL | 0.4399 mL | 0.8797 mL | 2.1993 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0704 mL | 0.3519 mL | 0.7038 mL | 1.7594 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0586 mL | 0.2932 mL | 0.5865 mL | 1.4662 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0440 mL | 0.2199 mL | 0.4399 mL | 1.0997 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0352 mL | 0.1759 mL | 0.3519 mL | 0.8797 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.