2. Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel Neuronal Signaling
  3. GABA Receptor
  4. MRK-016

MRK-016 is a selective, orally bioavailable inverse agonist of GABAA α5 receptor, with an EC50 of 3 nM for GABAA α5, and Kis of 0.83, 0.85, 0.77 and 1.4 nM for human GABAA α1β3γ2, GABAA α2β3γ2, GABAA α3β3γ2, and GABAA α5β3γ2, respectively; MRK-016 also readily penetrates the CNS.

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MRK-016 Chemical Structure

MRK-016 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 342652-67-9

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Description

MRK-016 is a selective, orally bioavailable inverse agonist of GABAA α5 receptor, with an EC50 of 3 nM for GABAA α5, and Kis of 0.83, 0.85, 0.77 and 1.4 nM for human GABAA α1β3γ2, GABAA α2β3γ2, GABAA α3β3γ2, and GABAA α5β3γ2, respectively; MRK-016 also readily penetrates the CNS.

IC50 & Target

EC50: 3 nM (GABAA α5)[1]
Ki: 0.83 nM (Human GABAA α1β3γ2), 0.85 nM (Human GABAA α2β3γ2), 0.77 nM (Human GABAA α3β3γ2), 1.4 nM (Human GABAA α5β3γ2)[1]
In Vitro

MRK-016 is a selective, orally bioavailable inverse agonist of GABAA α5 receptor, with an EC50 of 3 nM for GABAA α5, and Kis of 0.83, 0.85, 0.77 and 1.4 nM for human GABAA α1β3γ2, GABAA α2β3γ2, GABAA α3β3γ2, and GABAA α5β3γ2, respectively[1][2]. MRK-016 is a full inverse agonist at the α5-subtype, shows very weak affinity at the GABAA α4β3γ2-subtype (Ki 395 ± 173 nM) and is essentially inactive at the GABAA α6β3γ2 receptor (Ki > 4000 nM)[1]. MRK-016 shows a weak effect on GABAA α4β3γ2 with a Ki of 400 nM. MRK-016 (100 nM) alao increases long-term potentiation in mouse hippocampal slices[2].

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In Vivo

MRK-016 does not enhance pentylenetetrazole-induced convulsions at 10 mg/kg via ip, or cause seizures at 30 mg/kg, via po for 20 days in mice. MRK-016 shows no obvious anxiogenic-like effects in rats at doses that occupy >95% of benzodiazepine (BZ) binding sites. MRK-016 (0.3, 1, and 3 mg/kg, p.o.) dose-dependently improves performance of rats hippocampal-dependent memory task[1]. MRK-016 (0.3-30 mg/kg, p.o.) causes good receptor occupancy in rats. MRK-016 (0.3, 1, or 3 mg/kg p.o.) shows cognition-enhancing activity in the delayed matching-to-position version of the Morris water maze. MRK-016 (1, 3, or 10 mg/kg i.p.) does not produce kindling in mice[2]. MRK-016 (3 mg/kg, i.p.) protects against LPS-induced learning/memory decrements in mice[3].

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Molecular Weight

368.39

Formula

C17H20N8O2
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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

CN1N=CN=C1COC2=NN3C(C4=NOC(C)=C4)=NN=CC3=C2C(C)(C)C
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (135.73 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.7145 mL 13.5726 mL 27.1451 mL
5 mM 0.5429 mL 2.7145 mL 5.4290 mL
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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.75 mg/mL (7.46 mM); Clear solution

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    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (27.5 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.
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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

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    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (27.5 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.
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.27%

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References
Kinase Assay
[1]

L(tk-) cells expressing human recombinant GABAA receptors containing β3- and γ2-subunits in combinatioon with various α-subunits are harvested and binding performed. The displacement of [3H]Ro 15-1788 binding by the test compounds (MRK-016, etc.) is measured in GABAA receptors containing eigher an α1-, α2-, α3-, and α5-subunit and from the IC50 and the Ki is calculated assuming respective Kd values of [3H]Ro 15-1788 binding of 0.92, 1.05, 0.58 and 0.45 nM at the α1-, α2-, α3-, and α5-subtypes. Nonspecific binding is defined by the inclusion of 10 μM flunitrazepam for the α1-, α2-, α3-, and α5-subtypes. The percentage inhibition of [3H]Ro 15-1788, the IC50 and the Ki values are calculated using ActivityBase[1].

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Animal Administration
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Mice[1]
The proconvulsant potential MRK-016 is determined in this assay. The convulsant is pentylenetetrazole which is dosed at 15 mg/mL with an infusion rate of 0.2 mL/min. This rate is chosen to ensure that drug-naive mince reach the terminal convulsion sign within 1 min. MRK-016 is dosed intraperitoneally (ip) at a concentration of 1, 3, and 10 mg/kg in 70% PEG 300[1].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.7145 mL 13.5726 mL 27.1451 mL 67.8629 mL
5 mM 0.5429 mL 2.7145 mL 5.4290 mL 13.5726 mL
10 mM 0.2715 mL 1.3573 mL 2.7145 mL 6.7863 mL
15 mM 0.1810 mL 0.9048 mL 1.8097 mL 4.5242 mL
20 mM 0.1357 mL 0.6786 mL 1.3573 mL 3.3931 mL
25 mM 0.1086 mL 0.5429 mL 1.0858 mL 2.7145 mL
30 mM 0.0905 mL 0.4524 mL 0.9048 mL 2.2621 mL
40 mM 0.0679 mL 0.3393 mL 0.6786 mL 1.6966 mL
50 mM 0.0543 mL 0.2715 mL 0.5429 mL 1.3573 mL
60 mM 0.0452 mL 0.2262 mL 0.4524 mL 1.1310 mL
80 mM 0.0339 mL 0.1697 mL 0.3393 mL 0.8483 mL
100 mM 0.0271 mL 0.1357 mL 0.2715 mL 0.6786 mL
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