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Reserpine is an inhibitor of the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2).

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Reserpine Chemical Structure

Reserpine Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 50-55-5

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Description

Reserpine is an inhibitor of the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2).

IC50 & Target

VMAT2[1]

In Vitro

Reserpine is an inhibitor of the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2). Reserpine displays a significant effect on the density of dopamine D1 receptors (F2,12=8.81, p<0.01) in the rat striatum. The affinity (Kd) for the dopamine D1 and D2 receptors during withdrawal from acute and chronic administration of reserpine is not change[1]. IC50 values of 43.9 and 54.9 μM are obtained after 1 day of treatment with Reserpine in JB6 P+ and HepG2-C8 cells, respectively. Reserpine induces luciferase activity in a dose-dependent manner at concentrations ranging from 5 to 50 μM, and no significant induction is observed at concentrations lower than 5 μM. Results demonstrate that Reserpine (2.5 to 10 μM) also increases the protein expression of Nrf2, HO-1, and NQO1. Reserpine at concentrations of 2.5 to 10 μM decreases the mRNA expression of DNMT1, DNMT3a, and DNMT3b in a concentration-dependent manner in JB6 P+ cells after 7 days of treatment. Reserpine at 10 μM generates a significant difference for DNMT3a expression (p<0.05)[2].

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In Vivo

Reserpine can be used in animal modeling to construct gastrointestinal ulcer models.

Withdrawal (48 h) from chronic (14-day) but not acute Reserpine administration in a dose of 0.2 mg/kg i.p. produces a significant reduction of the immobility time (F2,18=3.68, p<0.05), but increases the climbing time (F2,18=4.48, p<0.02), and does not change the swimming time (F2,18=1.78; NS) in the forced swim test (FST) in rats[1]. Reserpine at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight produces significant increase in the urinary excretion profile of vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) compare to control animals. The amount of 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) excreted in animals treated with Reserpine is found to be more than in the control. Dose dependent hypotension is observed with Reserpine. Reserpine at doses of 0.5, 1, 5, 10 and 15 μg/kg produce significant (p<0.01) reduction in blood pressure compare to control[3].

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Molecular Weight

608.68

Formula

C33H40N2O9

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to light yellow

SMILES

O=C([C@H]([C@@H](OC)[C@H](OC(C1=CC(OC)=C(OC)C(OC)=C1)=O)C[C@]2([H])CN3CC4)[C@@]2([H])C[C@]3([H])C5=C4C(C=CC(OC)=C6)=C6N5)OC

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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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In Vitro: 

DMSO : 25 mg/mL (41.07 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 1.6429 mL 8.2145 mL 16.4290 mL
5 mM 0.3286 mL 1.6429 mL 3.2858 mL
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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.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.83%

References
Kinase Assay
[2]

After incubation for 24 h, JB6 P+ cells (1×105 cells/10-cm dish) are treated with various concentrations of Reserpine. Whole cell lysates are prepared from the treated cells using radioimmunoprecipitation assay buffer supplemented with a protease inhibitor cocktail, and a BCA kit is used to determine protein concentrations[2].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Cell Assay
[2]

JB6 P+ cells are seeded in 96-well plates containing Minimum essential media (MEM) at a density of 1×104 cells/mL (100 μL/well) for 1, 3, and 5 days, and HepG2-C8 cells are seeded in plates containing DMEM. After incubation for 24 h, the cells are treated with either DMSO or various concentrations of Reserpine. For JB6 P+ cells, the medium is changed every 2 days for the 3-day and 5-day treatments. Cell viability is assessed using a MTS assay kit according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The absorbance of the formazan product is read at 490 nm, and the cell viability is calculated and compared with the DMSO control group[2].

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Animal Administration
[3]

Albino rats of either sex weighing between 100 to 150 g are used in the study. They are acclimatized to the laboratory conditions for at least 10 days prior to the experiment and provided with standard diet and water ad libitum with 12 h light and dark cycle. Animals are divided into different groups of six each and are housed individually in metabolic cages. Group 1: Control animals treated with DMSO intraperitoneally at a dose of 0.1 mL/100 g body weight. Group 2: Animals administered intraperitoneally with Reserpine at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight. The 24 h urine samples from the point of drug administration are collected for each animal[3].

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, 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
DMSO 1 mM 1.6429 mL 8.2145 mL 16.4290 mL 41.0725 mL
5 mM 0.3286 mL 1.6429 mL 3.2858 mL 8.2145 mL
10 mM 0.1643 mL 0.8214 mL 1.6429 mL 4.1072 mL
15 mM 0.1095 mL 0.5476 mL 1.0953 mL 2.7382 mL
20 mM 0.0821 mL 0.4107 mL 0.8214 mL 2.0536 mL
25 mM 0.0657 mL 0.3286 mL 0.6572 mL 1.6429 mL
30 mM 0.0548 mL 0.2738 mL 0.5476 mL 1.3691 mL
40 mM 0.0411 mL 0.2054 mL 0.4107 mL 1.0268 mL
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