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BEC hydrochloride is a slow-binding and competitive Arginase II inhibitor with Ki of 0.31 μM and 30 nM at pH 7.5 and pH 9.5, respectively.

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BEC hydrochloride Chemical Structure

BEC hydrochloride Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 222638-67-7

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Description

BEC hydrochloride is a slow-binding and competitive Arginase II inhibitor with Ki of 0.31 μM and 30 nM at pH 7.5 and pH 9.5, respectively[1].

IC50 & Target

Ki: 0.31 μM (BEC hydrochloride, at pH 7.5) and 30 nM (BEC hydrochloride, at pH 9.5)[1]

In Vitro

The X-ray crystal structure of the arginase-BEC complex has been determined at 2.3 Å resolution from crystals perfectly twinned by hemihedry. The structure of the complex reveals that the boronic acid moiety undergoes nucleophilic attack by metal-bridging hydroxide ion to yield a tetrahedral boronate anion that bridges the binuclear manganese cluster, thereby mimicking the tetrahedral intermediate (and its flanking transition states) in the arginine hydrolysis reaction[2].

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

In Vivo

Administration of the arginase inhibitor BEC decreases arginase activity and causes alterations in NO homeostasis, which are reflected by increases in S-nitrosylated and nitrated proteins in the lungs from inflamed mice. BEC enhances perivascular and peribronchiolar lung inflammation, mucus metaplasia, NF-κB DNA binding, and mRNA expression of the NF-κB-driven chemokine genes CCL20 and KC, and leads to further increases in airways hyperresponsiveness[3].

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Animal Model: C57BL/6J wild-type mice, mice deficient in arginase 2 (Arg2-/-), mice deficient in both arginase 1 and 2 (Arg1-/-Arg2-/-), and mice deficient in NOX2 (NOX2-/-
Dosage: 20 mg/kg.
Administration: I.V., in 0.9% saline, 1 hour before the injection of LPS.
Result: BEC robustly reduced VEGF expression in neuroglia (72% reduction) and macrophage/microglia (87% reduction).
Molecular Weight

229.49

Formula

C5H13BClNO4S

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to yellow

SMILES

N[C@@H](CSCCB(O)O)C(O)=O.[H]Cl

Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, stored under nitrogen

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

H2O : 50 mg/mL (217.87 mM; Need ultrasonic)

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (217.87 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.3575 mL 21.7874 mL 43.5749 mL
5 mM 0.8715 mL 4.3575 mL 8.7150 mL
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* 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 (stored under nitrogen). 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.

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In Vivo:

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.

  • Protocol 1

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

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.89 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 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.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.89 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 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.

For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
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.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  PBS

    Solubility: 140 mg/mL (610.05 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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This product has good water solubility, please refer to the measured solubility data in water/PBS/Saline for details.
The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only.If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).
Purity & Documentation

Purity: ≥98.0%

References

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 (stored under nitrogen). 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
H2O / DMSO 1 mM 4.3575 mL 21.7874 mL 43.5749 mL 108.9372 mL
5 mM 0.8715 mL 4.3575 mL 8.7150 mL 21.7874 mL
10 mM 0.4357 mL 2.1787 mL 4.3575 mL 10.8937 mL
15 mM 0.2905 mL 1.4525 mL 2.9050 mL 7.2625 mL
20 mM 0.2179 mL 1.0894 mL 2.1787 mL 5.4469 mL
25 mM 0.1743 mL 0.8715 mL 1.7430 mL 4.3575 mL
30 mM 0.1452 mL 0.7262 mL 1.4525 mL 3.6312 mL
40 mM 0.1089 mL 0.5447 mL 1.0894 mL 2.7234 mL
50 mM 0.0871 mL 0.4357 mL 0.8715 mL 2.1787 mL
60 mM 0.0726 mL 0.3631 mL 0.7262 mL 1.8156 mL
80 mM 0.0545 mL 0.2723 mL 0.5447 mL 1.3617 mL
100 mM 0.0436 mL 0.2179 mL 0.4357 mL 1.0894 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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