2. Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
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  4. Menaquinone-4

Menaquinone-4  (Synonyms: Vitamin K2(MK-4); Menaquinone K4)

Cat. No.: HY-B2156 Purity: 99.96%
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Menaquinone-4 is a vitamin K, used as a hemostatic agent, and also a adjunctive therapy for the pain of osteoporosis.

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Menaquinone-4 Chemical Structure

Menaquinone-4 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 863-61-6

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Description

Menaquinone-4 is a vitamin K, used as a hemostatic agent, and also a adjunctive therapy for the pain of osteoporosis.

IC50 & Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

In Vitro

Menaquinone-4 (MK-4, 0, 1, 5, 10 μM) increases the ALP activity in Caco-2 cells. Menaquinone-4 (1 μM) significantly increases intensities of hSI expression[1].

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

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In Vivo

Menaquinone-4 (K2, 0.2 g/kg diet) in HF-K2 group produces epididymal fat in C57BL/6J mice, and also increases the bone density of mice[2].

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

444.65

Formula

C31H40O2
CAS No.
Appearance

<35°C Solid,>35°C Liquid

Color

Light yellow to yellow

SMILES

O=C1C(C)=C(C/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)\C)C(C2=C1C=CC=C2)=O
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage

4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 10 mg/mL (22.49 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 2.2490 mL 11.2448 mL 22.4896 mL
5 mM 0.4498 mL 2.2490 mL 4.4979 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 (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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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: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (4.68 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.8 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 mg/mL (4.50 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 2 mg/mL. Suspended solution can be used for oral and intraperitoneal injection.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.0 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:  50% PEG300    50% Saline

    Solubility: 33.33 mg/mL (74.96 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

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Working solution concentration: mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL  DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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).
Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
 If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.96%

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References
Cell Assay
[1]

Caco-2 cells are plated at a density of 2-5 × 104 cells/cm2 onto a 35-mm dish. Cells are incubated for 2 to 3 days until 60%-70% confluency, and desired concentrations of Menaquinone-4 (0, 1.0, 5.0, and 10.0 μM) are added. The final concentration of the vehicle is 0.1% of the culture medium, and the culture medium is changed twice a week. Cells are assayed on days 0, 3, 7, and 11 after the addition of Menaquinone-4[1].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Animal Administration
[2]

Forty-two male, 4-week-old C57BL/6J mice provided with feed and drink ad libitum. For environmental adaptation, the animals had 1 week of circulation, and then are provided with the experimental diet after being randomly divided into 6 groups (7 animals in each group; randomized block design). The AIN-93G diets consist of a normal diet (N), normal diet + vitamin K1 (N-K1), normal diet + vitamin Menaquinone-4 (N-K2), 45% high-fat diet (HF), 45% high-fat diet + vitamin K1 (HF-K1), and a 45% high-fat diet + vitamin Menaquinone-4 (HF-K2). The vitamin K1 and vitamin Menaquinone-4 contents are 200 mg/1,000 g, and the diet is provided in pellet form. Body weight is measured once a week, and the food efficiency ratio (FER) is calculated by dividing the increased body weight from day 1 to the final day by the food intake amount during the experiment period. For fat amount measurement, the epididymal fat, perirenal fat, and retroperitoneal fat are extracted from dead animal subjects, are washed with 0.9% NaCl, dried by filter paper, and then are weighed[2].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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 (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 2.2490 mL 11.2448 mL 22.4896 mL 56.2240 mL
5 mM 0.4498 mL 2.2490 mL 4.4979 mL 11.2448 mL
10 mM 0.2249 mL 1.1245 mL 2.2490 mL 5.6224 mL
15 mM 0.1499 mL 0.7497 mL 1.4993 mL 3.7483 mL
20 mM 0.1124 mL 0.5622 mL 1.1245 mL 2.8112 mL
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    Species cross-reactivity must be investigated individually for each product. Many human cytokines will produce a nice response in mouse cell lines, and many mouse proteins will show activity on human cells. Other proteins may have a lower specific activity when used in the opposite species.

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