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  3. Endogenous Metabolite Cytochrome P450 Autophagy
  4. Metyrapone

Metyrapone (Su-4885) is a potent and orally active 11β-hydroxylase inhibitor and an autophagy activator, also inhibits the production of aldosterone. Metyrapone inhibits synthesis of endogenous adrenal corticosteroid, decreases glucocorticoid levels, and also affects behavior and emotion. In addition, Metyrapone increases the efficiency of autophagic process via downregulation of mTOR pathway, and interacts with Pseudomonas putida cytochrome P-450. Metyrapone can be used for researching Cushing's syndrome and depression.

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Metyrapone Chemical Structure

Metyrapone Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 54-36-4

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Description

Metyrapone (Su-4885) is a potent and orally active 11β-hydroxylase inhibitor and an autophagy activator, also inhibits the production of aldosterone. Metyrapone inhibits synthesis of endogenous adrenal corticosteroid, decreases glucocorticoid levels, and also affects behavior and emotion. In addition, Metyrapone increases the efficiency of autophagic process via downregulation of mTOR pathway, and interacts with Pseudomonas putida cytochrome P-450. Metyrapone can be used for researching Cushing's syndrome and depression[1][2][3][4][5].

IC50 & Target

11β-hydroxylase, Aldosterone, CYP450, Autophagy[1][4][5]
In Vitro

Metyrapone (100?μM; 2 h) hyperactivates autophagy in HepG2, and delays the activation of apoptosis at severe endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress[5].

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In Vivo

Metyrapone (25 or 50 mg/kg; SC, single dosage) decreases the stress-induced increase in plasma corticosterone levels, significantly impairs acquisition performance at high dosage, and increases open arm activity at low dosage[1].

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Animal Model: Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=179; 270-300g)[1]
Dosage: 25 or 50 mg/kg (in a volume of 2.0 mL/kg)
Administration: SC, single dosage
Result: Dose-dependently decreased the stress-induced increase in plasma corticosterone levels in the water maze test; the high level dose significantly impaired acquisition performance in the water maze and decreased fear-induced immobility; the lower dose increased open arm activity.
Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight

226.27

Formula

C14H14N2O
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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to yellow

SMILES

CC(C1=CC=CN=C1)(C)C(C2=CC=CN=C2)=O
Structure Classification
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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 : 100 mg/mL (441.95 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : ≥ 38 mg/mL (167.94 mM)

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1 mM 4.4195 mL 22.0975 mL 44.1950 mL
5 mM 0.8839 mL 4.4195 mL 8.8390 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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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

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    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.
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    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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    Solubility: 100 mg/mL (441.95 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.84%

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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, 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
H2O / DMSO 1 mM 4.4195 mL 22.0975 mL 44.1950 mL 110.4875 mL
5 mM 0.8839 mL 4.4195 mL 8.8390 mL 22.0975 mL
10 mM 0.4419 mL 2.2097 mL 4.4195 mL 11.0487 mL
15 mM 0.2946 mL 1.4732 mL 2.9463 mL 7.3658 mL
20 mM 0.2210 mL 1.1049 mL 2.2097 mL 5.5244 mL
25 mM 0.1768 mL 0.8839 mL 1.7678 mL 4.4195 mL
30 mM 0.1473 mL 0.7366 mL 1.4732 mL 3.6829 mL
40 mM 0.1105 mL 0.5524 mL 1.1049 mL 2.7622 mL
50 mM 0.0884 mL 0.4419 mL 0.8839 mL 2.2097 mL
60 mM 0.0737 mL 0.3683 mL 0.7366 mL 1.8415 mL
80 mM 0.0552 mL 0.2762 mL 0.5524 mL 1.3811 mL
100 mM 0.0442 mL 0.2210 mL 0.4419 mL 1.1049 mL

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