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  4. Pifithrin-α hydrobromide

Pifithrin-α hydrobromide  (Synonyms: Pifithrin hydrobromide; PFTα hydrobromide)

Cat. No.: HY-15484 Purity: 98.05%
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Pifithrin-α hydrobromide is a p53 inhibitor which blocks its transcriptional activity and prevents cells from apoptosis. Pifithrin-α hydrobromide is also an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist.

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Pifithrin-α hydrobromide Chemical Structure

Pifithrin-α hydrobromide Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 63208-82-2

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Pifithrin-α hydrobromide Related Antibodies

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60 Publications Citing Use of MCE Pifithrin-α hydrobromide

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    Pifithrin-α hydrobromide purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Neurosci Lett. 2023 Feb 11.  [Abstract]

    Pifithrin-α hydrobromide (PFT-α; 0.5 μM; 0, 24, 48 h) reverses the inhibition of NSC cell proliferation (SV2A knockdown promotes NSCs apoptosis) (fig C) and reduces cleaved caspase 3 (CC3) expression (fig D) induced by SV2A knockdown.

    Pifithrin-α hydrobromide purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Am J Cancer Res. 2018 Sep 1;8(9):1697-1711.  [Abstract]

    Pifithrin-α hydrobromide (PFT) treatment inhibits Atovaquone (ATO)-induced upregulation of p53, p21, and cleavage of PARP, as well as downregulation of CDK2.

    Pifithrin-α hydrobromide purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Mol Nutr Food Res. 2018 Aug;62(16):e1800164.  [Abstract]

    PFT-α, a pharmacological p53 inhibitor, inhibits the expression of frataxin in HepG2 cells. Under the treatment of free fatty acids (FFAs), the frataxin are further decreased by PFT-α.

    Pifithrin-α hydrobromide purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Front Genet. 2018 Aug 31;9:320.  [Abstract]

    Western blot analysis of the expression of p53 and caspase-3 after intrathecal administration of Pifithrin-α on day 7 after chronic constriction injury (CCI). The fold change of p53 and caspase-3 levels is normalized to the glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) level.

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    Description

    Pifithrin-α hydrobromide is a p53 inhibitor which blocks its transcriptional activity and prevents cells from apoptosis. Pifithrin-α hydrobromide is also an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist.

    IC50 & Target

    p53[1]
    AhR[2]
    In Vitro

    Pifithrin-α (PFT-α) hydrobromideis a water-soluble compound that could suppress p53 protein transcription. Pifithrin-α can suppress glucose oxidase (GOX)-induced p53 protein increase in whole cell lysates, but cyclosporine A (CsA) fails to show such an inhibition effect. Notably, Pifithrin-α is able to block the GOX-induced Bcl-2 protein reduction. Similarly, it is Pifithrin-α rather than CsA that able to prevent the Bax increasing in whole cell lysates[1]. Pifithrin-α inhibits p53-dependent apoptosis through an undetermined mechanism. Pifithrin-α also acts as an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist and. Pifithrin-α is a potent AhR agonist as determined by its ability to bind the AhR, induce formation of its DNA binding complex, activate reporter activity, and up-regulate the classic AhR target gene CYP1A1[2].

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

    Pifithrin-α hydrobromide Related Antibodies
    In Vivo

    When the experiment is performed with Pifthirin-α (PFT-α) hydrobromide, a pharmacological p53 inhibitor, the percentage of annexin V-positive Foxe3-/- SMCs decreases to WT levels. Pifithrin-α (2.2 mg/kg, i.p.) significantly reduces the incidence of aortic rupture and intramural hematomas in Foxe3-/- mice that underwent transverse aortic constriction (TAC) (50% to 17%, P<0.05). After Pifthirin-α treatment, the mean diameter of the ascending aorta and the percentage of TUNEL-positive cells in the aortic media are also normalized to WT levels in surviving Foxe3-/- animals (P<0.05)[3].

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

    367.30

    Formula

    C16H19BrN2OS
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    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    White to light yellow

    SMILES

    N=C1SC2=C(CCCC2)N1CC(C3=CC=C(C)C=C3)=O.[H]Br
    Shipping

    Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
    Storage

    4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture

    *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

    Solvent & Solubility
    In Vitro: 

    DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL (136.13 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    H2O : 1.25 mg/mL (3.40 mM; Need ultrasonic)

    *"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

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    Stock Solutions
    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 2.7225 mL 13.6127 mL 27.2254 mL
    5 mM 0.5445 mL 2.7225 mL 5.4451 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 (sealed storage, away from moisture). 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 (6.81 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 (6.81 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.
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    The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
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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 (sealed storage, away from moisture)

    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: 98.05%

    COA (255 KB) HNMR (133 KB) LCMS (96 KB)

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    References
    Kinase Assay
    [2]

    The ligand binding competition assays are performed. Cytosolic cell extracts from Hepa-1 cells are generated by the resuspension of the cell pellets in HEDG buffer [25 mM Hepes, 1 mM EDTA, 1 mM dithiothreitol, and 10% (v/v) glycerol, pH 7.5] containing 0.4 mM leupeptin, 4 mg/mL aprotinin, and 0.3 mM phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride, homogenization, and centrifugation at 100,000 g for 45 min. Aliquots of the supernatant (120 μg) are incubated at room temperature for 2 h with the indicated concentrations of Pifithrin-α in the presence of 3 nM [3H]TCDD in HEDG buffer. After incubation on ice with hydroxyapatite for 30 min, HEDG buffer with 0.5% Tween 80 is added. The samples are centrifuged, washed twice, resuspended in 0.2 mL of scintillation fluid, and subjected to scintillation counting. Nonspecific binding is determined using a 150-fold molar excess of TCDF and subtracted from the total binding to obtain the specific binding. The specific binding is reported relative to [3H]TCDD alone[2].

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
    Cell Assay
    [1]

    The human hepatoma cell lines HepG2 (p53++) are cultured in RMPI 1640 medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), and 1% penicillin/streptomycin at 37°C in an atmosphere containing 5% CO2. Cells are exposed to GOX (0-5 0U) for 0-8 hours with or without Pifithrin-α (20 μM/L), Pifithrin-μ (5 μM/L), CsA (10 μM/L), Sanglifehrin A (20 μM/L) and NAC (5 mM/L) for 1 hour, respectively. After treatment, cells are collected and processed for further experiments[1].

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
    Animal Administration
    [3]

    Mice[3]
    The Foxe3-null (Foxe3-/-) mice are used. To investigate the role of p53 in Foxe3-related apoptosis, Pifithrin-α is administered by i.p. injection at a dosage of 2.2 mg/kg, then dissolved in PBS 1 hour before TAC and then every 48 hours. Animals are euthanized 2 weeks after the surgery, and the ascending aortic tissues are harvested for either RNA, total protein, histomorphometric analysis, or TUNEL assay.

    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 (sealed storage, away from moisture). 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 2.7225 mL 13.6127 mL 27.2254 mL 68.0635 mL
    DMSO 5 mM 0.5445 mL 2.7225 mL 5.4451 mL 13.6127 mL
    10 mM 0.2723 mL 1.3613 mL 2.7225 mL 6.8064 mL
    15 mM 0.1815 mL 0.9075 mL 1.8150 mL 4.5376 mL
    20 mM 0.1361 mL 0.6806 mL 1.3613 mL 3.4032 mL
    25 mM 0.1089 mL 0.5445 mL 1.0890 mL 2.7225 mL
    30 mM 0.0908 mL 0.4538 mL 0.9075 mL 2.2688 mL
    40 mM 0.0681 mL 0.3403 mL 0.6806 mL 1.7016 mL
    50 mM 0.0545 mL 0.2723 mL 0.5445 mL 1.3613 mL
    60 mM 0.0454 mL 0.2269 mL 0.4538 mL 1.1344 mL
    80 mM 0.0340 mL 0.1702 mL 0.3403 mL 0.8508 mL
    100 mM 0.0272 mL 0.1361 mL 0.2723 mL 0.6806 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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