Pilocarpine nitrate

Name: Pilocarpine nitrate
Brand: MedChemExpress
SKU: HY-B1006
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)

Cat. No.: HY-B1006 Purity: 99.83%: FAQs
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Pilocarpine nitrate is a potent M3-type muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (M3 muscarinic receptor) agonist.

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Pilocarpine nitrate Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 148-72-1

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Description

Pilocarpine nitrate is a potent M3-type muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (M3 muscarinic receptor) agonist.

IC₅₀ & Target

mAChR3

In Vitro

To evaluate the cytotoxicity of Pilocarpine, the morphology and viability of human corneal stromal (HCS) cells are examined by light microscopy and MTT assay, respectively. Morphological observations show that HCS cells exposed to Pilocarpine at a concentration from 0.625 to 20 g/L exhibit dose- and time-dependent proliferation retardation and morphological abnormality such as cellular shrinkage, cytoplasmic vacuolation, detachment from culture matrix, and eventually death, while no obvious difference is observed between those exposed to Pilocarpine below the concentration of 0.625 g/L and controls. Results of MTT assay reveal that the cell viability of HCS cells decrease with time and concentration after exposing to Pilocarpine above the concentration of 0.625 g/L (P<0.01 or 0.05), while that of HCS cells treated with Pilocarpine below the concentration of 0.625 g/L show no significant difference to controls^[2]. The partial muscarinic agonist, Pilocarpine, evokes concentration-dependent relaxation with an EC₅₀ of 2.4 mM in isolated segments of rat tail artery that were constricted with Penylephrine (10 to 200 nM)^[3].

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

In Vivo

The Pilocarpine-induced saliva secretion of the control rats (CN) and exercised (EX) rats is examined. A significantly greater amount of saliva is induced by Pilocarpine in the EX rats than in the CN rats (P<0.01). Conversely, the Na⁺ concentration in the saliva of the EX rats is significantly lower than that of the CN rats (P<0.05)^[1].

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

Clinical Trial

Molecular Weight

271.27

Formula

C₁₁H₁₇N₃O₅

CAS No.

148-72-1

Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

[O-][N+](O)=O.O=C1OC[C@H](CC2=CN=CN2C)[C@@H]1CC

Structure Classification

Initial Source

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture

*The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 250 mg/mL (921.59 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H₂O : 100 mg/mL (368.64 mM; Need ultrasonic)

Preparing
Stock Solutions

Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg

1 mM	3.6864 mL	18.4318 mL	36.8636 mL
5 mM	0.7373 mL	3.6864 mL	7.3727 mL
10 mM	0.3686 mL	1.8432 mL	3.6864 mL

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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

* 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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Mass (g) = Concentration (mol/L) × Volume (L) × Molecular Weight (g/mol)

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This equation is commonly abbreviated as: C₁V₁ = C₂V₂

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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 (7.67 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: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (7.67 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 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.
Protocol 3

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil
Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (7.67 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.8 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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This product has good water solubility, please refer to the measured solubility data in water/PBS/Saline for details.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.83%

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Data Sheet (285 KB) SDS (480 KB)

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References

[1]. Matsuzaki K, et al. Daily voluntary exercise enhances pilocarpine-induced saliva secretion and aquaporin 1 expression in rat submandibular glands. FEBS Open Bio. 2017 Dec 7;8(1):85-93. [Content Brief]

[2]. Yuan XL, et al. Cytotoxicity of pilocarpine to human corneal stromal cells and its underlying cytotoxic mechanisms. Int J Ophthalmol. 2016 Apr 18;9(4):505-11. [Content Brief]

[3]. Tonta MA, et al. Pilocarpine-induced relaxation of rat tail artery by a non-cholinergic mechanism and in the absence of an intact endothelium. Br J Pharmacol. 1994 Jun;112(2):525-32. [Content Brief]

Cell Assay ^[2]	Cell viability is determined by MTT assay. Briefly, HCS cells are inoculated into a 96-well culture plate (Nunc) at a density of 1×10⁴ cells/100 µL/well, and are cultured and treated. At a 4h interval, the Pilocarpine (0.625 to 20 g/L)-containing medium is replaced entirely with 100 µL serum-free DMEM/F12 medium containing 1.0 g/L MTT, and the cells are incubated at 37°C in the dark for 4h. After the MTT-containing medium is discarded with caution, 150 µL DMSO is added to dissolve the produced formazan crystals at 37°C in the dark for 15 min, and the absorbance at 490 nm is measured with a Multiskan GO microplate reader^[2]. MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Animal Administration ^[1]	Rats^[1] Male, 10-week-old Wistar rats are assigned to one of two groups, exercise (EX, n=6) and control (CN, n=6). The EX rats are kept for 40 days in cages with a running wheel (SN-451), allowing them to undertake voluntary exercise, while the CN rats are kept in cages with the running wheel locked. On the 40th day, Pilocarpine-induced saliva is measured as follows. Briefly, the rats are anesthetized, preweighed cotton was placed in their mouths sublingually, and Pilocarpine (0.5 mg/kg) is intraperitoneally injected to induce saliva secretion. Each cotton ball is then changed every 10 min for 1 h. The collected cotton balls are weighed again, and the mass of saliva secreted is calculated by subtracting the initial from the final weight. MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
References	[1]. Matsuzaki K, et al. Daily voluntary exercise enhances pilocarpine-induced saliva secretion and aquaporin 1 expression in rat submandibular glands. FEBS Open Bio. 2017 Dec 7;8(1):85-93. [Content Brief] [2]. Yuan XL, et al. Cytotoxicity of pilocarpine to human corneal stromal cells and its underlying cytotoxic mechanisms. Int J Ophthalmol. 2016 Apr 18;9(4):505-11. [Content Brief] [3]. Tonta MA, et al. Pilocarpine-induced relaxation of rat tail artery by a non-cholinergic mechanism and in the absence of an intact endothelium. Br J Pharmacol. 1994 Jun;112(2):525-32. [Content Brief]

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg

H₂O / DMSO	1 mM	3.6864 mL	18.4318 mL	36.8636 mL	92.1591 mL
	5 mM	0.7373 mL	3.6864 mL	7.3727 mL	18.4318 mL
	10 mM	0.3686 mL	1.8432 mL	3.6864 mL	9.2159 mL
	15 mM	0.2458 mL	1.2288 mL	2.4576 mL	6.1439 mL
	20 mM	0.1843 mL	0.9216 mL	1.8432 mL	4.6080 mL
	25 mM	0.1475 mL	0.7373 mL	1.4745 mL	3.6864 mL
	30 mM	0.1229 mL	0.6144 mL	1.2288 mL	3.0720 mL
	40 mM	0.0922 mL	0.4608 mL	0.9216 mL	2.3040 mL
	50 mM	0.0737 mL	0.3686 mL	0.7373 mL	1.8432 mL
	60 mM	0.0614 mL	0.3072 mL	0.6144 mL	1.5360 mL
	80 mM	0.0461 mL	0.2304 mL	0.4608 mL	1.1520 mL
	100 mM	0.0369 mL	0.1843 mL	0.3686 mL	0.9216 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.