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Theophylline  (Synonyms: 1,3-Dimethylxanthine; Theo-24)

Cat. No.: HY-B0809 Purity: 99.89%
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Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) is a potent phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, adenosine receptor antagonist, and histone deacetylase (HDAC) activator. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) inhibits PDE3 activity to relax airway smooth muscle. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) has anti-inflammatory activity by increase IL-10 and inhibit NF-κB into the nucleus. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) induces apoptosis. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) can be used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research.

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Theophylline Chemical Structure

Theophylline Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 58-55-9

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Description

Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) is a potent phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, adenosine receptor antagonist, and histone deacetylase (HDAC) activator. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) inhibits PDE3 activity to relax airway smooth muscle. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) has anti-inflammatory activity by increase IL-10 and inhibit NF-κB into the nucleus. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) induces apoptosis. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) can be used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research[1][2][3][4][5].

IC50 & Target

IL-10

 

IL-6

 

PDE3

 

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

In Vitro

Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) (1-1000 µM) inhibits cAMP hydrolysis by PDE in homogenates of bronchial tissue to relax human bronchus and pulmonary arteries[1].
Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) (10 µg/mL; 24 h; eosinophils) induces apoptosis through a reduction in the antiapoptotic protein Bcl-2[2].
Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) (0-500 µM; 2 h; A549 cells) inhibits NF-κB activation, I kappa B alpha (I-κBα) degradation and decreases the level of IL-6 in a concentration-dependent manner[3].
Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) (0-1000 µM; 30 min; A549 cells) induces histone deacetylase activity to decrease inflammatory gene expression[4].

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

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Western Blot Analysis[3]

Cell Line: A549 cells
Concentration: 0, 20, 100 and 500 µM
Incubation Time: 2 hours
Result: Decreased the expression of NF-κB p65 and I-κBα degradation in a concentration-dependent manner.

Western Blot Analysis[2]

Cell Line: Eosinophils
Concentration: 10 µg/mL
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Decreased the expression of Bcl-2.
In Vivo

Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) (100 mg/kg; i.p.; daily, for 9 d; male Swiss mice) has anti-inflammatory activity in mice and increases IL-6 and IL-10 levels and inhibits TNF-α and NO[1].

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Animal Model: Male Swiss mice[1]
Dosage: 100 mg/kg
Administration: Intraperitoneal injection; daily, for 9 days
Result: Increased IL-6 and IL-10 levels and inhibited TNF-α and NO.
Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight

180.16

Formula

C7H8N4O2
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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C(N1C)N(C)C2=C(N=CN2)C1=O
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Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

0.1 M NaOH : 20 mg/mL (111.01 mM; ultrasonic and warming and adjust pH to 10 with 0.1 M NaOH and heat to 60°C)

DMSO : 11.11 mg/mL (61.67 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : 5 mg/mL (27.75 mM; Need ultrasonic)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 5.5506 mL 27.7531 mL 55.5062 mL
5 mM 1.1101 mL 5.5506 mL 11.1012 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

    Solubility: ≥ 1.11 mg/mL (6.16 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 1.11 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (11.1 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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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

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    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (11.1 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.
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    Solubility: 11 mg/mL (61.06 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.89%

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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, 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 / 0.1 M NaOH 1 mM 5.5506 mL 27.7531 mL 55.5062 mL 138.7655 mL
5 mM 1.1101 mL 5.5506 mL 11.1012 mL 27.7531 mL
10 mM 0.5551 mL 2.7753 mL 5.5506 mL 13.8766 mL
15 mM 0.3700 mL 1.8502 mL 3.7004 mL 9.2510 mL
20 mM 0.2775 mL 1.3877 mL 2.7753 mL 6.9383 mL
25 mM 0.2220 mL 1.1101 mL 2.2202 mL 5.5506 mL
DMSO / 0.1 M NaOH 30 mM 0.1850 mL 0.9251 mL 1.8502 mL 4.6255 mL
40 mM 0.1388 mL 0.6938 mL 1.3877 mL 3.4691 mL
50 mM 0.1110 mL 0.5551 mL 1.1101 mL 2.7753 mL
60 mM 0.0925 mL 0.4626 mL 0.9251 mL 2.3128 mL
0.1 M NaOH 80 mM 0.0694 mL 0.3469 mL 0.6938 mL 1.7346 mL
100 mM 0.0555 mL 0.2775 mL 0.5551 mL 1.3877 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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