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Buformin hydrochloride  (Synonyms: 1-Butylbiguanide hydrochloride)

Cat. No.: HY-B2099A Purity: 99.91%
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Buformin hydrochloride (1-Butylbiguanide hydrochloride), a potent AMPK activator, acts as an orally active biguanide antidiabetic agent. Buformin hydrochloride decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis and lowers blood glucose production in vivo. Buformin hydrochloride also has anti-cancer activities and is applied in cancer study (such as, cervical cancer and breast cancer, et al).

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CAS No. : 1190-53-0

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Description

Buformin hydrochloride (1-Butylbiguanide hydrochloride), a potent AMPK activator, acts as an orally active biguanide antidiabetic agent. Buformin hydrochloride decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis and lowers blood glucose production in vivo. Buformin hydrochloride also has anti-cancer activities and is applied in cancer study (such as, cervical cancer and breast cancer, et al)[1].

In Vitro

Buformin hydrochloride (0-10 mM; 5 days) inhibits SKBR3 and BT474 cells growth as a concentration-dependent manner, exhibits IC50 values of 246.7 μM and 98.6 μM for erbB-2-overexpressing SKBR3 and BT474 cells, respectively[1].
Buformin hydrochloride (0-3 mM; 48 hours) increases the percentage of cells in G0/G1 phase and reduced the percentage of cells in S phase, especially in the SKBR3 cells[1].
Buformin hydrochloride (0-3 mM; 24 hours) suppresses RTK activation, including erbB-2 and IGF1R signaling downstream, and Akt activation/phosphorylation is inhibited in both SKBR3 and BT474 cells[1].

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Cell Viability Assay[1]

Cell Line: ErbB-2-overexpressing SKBR3 and BT474 cells
Concentration: 0 μM, 1 μM, 3 μM, 10 μM, 30 μM, 100 μM, 300 μM, 1, 3, or 10 mM
Incubation Time: 5 days
Result: Reduced cell viability in erbB-2-overexpressing breast cells.

Cell Cycle Analysis[1]

Cell Line: ErbB-2-overexpressing SKBR3 and BT474 cells
Concentration: 0.5 mM; 1 mM; 3 mM
Incubation Time: 48 hours
Result: Increased cells arresting in G0/G1 phase.

Western Blot Analysis[1]

Cell Line: ErbB-2-overexpressing SKBR3 and BT474 cells
Concentration: 0 mM, 0.1 mM, 0.3 mM, 1 mM, or 3 mM
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Decreased p-AMPK, p-p706S, p-ERK1/2 expression in a concentration-dependent manner.
In Vivo

Buformin hydrochloride (oral administation; 7.6 mmol/kg of chow; 7 days) exhibits significantly reduced tumor volumes and weights, and hinders mammary morphogenesis and proliferation in MMTV-erbB-2 transgenic mice[1].

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Animal Model: Female MMTV-erbB-2 transgenic mice[1]
Dosage: 7.6 mmol/kg
Administration: Oral administation; 7 days
Result: Inhibited mammary syngeneic tumor growth in MMTV-erbB-2 transgenic mice.
Molecular Weight

193.68

Formula

C6H16ClN5
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Appearance

Solid

Color

Light yellow to green yellow

SMILES

NC(NC(NCCCC)=N)=N.[H]Cl
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage

4°C, stored under nitrogen, away from moisture

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

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 125 mg/mL (645.39 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : 100 mg/mL (516.32 mM; Need ultrasonic)

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Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 5.1632 mL 25.8158 mL 51.6316 mL
5 mM 1.0326 mL 5.1632 mL 10.3263 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 (stored under nitrogen, 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: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (10.74 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 (10.74 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.

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:  PBS

    Solubility: 100 mg/mL (516.32 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.91%

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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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, 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 5.1632 mL 25.8158 mL 51.6316 mL 129.0789 mL
5 mM 1.0326 mL 5.1632 mL 10.3263 mL 25.8158 mL
10 mM 0.5163 mL 2.5816 mL 5.1632 mL 12.9079 mL
15 mM 0.3442 mL 1.7211 mL 3.4421 mL 8.6053 mL
20 mM 0.2582 mL 1.2908 mL 2.5816 mL 6.4539 mL
25 mM 0.2065 mL 1.0326 mL 2.0653 mL 5.1632 mL
30 mM 0.1721 mL 0.8605 mL 1.7211 mL 4.3026 mL
40 mM 0.1291 mL 0.6454 mL 1.2908 mL 3.2270 mL
50 mM 0.1033 mL 0.5163 mL 1.0326 mL 2.5816 mL
60 mM 0.0861 mL 0.4303 mL 0.8605 mL 2.1513 mL
80 mM 0.0645 mL 0.3227 mL 0.6454 mL 1.6135 mL
100 mM 0.0516 mL 0.2582 mL 0.5163 mL 1.2908 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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