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Leelamine is an orally active pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase (PDK) inhibitor with an IC50 value of 9.5 μM, showing a blood glucose lowering effect in the diabetic mouse. Leelamine is also a weak agonist of cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2. Leelamine decreases mitotic activity, prostate-specific antigen expression and induces Apoptosis to cell death in cancer cells.

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Leelamine Chemical Structure

Leelamine Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 1446-61-3

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Description

Leelamine is an orally active pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase (PDK) inhibitor with an IC50 value of 9.5 μM, showing a blood glucose lowering effect in the diabetic mouse. Leelamine is also a weak agonist of cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2. Leelamine decreases mitotic activity, prostate-specific antigen expression and induces Apoptosis to cell death in cancer cells[1][2][3].

IC50 & Target[1]

CB1

 

CB2

 

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
5637 IC50
8.7 μM
Compound: 3
Cytotoxicity against human 5637 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human 5637 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23707051]
A2780 EC50
3.8 μM
Compound: Dehydroabietylamine
Cytotoxicity against human A2780 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
Cytotoxicity against human A2780 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
[PMID: 30056282]
A549 IC50
5.02 μM
Compound: L0
Antineoplastic activity against human A549 cells measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Antineoplastic activity against human A549 cells measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30746067]
A549 IC50
5.02 μM
Compound: L0
Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 29407970]
EJ IC50
4.82 μM
Compound: 3
Cytotoxicity against human EJ cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human EJ cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23707051]
FaDu EC50
3.9 μM
Compound: Dehydroabietylamine
Cytotoxicity against human FADU cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
Cytotoxicity against human FADU cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
[PMID: 30056282]
HeLa IC50
2.02 μM
Compound: L0
Antineoplastic activity against human HeLa cells measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Antineoplastic activity against human HeLa cells measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30746067]
HeLa IC50
2.02 μM
Compound: L0
Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HeLa cells after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 29407970]
HeLa IC50
7.68 μM
Compound: 3
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23707051]
HepG2 IC50
2.56 μM
Compound: L0
Antineoplastic activity against human HepG2 cells measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Antineoplastic activity against human HepG2 cells measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30746067]
HepG2 IC50
2.56 μM
Compound: L0
Antiproliferative activity against human HepG2 cells after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HepG2 cells after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 29407970]
HT-29 EC50
2.1 μM
Compound: Dehydroabietylamine
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
[PMID: 30056282]
HUVEC IC50
1.27 μM
Compound: L0
Cytotoxicity against HUVEC measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against HUVEC measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30746067]
HUVEC IC50
1.27 μM
Compound: L0
Cytotoxicity against HUVEC assessed as reduction in cell viability after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against HUVEC assessed as reduction in cell viability after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 29407970]
J774 CC50
14.5 μM
Compound: 6
Cytotoxicity against mouse J774 cells assessed as reduction of cell viability after 48 hrs by resazurin dye-based fluorometric method
Cytotoxicity against mouse J774 cells assessed as reduction of cell viability after 48 hrs by resazurin dye-based fluorometric method
[PMID: 27318121]
Jurkat IC50
4.85 μM
Compound: 3
Cytotoxicity against human Jurkat cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human Jurkat cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23707051]
L6 IC50
6.5 μM
Compound: 1; TCI D1588
Cytotoxicity against rat L6 cells after 72 hrs by AlamarBlue dye based fluorimetric method
Cytotoxicity against rat L6 cells after 72 hrs by AlamarBlue dye based fluorimetric method
[PMID: 26849852]
L6 IC50
7.4 μM
Compound: 1; TCI D1588
Antitrypanosomal activity against trypomastigote form of Trypanosoma cruzi Tulahuen C2C4 expressing LacZ gene infected in rat L6 cells after 96 hrs by photometric method
Antitrypanosomal activity against trypomastigote form of Trypanosoma cruzi Tulahuen C2C4 expressing LacZ gene infected in rat L6 cells after 96 hrs by photometric method
[PMID: 26849852]
MCF7 IC50
19.45 μM
Compound: L0
Antineoplastic activity against human MCF7 cells measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Antineoplastic activity against human MCF7 cells measured after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30746067]
MCF7 IC50
19.45 μM
Compound: L0
Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells after 36 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells after 36 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 29407970]
MCF7 EC50
3 μM
Compound: Dehydroabietylamine
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
[PMID: 30056282]
NIH3T3 EC50
2.4 μM
Compound: Dehydroabietylamine
Cytotoxicity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
Cytotoxicity against mouse NIH/3T3 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
[PMID: 30056282]
PC-3 IC50
7.88 μM
Compound: 3
Cytotoxicity against human PC3 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human PC3 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23707051]
SW-1736 EC50
4.2 μM
Compound: Dehydroabietylamine
Cytotoxicity against human SW1736 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
Cytotoxicity against human SW1736 cells after 96 hrs by sulforhodamine-B assay
[PMID: 30056282]
In Vitro

Leelamine (3 μM, 3 h) induces vacuolization of cells, accumulation of lipofuscin-like material, formation of web-like membrane whorls and inhibition of autophagic flux in melanoma cells[2].
Leelamine (3 μM, 3 h) induces intracellular cholesterol accumulation and alters cholesterol subcellular localization in UACC 903 or 1205 Lu melanoma cells[2].
Leelamine (3-5 μM, 3-12 h) inhibits signaling pathways driving melanoma cell survival and disrupts RTK signaling via interference with intracellular vesicular transport systems[2].

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

Western Blot Analysis[2]

Cell Line: Melanoma cells
Concentration: 3-5 μM
Incubation Time: 3-12 h
Result: Significantly decreased phosphorylation of EIF4EBP1 (4E-BP1) and inhibited AKT/mTOR branch of the cascade in melanoma cells.

Immunofluorescence[2]

Cell Line: UACC 903 melanoma cells
Concentration: 3 μM
Incubation Time: 3 h
Result: Induced vacuolization of UACC 903 melanoma cells and autophagosome accumulation, followed by membrane blebbing, cell shrinkage and cell rounding.
Molecular Weight

285.47

Formula

C20H31N

CAS No.
Appearance

<44.5°C Solid,>44.5°C Liquid

Color

Colorless to light yellow

SMILES

NC[C@]1(C)CCC[C@]2(C)C3=C(CC[C@@]12[H])C=C(C(C)C)C=C3

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (350.30 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.5030 mL 17.5150 mL 35.0299 mL
5 mM 0.7006 mL 3.5030 mL 7.0060 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 (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (8.76 mM); Clear solution

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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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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: 2.5 mg/mL (8.76 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 2.5 mg/mL. Suspended solution can be used for oral and intraperitoneal injection.

    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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*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 98.36%

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 (protect from light). 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
DMSO 1 mM 3.5030 mL 17.5150 mL 35.0300 mL 87.5749 mL
5 mM 0.7006 mL 3.5030 mL 7.0060 mL 17.5150 mL
10 mM 0.3503 mL 1.7515 mL 3.5030 mL 8.7575 mL
15 mM 0.2335 mL 1.1677 mL 2.3353 mL 5.8383 mL
20 mM 0.1751 mL 0.8757 mL 1.7515 mL 4.3787 mL
25 mM 0.1401 mL 0.7006 mL 1.4012 mL 3.5030 mL
30 mM 0.1168 mL 0.5838 mL 1.1677 mL 2.9192 mL
40 mM 0.0876 mL 0.4379 mL 0.8757 mL 2.1894 mL
50 mM 0.0701 mL 0.3503 mL 0.7006 mL 1.7515 mL
60 mM 0.0584 mL 0.2919 mL 0.5838 mL 1.4596 mL
80 mM 0.0438 mL 0.2189 mL 0.4379 mL 1.0947 mL
100 mM 0.0350 mL 0.1751 mL 0.3503 mL 0.8757 mL
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