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Nortriptyline  (Synonyms: Desmethylamitriptyline; Desitriptilina)

Cat. No.: HY-118620 Purity: 99.97%
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Nortriptyline (Desmethylamitriptyline), the main active metabolite of Amitriptyline, is a tricyclic antidepressant. Nortriptyline is a potent autophagy inhibitor and has anticancer effects. N

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Nortriptyline Chemical Structure

Nortriptyline Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 72-69-5

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Description

Nortriptyline (Desmethylamitriptyline), the main active metabolite of Amitriptyline, is a tricyclic antidepressant. Nortriptyline is a potent autophagy inhibitor and has anticancer effects[1][2][3]. N

In Vitro

Amitriptyline is metabolized by CYP2C19 to the active metabolite, Nortriptyline. Nortriptyline blocks the reuptake of Norepinephrine more potently than Serotonin[1].
Nortriptyline (6.25-100 μM; 24-72 h) markedly reducs the viability of TCCSUP and mouse MBT-2 bladder cancer cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner[3].
Nortriptyline (12.55-100 μM; 24 h) induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in TCCSUP and MBT-2 cells[3].
Nortriptyline (12.55-100 μM; 24 h) induces both intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis in these bladder cancer cells[3].

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Cell Viability Assay[3]

Cell Line: Human TCCSUP and mouse MBT-2 bladder cancer cells
Concentration: 6.25 μM, 12.5 μM, 25 μM, 50 μM and 100 μM
Incubation Time: 24, 48, or 72 h
Result: Exhibited cytotoxic effects on TCCSUP and MBT-2 cells.

Cell Cycle Analysis[3]

Cell Line: Human TCCSUP and mouse MBT-2 bladder cancer cells
Concentration: 25 μM, 50 μM, or 100 μM (TCCSUP); 12.5 μM, 25 μM, or 50 μM (MBT-2 cells)
Incubation Time: 24 h
Result: Caused cell cycle arrest in these bladder cancer cells.

Apoptosis Analysis[3]

Cell Line: Human TCCSUP and mouse MBT-2 bladder cancer cells
Concentration: 25 μM, 50 μM, or 100 μM (TCCSUP); 12.5 μM, 25 μM, or 50 μM (MBT-2 cells)
Incubation Time: 24 h
Result: Induced apoptosis in both TCCSUP and MBT-2 cells.

Western Blot Analysis[3]

Cell Line: Human TCCSUP and mouse MBT-2 bladder cancer cells
Concentration: 25 μM, 50 μM, or 100 μM (TCCSUP); 12.5 μM, 25 μM, or 50 μM (MBT-2 cells)
Incubation Time: 24 h
Result: Increased the expression of Fas, FasL, FADD, Bax, Bak, and cleaved forms of caspase-3, caspase-8, caspase-9, and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase. Decreased the expression of Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, BH3 interacting domain death agonist, X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein, and survivin.
In Vivo

Nortriptyline (10-20 mg/kg; ip; every day; for three weeks) inhibits the growth of bladder tumors in mice inoculated with MBT-2 cells[3].

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Animal Model: Adult male C3H/HeN mice (25-30 g; 2-3 months of age) injected with MBT-2 cells[3]
Dosage: 10 or 20 mg/kg
Administration: Intraperitoneal injection; every day; for three weeks.
Result: Suppressed tumor growth in mice inoculated with MBT-2 cells.
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Molecular Weight

263.38

Formula

C19H21N

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

CNCC/C=C1C2=CC=CC=C2CCC3=CC=CC=C\13

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4°C, protect from light

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

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DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (379.68 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.7968 mL 18.9840 mL 37.9680 mL
5 mM 0.7594 mL 3.7968 mL 7.5936 mL
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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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    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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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.97%

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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 (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 3.7968 mL 18.9840 mL 37.9680 mL 94.9199 mL
5 mM 0.7594 mL 3.7968 mL 7.5936 mL 18.9840 mL
10 mM 0.3797 mL 1.8984 mL 3.7968 mL 9.4920 mL
15 mM 0.2531 mL 1.2656 mL 2.5312 mL 6.3280 mL
20 mM 0.1898 mL 0.9492 mL 1.8984 mL 4.7460 mL
25 mM 0.1519 mL 0.7594 mL 1.5187 mL 3.7968 mL
30 mM 0.1266 mL 0.6328 mL 1.2656 mL 3.1640 mL
40 mM 0.0949 mL 0.4746 mL 0.9492 mL 2.3730 mL
50 mM 0.0759 mL 0.3797 mL 0.7594 mL 1.8984 mL
60 mM 0.0633 mL 0.3164 mL 0.6328 mL 1.5820 mL
80 mM 0.0475 mL 0.2373 mL 0.4746 mL 1.1865 mL
100 mM 0.0380 mL 0.1898 mL 0.3797 mL 0.9492 mL
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