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Neflamapimod (VX-745)

Name: Neflamapimod (VX-745)
Brand: Selleck Chemicals
SKU: S1458
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Catalog No.S1458 Purity:99.98%

Neflamapimod (VX-745) is a potent and selective inhibitor of p38α with IC50 of 10 nM, 22-fold greater selectivity versus p38β and no inhibition to p38γ.

Neflamapimod (VX-745) Chemical Structure

CAS No. 209410-46-8

Purity & Quality Control

Batch: Purity: 99.98%

99.98

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Signaling Pathway

p38 MAPK Signaling Pathway

Biological Activity

Description

Neflamapimod (VX-745) is a potent and selective inhibitor of p38α with IC50 of 10 nM, 22-fold greater selectivity versus p38β and no inhibition to p38γ.

Features

A potent and selective inhibitor to p38α and p38β MAPK.

Targets

p38α ^[1]	p38β ^[1]
10 nM	220 nM

In vitro
In vitro	VX-745 selectively inhibits p38α and p38β MAPK with IC50 of 10 nM and 220 nM, respectively, but not p38γ MAPK and a large panel of other kinases, with IC50 larger than 20 µM. In a human peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) assay, VX-745 provides IC50 of 56 and 52 nM for IL-1β and TNFα, respectively. VX-745 blocks IL-6 and IL-8 production induced by IL-1 and TNFα, and COX-2 synthesis mediated by LPS and IL-1β. ^[1-3] VX-745 (60 nM-20 µM) inhibits IL-6 and VEGF secretion in bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), without affecting their viability. VX-745 also inhibits TNF-α-induced IL-6 secretion in BMSCs. VX-745 inhibits both multiple myeloma (MM) cell proliferation and IL-6 secretion in BMSCs triggered by adherence of MM cells to BMSCs, suggesting that VX-745 can inhibit paracrine multiple myeloma (MM) cell growth in the BM milieu and overcome cell adhesion-related drug resistance. ^[4]
Kinase Assay	Spectrophotometric coupled-enzyme assay
Kinase Assay	The IC50 for the inhibition of p38α and p38β homologs are obtained by a spectrophotometric coupled-enzyme assay. A fixed concentration of enzyme (15 nM of p38α or p38β) is incubated with VX-745 in DMSO for 10 min. at 30 °C in 0.1 M HEPES buffer, pH 7.5, containing 10% glycerol, 10 mM MgCl₂, 2.5 mM phosphoenolpyruvate, 200 µM NADH, 150 µg/mL pyruvate kinase, 50 µg/mL lactate dehydrogenase, and 200 µM EGF receptor peptide (KRELVEPLTPSGEAPNQALLR). The reaction is initiated with 100 µM and 70 µM ATP for p38α and p38β assays, respectively. The decrease of absorbance at 340 nm is monitored to follow the rate of the reaction. IC50 is evaluated from the rate data as a function of the inhibitor concentration.
Cell Research	Cell lines	Human bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) and multiple myeloma (MM) cells
	Concentrations	60 nM - 20 μM, dissolved in DMSO.
	Incubation Time	48 hours
	Method	BMSCs (5 × 10⁴ cells/well) or MM cells (3 × 10⁴ cells/well) are incubated in 96-well culture plates in the presence or absence of VX-745 for 48 hours at 37 °C. DNA synthesis is measured by [³H]-thymidine ([³H]TdR) uptake. Cells are pulsed with [³H]TdR (0.5 μCi/well [.0185 MBq]) during the last 8 hours of 48-hour cultures. Growth inhibition of both MM cells and BMSCs by VX-745 is also assessed by measuring 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) dye absorbance.

In Vivo
In vivo	VX-745 is effective against adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA) in the rat with ED50 of 5 mg/kg. Histological scores for VX-745 in AA rats are 93% inhibition of bone resorption and 56% inhibition of inflammation. In the classical cartilage-induced arthritis model, VX-745 exhibits a dose-responsive decrease in severity score. ^[1-3] In a type II collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mice model, VX-745 (2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg) has 27%, 31%, and 44% improvement in the inflammatory scores, respectively, when compared to vehicle-treated mice. In addition, histological scores show a 32-39% protection of bone and cartilage erosion by VX-745. ^[5]
Animal Research	Animal Models	Type II collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mice model (DBA/1J)
	Dosages	2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg
	Administration	Oral gavage twice daily

NCT Number	Recruitment	Conditions	Sponsor/Collaborators	Start Date	Phases
Clinical Trial Information (data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
NCT02423200	Completed	Alzheimer''s Disease	EIP Pharma Inc	April 2015	Phase 2

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Chemical Information & Solubility

Molecular Weight	436.26	Formula	C₁₉H₉Cl₂F₂N₃OS
CAS No.	209410-46-8	SDF	Download Neflamapimod (VX-745) SDF
Smiles	C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)Cl)C2=C3C=CC(=NN3C=NC2=O)SC4=C(C=C(C=C4)F)F)Cl
Storage (From the date of receipt)	3 years-20°Cpowder	Storage of Stock Solutions Aliquot the stock solutions to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles	1 year-80°Cin solvent
Storage (From the date of receipt)	3 years-20°Cpowder		1 month-20°Cin solvent

In vitro
Batch:

DMSO : 15 mg/mL ( (34.38 mM) Moisture-absorbing DMSO reduces solubility. Please use fresh DMSO.)

Water : Insoluble

Ethanol : Insoluble

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Homogeneous suspension	CMC-NA	≥5mg/ml	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 5 mg of this product to 1 ml of CMC-Na solution, mix evenly to obtain a homogeneous suspension with a final concentration of 5 mg/ml.
Homogeneous suspension	CMC-NA	≥5mg/ml	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 5 mg of this product to 1 ml of CMC-Na solution, mix evenly to obtain a homogeneous suspension with a final concentration of 5 mg/ml.
Homogeneous suspension	CMC-NA	≥5mg/ml	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 5 mg of this product to 1 ml of CMC-Na solution, mix evenly to obtain a homogeneous suspension with a final concentration of 5 mg/ml.
Clear solution	30%PEG400 1 0.5%Tween80 2 5%propylene glycol Validated by Selleck labs. Should you need adjustments to this formulation, contact our sales team for custom testing.	30.000mg/ml (68.77mM)	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 300 μL of 100 mg/ml clarified PEG400 stock solution to 5 μL of Tween80, mix evenly to clarify it; add 50 μL Propylene glycol to the above system, mix evenly to clarify it; then continue to add 645 μL ddH2O to adjust the volume. to 1 mL. The mixed solution should be used immediately for optimal results.

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