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Belnacasan (VX-765)

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Belnacasan (VX-765) is a potent and selective inhibitor of caspase-1 with Ki of 0.8 nM in a cell-free assay. Phase 2.

Belnacasan (VX-765) Chemical Structure

CAS No. 273404-37-8

Selleck's Belnacasan (VX-765) has been cited by 91 publications

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Description Belnacasan (VX-765) is a potent and selective inhibitor of caspase-1 with Ki of 0.8 nM in a cell-free assay. Phase 2.
Features A potent and selective inhibitor of interleukin-converting enzyme/caspase-1.
Targets
Caspase-4 [1]
(Cell-free assay)		 Caspase-1 [1]
(Cell-free assay)
<0.6 nM(Ki) 0.8 nM(Ki)
In vitro

VX-765 is an orally absorbed prodrug of VRT-043198, which exhibits potent inhibition against ICE/caspase-1 and caspase-4 with Ki of 0.8 nM and less than 0.6 nM, respectively. And VRT-043198 also inhibits IL-1β release from both PBMCs and whole blood with IC50 of 0.67 μM and 1.9 μM, respectively. [1]

Assay
Methods Test Index PMID
Western blot Bax / Bcl-2 / caspase-3 / caspase-1 / caspase-11 / GSDMD-N / GAPDH ; Cyto c / Tubulin ; Bid / tBid / Tubulin 32865056 30846986
IHC HE staining / TUNEL 31903272
Immunofluorescence GSDMD-NT 32865056
In vivo In collagen-induced arthritis mouse model, VX-765 (200 mg/kg) inhibits LPS-induced IL-1β production by about 60%, and results in a dose-dependent, statistically significant reduction in the inflammation scores and effective protection from joint changes. [1] In vivo, VX-765 blocks kindling epileptogenesis in rats by preventing IL-1β increase in forebrain astrocytes without significant effect on afterdischarge duration. [2] In the mouse model of acute seizures, VX-765 (50 mg/kg-200 mg/kg) produces the anticonvulsant effect by delaying the time to onset of the first seizure and decreasing the number of seizures as well as their total duration by average 50% and 64%. [3] In adult rats with genetic absence epilepsy (GAERS), VX-765, after the 3rd drug injection, significantly reduces the cumulative duration and number of spike-and-wave discharges (SWDs) by 55% on average by selectively blocking IL-1β biosynthesis. [4]

Protocol (from reference)

Animal Research:[1]
  • Animal Models: Collagen-induced arthritis mouse model.
  • Dosages: ≤200 mg/kg
  • Administration: Administered via p.o.

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2% DMSO+30% PEG 300+ddH2O
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 5mg/mL

Chemical Information

Molecular Weight 509
Formula

C24H33ClN4O6
CAS No. 273404-37-8
Storage 3 years -20°C powder
2 years -80°C in solvent
Smiles CCOC1C(CC(=O)O1)NC(=O)C2CCCN2C(=O)C(C(C)(C)C)NC(=O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)N)Cl

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Clinical Trial Information

NCT Number Recruitment Interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01501383 Terminated Drug: VX-765 Part A|Drug: Placebo|Drug: VX-765 Part B Epilepsy Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated December 2011 Phase 2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2022-01-17)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1:
The recommended dose of VX-765 is 100mg/kg p.o. in 25% cremophor EL in water. Is VX0765 directly soluble at 10mg/ml in 25% cremophor in water? How to formulate it for in vivo use in mice?

Answer:
You can prepare 25% cremophor EL in water first and then directly resuspend VX-765 powder in the vehicle. The powder may not be fully dissolved, but the suspension is stable and can be used for gavage feeding.

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