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IKE (Imidazole Ketone Erastin) Ferroptosis inducer

Name: IKE (Imidazole Ketone Erastin)
Brand: Selleck Chemicals
SKU: S8877
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IKE(Imidazole ketone erastin) is a potent, selective, and metabolically stable system xc– inhibitor and inducer of ferroptosis.

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight: 655.14

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Quality Control

Batch: Purity: 99.51%

99.51

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Cell Culture, Treatment & Working Concentration

Cell Lines	Assay Type	Incubation Time	Activity Description	PMID
BJeLR	Growth inhibition assay	48 hrs	Growth inhibition of human RAS-G12V overexpressing BJeLR cells after 48 hrs by alamar blue assay, IC50 = 0.003 μM.	26231156
CCF-STTG1	Function assay	2 hrs	Inhibition of Xct in human CCF-STTG1 cells assessed as glutamate release after 2 hrs by fluorometry, IC50 = 0.03 μM.	26231156
HT1080	Growth inhibition assay	48 hrs	Growth inhibition of human HT1080 cells after 48 hrs by alamar blue assay, GI50 = 0.314 μM.	26231156
DRD	Growth inhibition assay	48 hrs	Growth inhibition of human RAS-G12V overexpressing DRD cells after 48 hrs by alamar blue assay	26231156
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Chemical Information, Storage & Stability

Molecular Weight	655.14	Formula	C₃₅H₃₅ClN₆O₅	Storage (From the date of receipt)	3 years -20°C powder
CAS No.	1801530-11-9	--		Storage of Stock Solutions	1 year-80°Cin solvent 1 month-20°Cin solvent
Synonyms	PUN30119			Smiles	CC(C)OC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)CN2C=CN=C2)N3C(=NC4=CC=CC=C4C3=O)CN5CCN(CC5)C(=O)COC6=CC=C(C=C6)Cl

Solubility

In vitro
Batch:

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (152.63 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.)

Ethanol : 100 mg/mL

Water : Insoluble

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (152.63 mM) Ultrasonicated;
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.)

Ethanol : 20 mg/mL

Water : Insoluble

Molarity Calculator

Mass	Concentration	Volume	Molecular Weight
Mass value Mass unit	Concentration value Concentration unit	Volume value Volume unit	Molecular weight (g/mol)

Dilution Calculator Molecular Weight Calculator

In vivo batch selection In vivo Batch:
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	5%DMSO 1 40%PEG300 2 5%Tween80 3 50%ddH2O Validated by Selleck labs. Should you need adjustments to this formulation, contact our sales team for custom testing.	5.000mg/ml (7.63mM)	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 50 μL of 100 mg/ml clarified DMSO stock solution to 400 μL of PEG300, mix evenly to clarify it; add 50 μL of Tween80 to the above system, mix evenly to make it clear; then continue to add 500 μL of ddH2O to adjust the volume to 1 mL. The mixed solution should be used immediately for optimal results.
Clear solution	5% DMSO 1 95% Corn oil Validated by Selleck labs. Should you need adjustments to this formulation, contact our sales team for custom testing.	0.350mg/ml (0.53mM)	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 50 μL of 7 mg/ml clear DMSO stock solution to 950 μL of corn oil and mix evenly. The mixed solution should be used immediately for optimal results.
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	5%DMSO 1 Corn oil Validated by Selleck labs. Should you need adjustments to this formulation, contact our sales team for custom testing.	5.000mg/ml (7.63mM)	Taking the 1 mL working solution as an example, add 50 μL of 100 mg/ml clear DMSO stock solution to 950 μL of corn oil and mix evenly. The mixed solution should be used immediately for optimal results.
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.

In vivo Formulation Calculator (Clear solution)

Step 1: Enter information below (Recommended: An additional animal making an allowance for loss during the experiment)

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Average weight of animals: g

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Working concentration: mg/ml;

Method for preparing DMSO master liquid: mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO ( Master liquid concentration mg/mL, Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug. )

Method for preparing in vivo formulation: Take μL DMSO master liquid, next addμL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH₂O, mix and clarify.

Method for preparing in vivo formulation: Take μL DMSO master liquid, next add μL Corn oil, mix and clarify.

Note: 1. Please make sure the liquid is clear before adding the next solvent.
2. Be sure to add the solvent(s) in order. You must ensure that the solution obtained, in the previous addition, is a clear solution before proceeding to add the next solvent. Physical methods such
as vortex, ultrasound or hot water bath can be used to aid dissolving.

Mechanism of Action

Targets/IC₅₀/Ki	Ferroptosis ^[1] system xc– ^[1]
In vitro	Imidazole ketone erastin (IKE) is an erastin analog with nanomolar potency, high metabolic stability, and intermediate water solubility. Its treatment potently reduces DLBCL cell number^[1].
References	[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30799221/

Applications

Methods	Biomarkers	Images	PMID
Growth inhibition assay	Cell viability		30799221

Clinical Trial Information

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

NCT Number	Recruitment	Conditions	Sponsor/Collaborators	Start Date	Phases
NCT01555008	Completed	Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus\|Renal Impairment	Lexicon Pharmaceuticals	March 2012	Phase 1
NCT04545450	Completed	Transgenderism\|Hypogonadism	Unita Complessa di Ostetricia e Ginecologia	November 4 2008	Phase 3

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