VX-765 is a novel and irreversible IL-converting enzyme/caspase-1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.8 nM. VRT-043198, a potent and selective inhibitor of ICE/caspase-1 sub-family caspases is an active metabolite VX-765. VRT-043198 exhibits 100-10,000-fold selectivity against other caspase-3 and -6-9. VX-765 was efficiently converted to VRT-043198 when administered orally to mice and inhibited LPS-induced cytokine secretion. VX-765 has been shown to inhibit acute partial seizures in preclinical models and has shown activity in preclinical models of chronic partial epilepsy that do not respond to currently available medicines for epilepsy. In addition, VX-765 reduced disease severity and the expression of inflammatory mediators in models of rheumatoid arthritis and skin inflammation.
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VX-765 (Belnacasan) purchased from AbMole
Cell Experiment | |
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Cell lines | human PBMCs |
Preparation method | A total of 2×105 cells/well (100 μL cell suspension) is distributed in triplicate in flat-bottom 96-well plates. Either 50 μL of Belnacasan (40 μM in RPMI 1640 complete medium containing 0.2% DMSO) or vehicle control is added to appropriate wells. Following a 30-min incubation at 37°C, 50 μL of LPS diluted in RPMI 1640 complete medium is added at final concentrations varying from 0.001 to 10 ng/mL. Cells are returned to a 37°C incubator. At 4 h after LPS addition, 75 μL of supernatant is removed from wells, cleared by centrifugation for 5 min at 1500 rpm, and stored at 4°C until assayed. Cells are returned to a 37°C incubator until 24 h after LPS addition, at which time 100 μL of supernatant is removed, cleared by centrifugation, and stored at 4°C. Supernatants are tested using ELISA kits for IL-1β, IL-6, IL-18, and IL-1α. |
Concentrations | 40 μM |
Incubation time | 4 h, 24 h |
Animal Experiment | |
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Animal models | Collagen-Induced Arthritis Model in Mouse |
Formulation | 25% Cremophor EL |
Dosages | 10-100 mg/kg twice daily |
Administration | oral gavage |
Species | Mouse | Rat | Rabbit | Guinea pig | Hamster | Dog |
Weight (kg) | 0.02 | 0.15 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.08 | 10 |
Body Surface Area (m2) | 0.007 | 0.025 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.5 |
Km factor | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 20 |
Animal A (mg/kg) = Animal B (mg/kg) multiplied by | Animal B Km |
Animal A Km |
For example, to modify the dose of Compound A used for a mouse (20 mg/kg) to a dose based on the BSA for a rat, multiply 20 mg/kg by the Km factor for a mouse and then divide by the Km factor for a rat. This calculation results in a rat equivalent dose for Compound A of 10 mg/kg.
Molecular Weight | 509 |
Formula | C24H33ClN4O6 |
CAS Number | 273404-37-8 |
Purity | 99.68% |
Solubility | DMSO 90 mg/mL |
Storage | at -20°C |
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