Asimadoline

Asimadoline (EMD-61753) is an orally active, selective and peripherally active κ-opioid agonist with IC50s of 5.6 nM (guinea pig) and 1.2 nM (human recombinant). Asimadoline has low permeability across the blood brain barrier and has peripheral anti-inflammatory actions. Asimadoline ameliorates allodynia in diabetic rats and has the potential for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Product information

CAS Number: 153205-46-0

Molecular Weight: 414.54

Formula: C27H30N2O2

Chemical Name: N-[(1S)-2-[(3S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl]-1-phenylethyl]-N-methyl-2,2-diphenylacetamide

Smiles: CN([C@H](CN1CC[C@H](O)C1)C1C=CC=CC=1)C(=O)C(C1C=CC=CC=1)C1C=CC=CC=1

InChiKey: JHLHNYVMZCADTC-LOSJGSFVSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C27H30N2O2/c1-28(25(21-11-5-2-6-12-21)20-29-18-17-24(30)19-29)27(31)26(22-13-7-3-8-14-22)23-15-9-4-10-16-23/h2-16,24-26,30H,17-20H2,1H3/t24-,25+/m0/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (241.23 mM).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

Asimadoline (EMD-61753) has high selectively in κ: μ: δ opioid binding ratios of 1:501:498 in human recombinant receptors. The IC50 for Asimadoline binding to μ-opioid receptors is 3 µM and to δ-opioid receptors is 0.7 µM. The IC50 values for D1, D2, kainate, σ, PCP/NMDA, H1, α1, α2, M1/M2, glycine, 5HT1A, 5HT1C, 5HT1D, 5HT2, 5HT3, AMPA and kainate/AMPA receptors are all >10 µM. Asimadoline has affinity to sodium and L type Ca2+ ion channels at IC50 concentrations 150 to 800 fold the IC50 for the κ receptors. At high concentrations, Asimadoline demonstrates spasmolytic action against 400 µM barium chloride in the rat duodenum (IC50=4.2 µM), suggesting that Asimadoline may block the direct stimulant effects of barium on smooth muscle through mechanisms that are not identified.

In Vivo:

Asimadoline (EMD-61753; 1, 5, 15 mg/kg; s.c.) acutely ameliorates both formalin-evoked hyperalgesia and tactile allodynia in diabetic rats. The absorption rate following oral administration is 80% in rats and >90% in dogs and monkeys. The metabolism of Asimadoline is rapid and appears similar in animals and man. Asimadoline has peripheral anti-inflammatory actions that are partly mediated through increase in joint fluid substance P levels. Treatment with Asimadoline (5 mg/kg/day; i.p.) produces marked (and sustained) attenuation of the disease with all three time regimes.

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