MCF-7 cells' ability to grow is inhibited by buclizine (0.1–100 μM; 72 hours) [2]. In a dose-dependent manner, buclizine (9.625-77 μM; 72 hours) stops the cell cycle in the G1 phase [2]. In MCF-7 cells, buclizine (0-75 μM; 72 hours) boosts pro-apoptotic MCL-1S expression while decreasing the expression of cell cycle regulatory proteins and TCTP (translationally controlled tumor protein) [2].

Rats are strongly teratogenic to buclizine diHClide (30-200 mg/kg; gestation days 10 to 15 and 12 to 15) [3].

Cell Proliferation Assay[2]
Cell Types: MCF-7 Cell
Tested Concentrations: 0-100 μM
Incubation Duration: 72 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: demonstrated considerable growth inhibition (IC50=19.18 μM).

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Cell cycle analysis[2]
Cell Types: MCF-7 Cell
Tested Concentrations: 9.625, 19.25, 38.5 and 77 μM
Incubation Duration: 72 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: The percentage of cells in G1 phase increased to 73% at 77 μM.

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Western Blot Analysis[2]
Cell Types: MCF-7 Cell
Tested Concentrations: 0-75 μM
Incubation Duration: 72 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: TCTP expression diminished by 40% at 75 μM. The expression of cyclin D1, cyclin D3, CDK2 and CDK4 diminished after 72 hrs (hours).

Animal/Disease Models: 87 adult female rats, weighing 240±20 grams [3]
Doses: 30, 40, 60, 100, 200 mg/kg
Doses: 30-200 mg/kg; pregnancy days 10 to 15 and Results on days 12 to 15: Dose levels of 60-100 mg/kg resulted in malformations in 100% of the pups.

Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
Rapidly absorbed following oral administration.

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Metabolism / Metabolites
Hepatic.

[1]. Buclizine. Profiles Drug Subst Excip Relat Methodol. 2011;36:1-33.

[2]. Interaction of antihistaminic drugs with human translationally controlled tumor protein (TCTP) as novel approach for differentiation therapy. Oncotarget. 2016 Mar 29;7(13):16818-39.

[3]. Teratogenic effect of buclizine and hydroxyzine in the rat and chlorcyclizine in the mouse. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1966 May 1;95(1):109-11.

Buclizine is an N-alkylpiperazine carrying (4-chlorophenyl)(phenyl)methyl and 4-tert-butylbenzyl groups. It has a role as an antiemetic, a cholinergic antagonist, a histamine antagonist, a local anaesthetic and a central nervous system depressant. It is a N-alkylpiperazine and a member of monochlorobenzenes. It is a conjugate base of a buclizine(2+).
Buclizine is an antihistamine medication with both antiemetic and anticholinergic effects, belonging to the piperazine derivative family of drugs. It was manufactured by Stuart Pharms and initially approved by the FDA in 1957. Following this, it was touted to be effective as an appetite stimulant in children when administered in the syrup form, however, this indication has not been validated. In addition to the above conditions, buclizine has been studied in the treatment of migraine attacks and in the treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Buclizine is a piperazine histamine H1 receptor antagonist with primarily antiemetic and antivertigo activities. Buclizine binds to and blocks the histamine H1 receptor, thereby preventing the symptoms that are caused by histamine activity. Buclizine exerts its anti-emetic effect by binding to and blocking the muscarinic and histamine receptors in the vomiting center of the central nervous system (CNS). This may prevent activation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) and may reduce nausea and vomiting.

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Drug Indication
For prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness and vertigo (dizziness caused by other medical problems).

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Mechanism of Action
Vomiting (emesis) is essentially a protective mechanism for removing irritant or otherwise harmful substances from the upper GI tract. Emesis or vomiting is controlled by the vomiting centre in the medulla region of the brain, an important part of which is the chemotrigger zone (CTZ). The vomiting centre possesses neurons which are rich in muscarinic cholinergic and histamine containing synapses. These types of neurons are especially involved in transmission from the vestibular apparatus to the vomiting centre. Motion sickness principally involves overstimulation of these pathways due to various sensory stimuli. Hence the action of buclizine which acts to block the histamine receptors in the vomiting centre and thus reduce activity along these pathways. Furthermore since buclizine possesses anti-cholinergic properties as well, the muscarinic receptors are similarly blocked.

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Pharmacodynamics
Buclizine is a piperazine-derivative antihistamine used as an antivertigo/antiemetic agent. Buclizine is used in the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Additionally, it has been used in the management of vertigo in diseases affecting the vestibular apparatus. Although the mechanism by which buclizine exerts its antiemetic and antivertigo effects has not been fully elucidated, its central anticholinergic properties are partially responsible. The drug depresses labyrinth excitability and vestibular stimulation, and it may affect the medullary chemoreceptor trigger zone. It also possesses anticholinergic, antihistaminic, central nervous system depressant, and local anesthetic effects.

C28H33N2CL

433.02802

432.233

82-95-1

Buclizine dihydrochloride;129-74-8

6729

Typically exists as solid at room temperature

6.42

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2

6

31

514

0

ClC1C=CC(C(N2CCN(CC3C=CC(C(C)(C)C)=CC=3)CC2)C2C=CC=CC=2)=CC=1

MOYGZHXDRJNJEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI=1S/C28H33ClN2/c1-28(2,3)25-13-9-22(10-14-25)21-30-17-19-31(20-18-30)27(23-7-5-4-6-8-23)24-11-15-26(29)16-12-24/h4-16,27H,17-21H2,1-3H3

1-[(4-tert-butylphenyl)methyl]-4-[(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylmethyl]piperazine

2934.99.9001

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)

May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples

Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80： Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution → 50 μL Tween 80 → 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300 ：Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 400 μLPEG300 → 50 μL Tween 80 → 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).

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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C，1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin → 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO → 100 μLPEG300 → 200 μL castor oil → 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10： 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol → 100 μL Cremophor → 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH → 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300：Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH → 400 μLPEG300 → 50 μL Tween 80 → 450 μL Saline)

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Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).

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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders

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Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

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 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)