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Targets |
Methotrexate metabolite
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ln Vitro |
Researchers have tested the hypothesis that 2,4-diamino-6-hydroxymethyl-pteridine (DAP), 2,4-diaminopteroic acid (DAPA), and 2,4 diamino-N10-methyl-pteroic acid (DAMPA) could be converted into aminopterin (from DAP and DAPA) and methotrexate (from DAMPA), both of which are potent inhibitors of dihydrofolate reductase, a proven drug target for Plasmodium falciparum. DAP, DAPA, and DAMPA inhibited parasite growth in the micromolar range; DAMPA was the most active, with 50% inhibitory concentrations in vitro of 446 ng/ml against the antifolate-sensitive strain and 812 ng/ml against the highly resistant strain under physiological folate conditions. DAMPA potentiates the activity of the sulfone dapsone, an inhibitor of dihydropteroate synthase, but not that of chlorcycloguanil, a known inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR). Experiments with a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain dependent upon the P. falciparum DHFR enzyme showed that DHFR is a target of DAMPA in that system. We hypothesize that DAMPA is converted to methotrexate by the parasite dihydrofolate synthase, which explains the synergy of DAMPA with dapsone but not with chlorcycloguanil. This de novo synthesis will not occur in the host, since it lacks the complete folate pathway. If this hypothesis holds true, the de novo synthesis of the toxic compounds could be used as a framework for the search for novel potent antimalarial antifolates[2].
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Enzyme Assay |
A rapid and simple turbulent flow liquid chromatography (TFC-LC) method implementing positive heated electrospray ionization (HESI) for the accurate and precise determination of methotrexate (MTX), 7-hydroxy methotrexate (7-OH MTX), and 4-amino-4-deoxy-N(10)-methylpteroic acid (DAMPA) concentrations in serum was developed. MTX was isolated from serum samples (100μL) after protein precipitation with methanol containing formic acid and internal standard (MTX-D3) followed by centrifugation. The supernatant was injected into the turbulent flow liquid chromatography which is followed by electrospray positive ionization tandem mass spectrometry (TFC-LC-MS/MS) and quantified using a six-point calibration curve. For MTX and DAMPA the assays were linear from 10 to 1000nmol/L and for 7-OH MTX from 20 to 2000nmol/L. Dilutions of 10, 100 and 1000-fold were validated giving a clinically reportable range of 10nmol/L to 5×10(5)nmol/L. Within-day and between-day precisions at concentrations spanning the analytical measurement ranges were less than 10% for all three analytes. MTX, DAMPA and 7-OH MTX were sufficiently stable under all relevant analytical conditions. No significant matrix effect was observed during the method validation. The TFC-LC-MS/MS MTX method was also compared with three other clinically validated MTX assays: a dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) inhibition assay, an immunoassay based on fluorescence polarization and a previously developed LC-MS/MS assay[1].
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ADME/Pharmacokinetics |
The novel methotrexate (MTX) rescue agent carboxypeptidase-G(2) (CPDG(2)) converts >98% of plasma MTX to 2, 4-diamino-N(10)-methylpteroic acid (DAMPA) and glutamate in patients with MTX-induced renal failure and delayed MTX excretion. DAMPA is eliminated more rapidly than MTX in these patients, suggesting nonrenal elimination. The pharmacokinetics and metabolism of DAMPA were studied in four nonhuman primates with reverse-phase HPLC with UV, photodiode array detection, and mass spectroscopy. The mean peak plasma DAMPA concentration was 51 microM and the plasma disposition was described by a three-compartment open model with first order elimination. The mean clearance of DAMPA was 1.9 l/kg/h and the mean terminal half-life was 51 min. Forty-six percent of the dose was excreted in the urine as parent compound. Three DAMPA metabolites, hydroxy-DAMPA, DAMPA-glucuronide, and hydroxy-DAMPA-glucuronide, were identified in plasma and urine. These metabolites also were identified in plasma from patients who received CPDG(2) as an MTX rescue agent. The cytotoxicity of DAMPA and its effect on MTX cytotoxicity were assessed in the Molt-4 human leukemic cell line. DAMPA was not cytotoxic and did not significantly alter the cytotoxicity of MTX. In nonhuman primates metabolism of DAMPA is a major route of DAMPA elimination, and metabolism underlies the more rapid elimination of DAMPA versus MTX in patients with MTX-induced renal dysfunction after administration of CPDG(2).[3]
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Additional Infomation |
Deoxyaminopteroic Acid is a metabolite resulting from the carboxypeptidase-mediated cleavage of methotrexate. Deoxyaminopteroic acid can be used a marker for methotrexate exposure.
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Molecular Formula |
C15H15N7O2
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Molecular Weight |
325.33
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Exact Mass |
325.128
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Elemental Analysis |
C, 55.38; H, 4.65; N, 30.14; O, 9.84
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CAS # |
19741-14-1
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Related CAS # |
Methotrexate metabolite-d3;1794780-00-9
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PubChem CID |
72441
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Appearance |
Yellow to brown solid powder
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Density |
1.532
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Boiling Point |
689.3±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
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Melting Point |
242 ºC
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Flash Point |
370.7±34.3 °C
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Vapour Pressure |
0.0±2.3 mmHg at 25°C
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Index of Refraction |
1.799
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LogP |
1.75
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Hydrogen Bond Donor Count |
3
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Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count |
9
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Rotatable Bond Count |
4
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Heavy Atom Count |
24
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Complexity |
444
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Defined Atom Stereocenter Count |
0
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InChi Key |
LWCXZSDKANNOAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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InChi Code |
InChI=1S/C15H15N7O2/c1-22(10-4-2-8(3-5-10)14(23)24)7-9-6-18-13-11(19-9)12(16)20-15(17)21-13/h2-6H,7H2,1H3,(H,23,24)(H4,16,17,18,20,21)
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Chemical Name |
4-[(2,4-diaminopteridin-6-yl)methyl-methylamino]benzoic acid
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Synonyms |
NSC131463; Deoxyaminopteroic acid; Deoxyaminopteroic acid; 4-(((2,4-Diaminopteridin-6-yl)methyl)(methyl)amino)benzoic acid; Methotrexate metabolite; 4-[[(2,4-diamino-6-pteridinyl)methyl](methyl)amino]benzenecarboxylic acid; 4-[n-(2,4-diamino-6-pteridinylmethyl)-n-methylamino]benzoic acid; NSC131463; DAMPA
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HS Tariff Code |
2934.99.9001
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Storage |
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month |
Shipping Condition |
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
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Solubility (In Vitro) |
DMSO : ~5 mg/mL (~15.37 mM)
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Solubility (In Vivo) |
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.68 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL. Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution. Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.68 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution. For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly. 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.  (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.) |
Preparing Stock Solutions | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | |
1 mM | 3.0738 mL | 15.3690 mL | 30.7380 mL | |
5 mM | 0.6148 mL | 3.0738 mL | 6.1476 mL | |
10 mM | 0.3074 mL | 1.5369 mL | 3.0738 mL |
*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Calculation results
Working concentration: mg/mL;
Method for preparing DMSO stock solution: mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution 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 stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.
(1) Please be sure that the solution is clear before the addition of next solvent. Dissolution methods like vortex, ultrasound or warming and heat may be used to aid dissolving.
(2) Be sure to add the solvent(s) in order.