MELK-8a

Alias: MELK-8a; MELK 8a; MELK8a
Cat No.:V2913 Purity: ≥98%
MELK-8a is a novel, highly potent and selective MELK (Maternal Embryonic Leucine Zipper Kinase) inhibitor.
MELK-8a Chemical Structure CAS No.: 1922153-17-0
Product category: MELK
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Other Forms of MELK-8a:

  • MELK-8a HCl
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

MELK-8a is a novel, highly potent and selective MELK (Maternal Embryonic Leucine Zipper Kinase) inhibitor.MELK kinase has been suggested to be a key player in the development of tumors. A subset of basal-like breast cancer cell lines with high MELK expression experience growth inhibition as a result of genetic MELK depletion. MELK is involved in the regulation of cell cycle. Short hairpin ribonucleic acid (shRNA)-mediated MELK knockdown in cellular models is recapitulated by MELK inhibitors 8a. It was discovered that a novel hydrophobic collapse caused by fluorine locked the ligand in its bioactive conformation and produced a 20-fold increase in potency. These brand-new pharmacological inhibitors had a good safety profile and high levels of in vivo exposure, which may open the door for more in vivo testing.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro

In vitro activity: MELK-8a is a novel and potent MELK inhibitor. MELK kinase has been implicated in playing an important role in tumorigenesis. MELK is involved in the regulation of cell cycle and its genetic depletion leads to growth inhibition in a subset of high MELK-expressing basal-like breast cancer cell lines. MELK inhibitors 8a recapitulate the cellular effects observed by short hairpin ribonucleic acid (shRNA)-mediated MELK knockdown in cellular models. It was found that a novel fluorine-induced hydrophobic collapse that locked the ligand in its bioactive conformation and led to a 20-fold gain in potency. These novel pharmacological inhibitors achieved high exposure in vivo and were well tolerated, which may allow further in vivo evaluation.


Kinase Assay: MELK-8a hydrochloride is a novel maternal embryonic leucine zipper kinase (MELK) inhibitor with an IC50 of 2 nM.


Cell Assay: MELK is involved in the regulation of cell cycle and its genetic depletion leads to growth inhibition in a subset of high MELK-expressing basal-like breast cancer cell lines. MDA-MB-468 and MCF7 cells are seeded in growth medium into 96-well plates at 1000 and 4000 cells/well, respectively. Sixteen hours after plating, MELK-8a are added and incubated for 7 days. For each well, ATPLite reagent is added and incubated. Luminescence is measured on an multilabel plate reader

ln Vivo
Subcutaneous administration of MELK-8a at 30 mg/kg in C57BL/6 mice results in good plasma exposure. The compound adsorption into the systemic circulation is rapid (Tmax=0.4 h) and peak plasma concentration reaches 6.6 μM. An ascending dose PK study in female athymic nude mice shows that the rate of compound release is maximal at 120 mg/kg and all clearance mechanisms can be saturated at 240 mg/kg. However, when administered orally at 10 mg/kg in C57BL/6 male mice, it shows very poor PK (3.6% oral bioavailability) consistent with very high in vivo clearance.
Enzyme Assay
MELK-8a hydrochloride is a novel maternal embryonic leucine zipper kinase (MELK) inhibitor with an IC50 of 2 nM.
Cell Assay
MELK is involved in the regulation of cell cycle and its genetic depletion leads to growth inhibition in a subset of high MELK-expressing basal-like breast cancer cell lines. MDA-MB-468 and MCF7 cells are seeded in growth medium into 96-well plates at 1000 and 4000 cells/well, respectively. Sixteen hours after plating, MELK-8a are added and incubated for 7 days. For each well, ATPLite reagent is added and incubated. Luminescence is measured on an multilabel plate reader.
Animal Protocol
10, 30 mg/kg; s.c.
C57BL/6 male mice
References

[1]. Toward the Validation of Maternal Embryonic Leucine Zipper Kinase: Discovery, Optimization of Highly Potent and Selective Inhibitors, and Preliminary Biology Insight. J Med Chem. 2016 May 26;59(10):4711-23.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C25H32N6O
Molecular Weight
432.56
CAS #
1922153-17-0
Related CAS #
MELK-8a hydrochloride;2096992-20-8
SMILES
CN1CCN(CC1)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N3C=C(C=N3)C4=C(C=NC=C4)OCC5CCNCC5
InChi Key
BLFBSGVUERKSST-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C25H32N6O/c1-29-12-14-30(15-13-29)22-2-4-23(5-3-22)31-18-21(16-28-31)24-8-11-27-17-25(24)32-19-20-6-9-26-10-7-20/h2-5,8,11,16-18,20,26H,6-7,9-10,12-15,19H2,1H3
Chemical Name
1-methyl-4-[4-[4-[3-(piperidin-4-ylmethoxy)pyridin-4-yl]pyrazol-1-yl]phenyl]piperazine
Synonyms
MELK-8a; MELK 8a; MELK8a
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)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: >10 mM
Water: <1 mg/mL
Ethanol: N/A
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.3118 mL 11.5591 mL 23.1182 mL
5 mM 0.4624 mL 2.3118 mL 4.6236 mL
10 mM 0.2312 mL 1.1559 mL 2.3118 mL

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