DPP-4 (IC50 = 26 nM)

Saxagliptin has a DPP4 inhibition constant Ki of 1.3 nM, making it ten times more potent than sitagliptin and vildagliptin, two other DPP4 inhibitors, with Ki values of 13 and 18 nM, respectively. Furthermore, saxagliptin exhibits 400- and 75-fold higher specificity for DPP4 than it does for DPP8 or DPP9. Saxagliptin's active metablite has twice the potency of the parent drug. When compared to various other proteases, saxagliptin and its metabolite are both highly selective (>4000-fold) for preventing DPP4 (selectivity of sitagliptin and vildagliptin for DPP4 is >2600 and <250-fold, respectively, compared with DPP8 and DPP9).[2] Saxagliptin is linked to better β-cell function, suppression of glucagon secretion, and decreased degradation of the incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, which enhances its actions.[3]

Maximum Saxagliptin responses in glucose excursion in Zuckerfa/fa rats are correlated with plasma DPP4 inhibition of about 60% compared to control; at higher percent inhibition, no further antihyperglycemic effects are observed. In the dosage range of 0.13-1.3 mg/kg, saxagliptin significantly increases glucose clearance in ob/ob mice compared to controls in a dose-dependent manner. When saxagliptin is taken in a dose-dependent manner, it significantly raises plasma insulin at 15 minutes after the glucose tolerance test (GTT) and simultaneously improves the glucose clearance curves 60 minutes later.[4]

In Vitro DPP-IV Inhibition Assays. [3]
Inhibition of human DPP-IV activity was measured under steady-state conditions by following the absorbance increase at 405 nm upon the cleavage of the pseudosubstrate, Gly-Pro-pNA. Assays were performed in 96-well plates using a Thermomax plate reader. Typically reactions contained 100 μL of ATE buffer (100 mM Aces, 52 mM Tris, 52 mM ethanolamine, pH 7.4), 0.45 nM enzyme, either 120 or 1000 μM of substrate (S < Km and S > Km, Km = 180 μM) and variable concentration of the inhibitor. To ensure steady-state conditions for slow-binding inhibitors, enzyme was preincubated with the compound for 40 min prior to substrate addition. All serial inhibitor dilutions were in DMSO and final solvent concentration did not exceed 1%. Inhibitor potency was evaluated by fitting inhibition data to the binding isotherm:  vi/v = range/[1 + (I/IC50)n] + background, where vi is the initial reaction velocity at different concentrations of inhibitor, I; v is the control velocity in the absence of inhibitor; range is the difference between the uninhibited velocity and background; background is the rate of spontaneous substrate hydrolysis in the absent of enzyme; n is the Hill coefficient. Calculated IC50's at each substrate concentration were converted to Ki's by assuming competitive inhibition according to the equation Ki = IC50/[1 + (S/Km)]. All inhibitors were competitive as judged by close agreement of Ki values obtained from assays at high and low substrate concentrations. In cases where IC50 at the low substrate concentration was close to the enzyme concentration used in the assay, the data were fit to the Morrison equation to account for the depletion of the free inhibitor.30 IC50 values were further refined to determine Ki values to account for the substrate concentration in the assay using Ki = IC50/[1 + (S/Km)].

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Liver Microsomal Metabolic Rate Determination Methods. [3]
Rat liver microsomes were used. Incubations contained 50 mM potassium phosphate, ca. 1 mg/mL microsomal protein, 10 mM NADPH, and 10 μM test compound. Reactions were initiated by the addition of substrate and were carried out in a shaking water bath at 37 °C. Incubations were terminated by the addition of an equal volume of acetonitrile and centrifugation. The supernatants were analyzed by LC/MS with parent quantitation at 0 and 10 min. The percent change in concentration was used to calculate a rate of metabolism of parent compound.

Stable cell lines were generated by transfecting the expression vector into Chinese hamster ovary (CHO-DG44) cells using electroporation. The CHO-DG44 cell line was grown in PFCHO media supplemented with HT (glycine, hypoxanthine, and thymidine), glutamine, and Recombulin. Then 1 × 107 cells/mL were collected, transfected with 60 μg of DNA using electroporation at 300V, and then transferred to a T75 flask. On the third day following transfection, the HT supplement was removed and selection was initiated with methotrexate (MTX, 10 nM). After a further 10 days, the cells were plated into individual wells of 96-well plates. Every 10 days the concentration of MTX was increased 2−3-fold, up to a maximum of 400 nM. Final stable cell line selection was based on yield and activity of the expressed protein. Protein was further purified using conventional anion exchange, gel filtration (S-200) and high-resolution MonoQ columns. The final protein yielded a single band on SDS−PAGE gels. Amino acid sequence analysis indicated two populations of DPP-IV in the sample. One portion of the protein had 27 amino acids truncated from the N-terminus, while the other was lacking the N-terminal 37 amino acids, suggesting that during isolation the entire transmembrane domain (including the His tag) is removed by proteases present in the CHO cells. Total protein concentration was measured using the Bradford dye method, and the amount of the active DPP-IV was determined by titrating the enzyme with our previously reported inhibitor (compound 29 in ref 18). No biphasic behavior was observed during inhibition or catalysis, suggesting that both protein populations are functionally identical[3].

Male 13−14 week-old ob/ob mice
10 μmol/kg
Orally

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Pharmacokinetic and BioavailabilityStudies in Rats. [3]
Rats were housed under standard conditions and had free access to water and standard rodent laboratory diet. Adult male Sprague Dawley rats were surgically prepared with indwelling jugular vein cannulae 1 day prior to drug administration. Rats were fasted overnight prior to dosing and were fed 8 h after dosing. The animals had free access to water and were conscious and unrestrained throughout the study. Each rat was given either a single intravenous (iv) or oral dose (10 mg/kg, n = 2, both routes). The iv doses were administered as a bolus through the jugular vein cannula and the oral doses were by gavage. The compounds were administered as a solution in water. Blood samples (250 μL) were collected at serial time points for 12 h after dose into heparin-containing tubes. Plasma was prepared immediately, frozen, and stored at −20 °C prior to analysis.

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Rat ex Vivo Plasma DPP-IV Inhibition. [3]
DPP-IV activity in rat plasma was assayed ex vivo using Ala-Pro-AFC·TFA, a fluorescence-generating substrate from Enzyme Systems Products. Plasma samples were collected from normal male Sprague−Dawley rats at various timepoints following an oral dose of test compound as previously described.18 A 20 μL plasma sample was mixed with 200 μL of reaction buffer, 50 mM Hepes, and 140 mM NaCl. The buffer contained 0.1 mM Ala-Pro-AFC·TFA. Fluorescence was then read for 20 min on a Perseptive Biosystem Cytofluor-II at 360 nm excitation wavelength, and 530 nm emission wavelength. The initial rate of DPP-IV enzyme activity was calculated over the first 20 min of the reaction, with units/mL defined as the rate of increase of fluorescence intensity (arbitrary units) per mL plasma. All in vivo data presented are mean ± SE (n = 6). Data analysis was performed using ANOVA followed by Fisher Post-hoc.

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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in Zucker Rats. [3]
Male Zuckerfa/fa rats (Harlan) weighing between 400 and 450 g were housed in a room that was maintained on a 12 h light/dark cycle and were allowed free access to normal rodent chow and tap water. The day before the experiment, the rats were weighed and divided into control and treated groups of six. Rats were fasted 17 h prior to the start of the study. On the day of the experiment, animals were dosed orally with vehicle (water) or DPP-IV inhibitors (0.3, 1, or 3 μmol/kg) at −240 min. Two blood samples were collected at −240 and 0 min by tail bleed. Glucose (2 g/kg) was administered orally at 0 min. Additional blood samples were collected at 15, 30, 60, and 120 min. Blood samples were collected into EDTA-containing tubes from Starstedt. Plasma glucose was determined by Cobas Mira by the glucose oxidation method.

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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in ob/ob Mice. [3]
Male 13−14 week-old ob/ob mice were maintained under constant temperature and humidity conditions, a 12:12 light-dark cycle, and had free access to a 10% fat rodent diet and tap water. After an overnight fasting period of 16 h, animals were dosed orally with vehicle (water) or DPP-IV inhibitor (1, 3, 10 μmol/kg) at −60 min. Two blood samples were collected at −60 and 0 min by tail bleed for glucose and insulin determinations. Glucose (2 g/kg) was administered orally at 0 min. Additional blood samples were collected at 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120 min for glucose and insulin determinations. Blood samples were collected into EDTA-containing tubes. Plasma glucose was determined with a Accu-Chek Advantage glucometer. Plasma insulin was assayed using a mouse insulin ELISA kit. Data represent the mean of 12−24 mice/group. Data analysis was performed using one way ANOVA followed by Dunnett's test.

Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
Following a 5 mg single oral dose of saxagliptin to healthy subjects, the mean plasma AUC values for saxagliptin and its active metabolite were 78 ng•h/mL and 214 ng•h/mL, respectively. The corresponding plasma Cmax values were 24 ng/mL and 47 ng/mL, respectively. Saxagliptin did not accumulate following repeated doses. The median time to maximum concentration (Tmax) following the 5 mg once daily dose was 2 hours for saxagliptin and 4 hours for its active metabolite. Bioavailability, 2.5 - 50 mg dose = 67%
Saxagliptin is eliminated by both renal and hepatic pathways. Following a single 50 mg dose of 14C-saxagliptin, 24%, 36%, and 75% of the dose was excreted in the urine as saxagliptin, its active metabolite, and total radioactivity, respectively. A total of 22% of the administered radioactivity was recovered in feces representing the fraction of the saxagliptin dose excreted in bile and/or unabsorbed drug from the gastrointestinal tract.
151 L
Renal clearance, single 50 mg dose = 14 L/h
A single-dose, open-label study was conducted to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of saxagliptin (10 mg dose) in subjects with varying degrees of chronic renal impairment (N=8 per group) compared to subjects with normal renal function. The 10 mg dosage is not an approved dosage. The study included patients with renal impairment classified on the basis of creatinine clearance as mild (>50 to =80 mL/min), moderate (30 to =50 mL/min), and severe (<30 mL/min), as well as patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. ... The degree of renal impairment did not affect the Cmax of saxagliptin or its active metabolite. In subjects with mild renal impairment, the AUC values of saxagliptin and its active metabolite were 20% and 70% higher, respectively, than AUC values in subjects with normal renal function. Because increases of this magnitude are not considered to be clinically relevant, dosage adjustment in patients with mild renal impairment is not recommended. In subjects with moderate or severe renal impairment, the AUC values of saxagliptin and its active metabolite were up to 2.1- and 4.5-fold higher, respectively, than AUC values in subjects with normal renal function. To achieve plasma exposures of saxagliptin and its active metabolite similar to those in patients with normal renal function, the recommended dose is 2.5 mg once daily in patients with moderate and severe renal impairment, as well as in patients with end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis. Saxagliptin is removed by hemodialysis.
Saxagliptin is eliminated by both renal and hepatic pathways. Following a single 50 mg dose of (14)-C-saxagliptin, 24%, 36%, and 75% of the dose was excreted in the urine as saxagliptin, its active metabolite, and total radioactivity, respectively. The average renal clearance of saxagliptin (~230 mL/min) was greater than the average estimated glomerular filtration rate (approximately 120 mL/min), suggesting some active renal excretion. A total of 22% of the administered radioactivity was recovered in feces representing the fraction of the saxagliptin dose excreted in bile and/or unabsorbed drug from the gastrointestinal tract.
Saxagliptin was rapidly absorbed after oral administration in the fasted state, with maximum plasma concentrations (Cmax) of saxagliptin and its major metabolite attained within 2 and 4 hours (Tmax), respectively. The Cmax and AUC values of saxagliptin and its major metabolite increased proportionally with the increment in the saxagliptin dose, and this dose-proportionality was observed in doses up to 400 mg. Following a 5 mg single oral dose of saxagliptin to healthy subjects, the mean plasma AUC values for saxagliptin and its major metabolite were 78 ng*hr/mL and 214 ng*hr/mL, respectively. The corresponding plasma Cmax values were 24 ng/mL and 47 ng/mL, respectively. The intra-subject coefficients of variation for saxagliptin Cmax and AUC were less than 12%.

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Metabolism / Metabolites
The metabolism of saxagliptin is primarily mediated by cytochrome P450 3A4/5 (CYP3A4/5). 50% of the absorbed dose will undergo hepatic metabolism. The major metabolite of saxagliptin, 5-hydroxy saxagliptin, is also a DPP4 inhibitor, which is one-half as potent as saxagliptin.
The metabolism of saxagliptin is primarily mediated by CYP3A4/5. In in vitro studies, saxagliptin and its active metabolite did not inhibit CYP1A2, 2A6, 2B6, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, 2E1, or 3A4, or induce CYP1A2, 2B6, 2C9, or 3A4. Therefore, saxagliptin is not expected to alter the metabolic clearance of coadministered drugs that are metabolized by these enzymes. Saxagliptin is a P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrate but is not a significant inhibitor or inducer of P-gp. ... The major metabolite of saxagliptin is also a DPP4 inhibitor, which is one-half as potent as saxagliptin.

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Biological Half-Life
Saxagliptin = 2.5 hours; 5-hydroxy saxagliptin = 3.1 hours;
Following a single oral dose of Onglyza 5 mg to healthy subjects, the mean plasma terminal half-life for saxagliptin and its active metabolite was 2.5 and 3.1 hours, respectively.

Toxicity Summary
IDENTIFICATION AND USE: Saxagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4(DPP-4) inihibitor used in the treatment of type-2 diabetes. It has been indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in multiple clinical settings. HUMAN EXPOSURE AND TOXICITY: Treatment with saxagliptin provided significant improvements in A1C versus placebo. Cases of overdose have been reported but most were accidental. The majority of gliptin-exposed adult and pediatric/adolescent patients were safely managed at home and when evaluated in a healthcare facility, did not require hospitalization. Intentional self-harm-adult gliptin exposures were managed in a healthcare facility but rarely resulted in hospitalization or serious morbidity at doses up to 18 times the adult therapeutic dose. Saxagliptin in healthy subjects at doses up to 400 mg daily for 2 weeks, or 80 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) had no dose-related clinical adverse reactions and no clinically meaningful effect on corrected QT interval (QTc) or heart rate. ANIMAL STUDIES: Saxagliptin produced adverse skin changes in the extremities of cynomolgus monkeys (scabs and/or ulceration of tail, digits, scrotum, and/or nose). Skin lesions were reversible at doses 20 times the MRHD but in some cases were irreversible and necrotizing at higher exposures. In developmental studies, higher doses of saxagliptin that elicited maternal toxicity also increased fetal resorptions (approximately 2069 and 6138 times the MRHD). Additional effects on estrous cycling, fertility, ovulation, and implantation were observed at approximately 6138 times the MRHD. Saxagliptin was not mutagenic or clastogenic with or without metabolic activation in an in vitro Ames bacterial assay, an in vitro cytogenetics assay in primary human lymphocytes, an in vivo oral micronucleus assay in rats, an in vivo oral DNA repair study in rats, and an oral in vivo/in vitro cytogenetics study in rat peripheral blood lymphocytes. The active metabolite was not mutagenic in an in vitro Ames bacterial assay.

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Hepatotoxicity
In large clinical trials, rates of serum enzyme elevations were similar with saxagliptin therapy (
Likelihood score: E* (unproven but suspected rare cause of clinically apparent liver injury).

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Effects During Pregnancy and Lactation
◉ Summary of Use during Lactation
No information is available on the clinical use of saxagliptin during breastfeeding. Saxagliptin has a shorter half-life than the other dipeptidyl-peptidase IV inhibitors, so it might be a better choice among drugs in this class for nursing mothers. Monitoring of the breastfed infant's blood glucose is advisable during maternal therapy with saxagliptin.[1] However, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
◉ Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
◉ Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

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Protein Binding
The in vitro protein binding of saxagliptin and its active metabolite in human serum is negligible (<10%).

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Interactions
Concomitant administration of single doses of saxagliptin (10 mg) and glyburide (5 mg) increased peak plasma concentrations of glyburide and saxagliptin by 16 and 8%, respectively; the AUC of glyburide was increased by 6% and that of saxagliptin was decreased by 2%. The manufacturer states that no dosage adjustments are required because of changes in systemic exposures when saxagliptin and glyburide are given concomitantly. However, in patients receiving saxagliptin concomitantly with a sulfonylurea antidiabetic agent, a reduced dosage of the sulfonylurea may be required to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia.
Concomitant administration of a single dose of saxagliptin (100 mg) and metformin hydrochloride (1 g) decreased the peak plasma concentration of saxagliptin by 21% and the AUC by 2%; metformin AUC and peak plasma concentration were increased by 20 and 9%, respectively.
Concurrent administration of saxagliptin (5 mg once daily for 21 days) and an estrogen-progestin combination contraceptive (ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg in fixed combination with norgestimate 0.25 mg once daily for 21 days) did not appreciably alter the steady-state pharmacokinetics of ethinyl estradiol or the primary active progestin component, norelgestromin.
Administration of a single dose of saxagliptin (10 mg) concurrently with a single dose of famotidine (40 mg) increased the peak plasma concentration of saxagliptin by 14% and AUC by 3%.
For more Interactions (Complete) data for Saxagliptin (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

[1]. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2008;4(4):753-68.

[2]. Adv Ther. 2009 May;26(5):488-99.

[3]. J Med Chem. 2005 Jul 28;48(15):5025-37.

[4]. Adv Ther. 2009 Mar;26(3):249-62.

Therapeutic Uses
Onglyza is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in multiple clinical settings. /Included in US product label/
Onglyza should not be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings.

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Drug Warnings
/BOXED WARNING/ WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS. Lactic acidosis is a rare, but serious, complication that can occur due to metformin accumulation. The risk increases with conditions such as sepsis, dehydration, excess alcohol intake, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, and acute congestive heart failure. The onset of lactic acidosis is often subtle, accompanied only by nonspecific symptoms such as malaise, myalgias, respiratory distress, increasing somnolence, and nonspecific abdominal distress. Laboratory abnormalities include low pH, increased anion gap, and elevated blood lactate. If acidosis is suspected, Kombiglyze XR should be discontinued and the patient hospitalized immediately. /Saxagliptin and metformin hydrochloride combination product/
FDA is evaluating unpublished new findings by a group of academic researchers that suggest an increased risk of pancreatitis and pre-cancerous cellular changes called pancreatic duct metaplasia in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with a class of drugs called incretin mimetics. These findings were based on examination of a small number of pancreatic tissue specimens taken from patients after they died from unspecified causes. FDA has asked the researchers to provide the methodology used to collect and study these specimens and to provide the tissue samples so the Agency can further investigate potential pancreatic toxicity associated with the incretin mimetics. Drugs in the incretin mimetic class include exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon), liraglutide (Victoza), sitagliptin (Januvia, Janumet, Janumet XR, Juvisync), saxagliptin (Onglyza, Kombiglyze XR), alogliptin (Nesina, Kazano, Oseni), and linagliptin (Tradjenta, Jentadueto). These drugs work by mimicking the incretin hormones that the body usually produces naturally to stimulate the release of insulin in response to a meal. They are used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. FDA has not reached any new conclusions about safety risks with incretin mimetic drugs. This early communication is intended only to inform the public and health care professionals that the Agency intends to obtain and evaluate this new information. ... FDA will communicate its final conclusions and recommendations when its review is complete or when the Agency has additional information to report. The Warnings and Precautions section of drug labels and patient Medication Guides for incretin mimetics contain warnings about the risk of acute pancreatitis. FDA has not previously communicated about the potential risk of pre-cancerous findings of the pancreas with incretin mimetics. FDA has not concluded these drugs may cause or contribute to the development of pancreatic cancer. At this time, patients should continue to take their medicine as directed until they talk to their health care professional, and health care professionals should continue to follow the prescribing recommendations in the drug labels. ...
Acute pancreatitis has been reported during postmarketing experience in patients receiving saxagliptin therapy. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is evaluating unpublished findings suggesting an increased risk of pancreatitis and precancerous cellular changes (pancreatic duct metaplasia) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus receiving incretin mimetics (exenatide, liraglutide, sitagliptin, saxagliptin, alogliptin, or linagliptin). These findings are based on examination of a small number of pancreatic tissue specimens taken from patients who died from unspecified causes while receiving an incretin mimetic. FDA has not yet reached any new conclusions about safety risks with incretin mimetics. FDA will notify healthcare professionals of its conclusions and recommendations when the review is complete or when the agency has additional information to report. FDA states that at this time clinicians should continue to follow the recommendations in the prescribing information for incretin mimetics. The manufacturer states that patients receiving saxagliptin-containing therapy should be monitored for manifestations of pancreatitis. If pancreatitis is suspected, saxagliptin should be promptly discontinued and appropriate management instituted. Saxagliptin has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis and it is not known whether such patients are at increased risk for pancreatitis with saxagliptin therapy.
... There have been postmarketing reports of serious allergic and hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema, exfoliative skin conditions). The onset of such reactions usually was within the first 3 months following treatment initiation; some reactions occurred after the first dose.
For more Drug Warnings (Complete) data for Saxagliptin (19 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

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Pharmacodynamics
Post-administration of saxagliptin, GLP-1 and GIP levels rise up to 2- to 3- fold. Because it is very selective of DPP-4 inhibition, there are fewer systemic side effects. Saxagliptin inhibits DPP-4 enzyme activity for a 24-hour period. It also decreased glucagon concentrations and increased glucose-dependent insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells. The half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) is 0.5 nmol/L. Saxagliptin did not prolong the QTc interval to a clinically significant degree.

C18H30CLN3O4

387.901504039764

387.192

1073057-20-1

945667-22-1 (hydrate); 709031-78-7 (HCl); 1073057-20-1 (HCl hydrate); 1073057-33-6 (benzoate hydrate)

11243969

Typically exists as solid at room temperature

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InChI=1S/C18H25N3O2/c19-8-13-2-12-3-14(12)21(13)16(22)15(20)17-4-10-1-11(5-17)7-18(23,6-10)9-17/h10-15,23H,1-7,9,20H2/t10?,11?,12-,13+,14+,15-,17?,18?/m1/s1

(1S,3S,5S)-2-[(2S)-2-amino-2-(3-hydroxy-1-adamantyl)acetyl]-2-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-3-carbonitrile

Saxagliptin hydrochloride dihydrate; UNII-4N19ON48ZN; 4N19ON48ZN; 1073057-20-1; (1S,3S,5S)-2-((2S)-2-Amino-2-(3-hydroxyadamantan-1-yl)acetyl)-2-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-3-carbonitrile hydrochloride dihydrate; DTXSID30861540; Q27260182

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

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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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