Specification
Description
Encequidar, also known as HM-30181, is an oral P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor developed to enhance the oral bioavailability of P-gp substrate drugs. Encequidar showed the highest potency (IC(50)=0.63nM) among several MDR1 inhibitors, including cycloporin A, XR9576, and GF120918, and effectively blocked transepithelial transport of paclitaxel in MDCK monolayers (IC(50)=35.4nM). Encequidar is currently under clinical trials.
Synonyms
HM30181; HM-30181; HM 30181; HM-30181 mesylate; Encequidar mesylate
IUPAC Name
N-(2-(2-(4-(2-(6,7-dimethoxy-3,4-dihydroisoquinolin-2(1H)-yl)ethyl)phenyl)-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-4H-chromene-2-carboxamide methanesulfonate
Canonical SMILES
O=C(NC1=CC(OC)=C(C=C1C2=NN(N=N2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)CCN4CC5=C(CC4)C=C(C(OC)=C5)OC)OC)C6=CC(C7=C(C=CC=C7)O6)=O.OS(=O)(C)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C38H36N6O7.CH4O3S/c1-47-32-17-24-14-16-43(22-25(24)18-33(32)48-2)15-13-23-9-11-26(12-10-23)44-41-37(40-42-44)28-19-34(49-3)35(50-4)20-29(28)39-38(46)36-21-30(45)27-7-5-6-8-31(27)51-36;1-5(2,3)4/h5-12,17-21H,13-16,22H2,1-4H3,(H,39,46);1H3,(H,2,3,4)
InChI Key
PEKXWELLWNPUOK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, not in water
Appearance
White solid powder
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Storage
Dry, dark and at 0-4 °C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 °C for long term (months to years).
Alternative CAS
849675-66-7 (free base); 849675-87-2 (mesylate); 849675-88-3 (HCl)
Biological Target
Encequidar mesylate (HM30181 mesylate; HM30181A mesylate) is a competitive and potent P-glycoprotein inhibitor.
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Elemental Analysis
C, 59.68; H, 5.14; N, 10.71; O, 20.39; S, 4.08
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
In Vitro Activity
Based on these data, the IC50 of encequidar for inhibition of P-gp in Caco-2 intestinal cells was determined to be 53 nM,
demonstrating that encequidar potently inhibits P-gp and prevents the efflux of paclitaxel from intestinal cells in vitro.
Reference: J Med Chem. 2021 Apr 8;64(7):3677-3693. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33729781/
In Vivo Activity
40 mg/kg paclitaxel (in combination with 20 mg/kg encequidar) suppressed tumor growth by 94% and induced remission of tumor
growth until day 47, an outcome superior to the IV paclitaxel arm included in the study. The results of this study demonstrate the
ability of encequidar to inhibit P-gp and facilitate the absorption of paclitaxel to therapeutically effective plasma concentrations in
vivo. Clinically, paclitaxel is used to treat many different types of cancers, including breast, lung, and ovarian cancer.
Reference: J Med Chem. 2021 Apr 8;64(7):3677-3693. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33729781/
Shipping
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Stock Solution Storage
0-4 °C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 °C for long term (months).