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Synonym(s):
Tetrabenazine, TBZ, VMAT2 Inhibitor, Xenazine
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H27NO3
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Assay
≥98% (HPLC)
Quality Level
form
powder
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
protect from light
color
off-white
solubility
DMSO: 25 mg/mL
storage temp.
2-8°C
InChI
1S/C19H27NO3/c1-12(2)7-14-11-20-6-5-13-8-18(22-3)19(23-4)9-15(13)16(20)10-17(14)21/h8-9,12,14,16H,5-7,10-11H2,1-4H3
InChI key
MKJIEFSOBYUXJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
A cell permeable benzoquinolizine based compound that acts as a monoamine-depleting agent by blocking the activity vesicular monoamine transporter 2. Promotes late-stage differentiation of Pdx1-positive pancreatic progenitor cells into Neurog3 (Ngn3)-positive endocrine precursors without increasing their proliferation. Increases the number of insulin expressing cells in a dose dependent manner (EC50 = 220 nM) and this effect is significantly enhanced when cells are simultaneously treated with dibutyryl cAMP. Embryonic stem cells treated with TBZ and/or dibutyryl cAMP and then grafted into kidney capsule of AKITA mice reduce hyperglycemia, improve fasting blood glucose levels, and show an increase in plasma C-peptide levels.
A cell permeable benzoquinolizine based compound that acts as a monoamine-depleting agent by blocking the activity vesicular monoamine transporter 2. Promotes late-stage differentiation of Pdx1-positive pancreatic progenitor cells into Neurog3 (Ngn3)-positive endocrine precursors without increasing their proliferation. Increases the number of insulin expressing cells in a dose dependent manner (EC50 = 220 nM) and this effect is significantly enhanced when cells are simultaneously treated with dibutyryl cAMP. Embryonic stem cells treated with TBZ and/or dibutyryl cAMP and then grafted into kidney capsule of AKITA mice reduce hyperglycemia, improve fasting blood glucose levels, and show an increase in plasma C-peptide levels.
Please note that the molecular weight for this compound is batch-specific due to variable water content.
Please note that the molecular weight for this compound is batch-specific due to variable water content.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Primary Target
VMAT2
VMAT2
Reversible: yes
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Harmful (C)
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Sakano, D., et al. 2014. Nat. Chem. Bio.10,141.
Jankovic, J., et al. 1997. Neurobiology48,1358.
Gertrude, P.Q., et al. 1959. J. Pharm. Exp. Ther.127, 103.
Jankovic, J., et al. 1997. Neurobiology48,1358.
Gertrude, P.Q., et al. 1959. J. Pharm. Exp. Ther.127, 103.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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