Metoprine
Metoprine (BW 197U) is a potent histamine N-methyltransferase (HMT) inhibitor. Metoprine, a diaminopyrimidine derivative, can cross the blood-brain barrier and increase brain histamine levels by inhibiting HMT[1][2]. Metoprine is an antifolate and antitumor agent[3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
7761-45-7
Product Name Alternative
BW 197U
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H315, H319, H320
Target
Antifolate; Histone Methyltransferase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Cell Cycle/DNA Damage; Epigenetics
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer; Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/metoprine.html
Purity
99.67
Solubility
DMSO : 20.83 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
CC1=C(C(N)=NC(N)=N1)C2=CC=C(C(Cl)=C2)Cl
Molecular Formula
C11H10Cl2N4
Molecular Weight
269.13
Precautions
H315, H319, H320
References & Citations
[1]Junichi Kitanaka, et al. Brain Histamine N-Methyltransferase As a Possible Target of Treatment for Methamphetamine Overdose. Drug Target Insights. 2016 Mar 2;10:1-7.|[2]Zhong Chen, et al. Effects of brain histamine on memory deficit induced by nucleus basalis-lesion in rats. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2002 Jan;23 (1) :66-70.|[3]John R Horton, et al. Structural basis for inhibition of histamine N-methyltransferase by diverse drugs. J Mol Biol. 2005 Oct 21;353 (2) :334-344.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Phase 2
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