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Bexarotene

A retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist that can permeate the blood-brain barrier and rapidly reduce Aβ40 and Aβ42 levels in APP/PS1 mice in an ApoE-dependent manner.

Synonym(s):

Bexarotene, 4-(1-(3,5,5,8,8-Pentamethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)vinyl)benzoic acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H28O2
CAS Number:
153559-49-0
Molecular Weight:
348.48
MDL number:
MFCD00932428
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

white to pale yellow

solubility

DMSO: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C24H28O2/c1-15-13-20-21(24(5,6)12-11-23(20,3)4)14-19(15)16(2)17-7-9-18(10-8-17)22(25)26/h7-10,13-14H,2,11-12H2,1,3-6H3,(H,25,26)

InChI key

NAVMQTYZDKMPEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist that can permeate the blood-brain barrier and rapidly reduce Aβ40 and Aβ42 levels in APP/PS1 mice in an ApoE-dependent manner (25% reduction in 6 h and 50% reduction in 72 h). Causes a rapid reversal of cognitive, social, and olfactory deficts. Shown to progressively enhance the expression of ApoE and ATP-binding cassette transporters ABCA1 and ABCG1. Also stimulates the secretion of highly lapidated HDL particles in primary microglia and astrocytes. Does not affect the levels of Aβ proteases, insulin degrading enzyme, and neprilysin.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Reversible: yes

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Regulatory Review (Z)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Cramer, P.E., et al. 2012. Science Exp.335, 1503.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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