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A5159

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Aminopterin

50 ×, Hybri-Max, lyophilized powder, γ-irradiated, hybridoma tested

Synonym:4-Amino-PGA, 4-Aminofolic acid, 4-Aminopteroyl-L-glutamic acid
CAS Number:54-62-6
Linear Formula:C19H20N8O5
Molecular Weight:440.41
Beilstein Registry Number:69045
EC Number:200-209-9
MDL number:MFCD00036692
PubChem Substance ID:24890950

Description

LinkageMore potent, but more toxic, than methotrexate.
ReconstitutionReconstitute contents of vial with 10 mL sterile cell culture medium. Stock solution is sufficient to prepare 500 mL medium. Final working concentration: 0.4 μM aminopterin.
Biochem/physiol ActionsFolic acid antagonist. Aminopterin is actively transported into cells by the folate transporter. In the cell, it is converted to a high molecular weight polyglutamate metabolite by folylpolyglutamate synthase that, in turn, binds to dihydrofolate reductase and inhibits its activity. Aminopterin-polyglutamate is degraded intracellularly by γ-glutamyl hydrolase.
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Properties

gradeHybri-Max
sterilityγ-irradiated
formlyophilized powder
concentration50 ×
total impurities Endotoxin, tested
abs.ε1M/261 nm, 0.1 M NaOH 25,700
 ε1M/282 nm, 0.1 M NaOH 24,500
 ε1M/373 nm, 0.1 M NaOH 8,100
suitabilityhybridoma tested
Gene Informationhuman ... FPGS(2356)
 mouse ... Fpgs(14287)
shipped indry ice
storage temp.−20°C

Safety

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard CodesT+
Risk Statements61-28
Safety Statements53-28-36/37-45
RIDADRUN2811 6.1/PG 1
WGK Germany3
RTECSMA1050000

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References

referenceRoy, K., et al., A single amino acid difference within the folate transporter encoded by the murine RFC-1 gene selectively alters its interaction with folate analogues. J. Biol. Chem. 273, 2526-2531, (1998)
 Rumberger, B.G., et al., Differing specificities for 4-aminofolate analogues of folylpolyglutamyl synthetase from tumors and proliferative intestinal epithelium of the mouse. Cancer Res. 50, 4639-4643, (1990)
 Matherly, L.H., et al., Enhanced polyglutamylation of aminopterin relative to methotrexate in the Ehrlich ascites tumor cell in vitro. Cancer Res. 45, 1073, (1985)
MerckMerck 13,471
BeilsteinBeil. 26,IV,3831
 FT-NMR 1 (3), 481:A / RegBook 1 (2), 2663:E / Sax 6, 247 / Structure Index 1, 418:E:8