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Description: Binds SV2A; antiepileptic
Alternative Names: Keppra,UCB L059
Chemical Name: (2S)-(2-Oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)butyramide
Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic that displays distinctive properties from conventional antiepileptic drugs. Displays potent seizure protection in animal models of chronic epilepsy but lacks activity in acute seizure models. Binds synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) and inhibits Na+-dependent Cl-/HCO3- exchange. In a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, Levetiracetam rescues levels of presynaptic vesicle fusion and neurotransmitter release, reduces Aβ42 and APP levels and decreases deposits of amyloid plaque; in vitro Levetiracetam inhibits Aβ-induced glutamate from astrocytes.
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Technical Data for Levetiracetam
| M. Wt | 170.21 |
| Formula | C8H14N2O2 |
| Storage | Store at RT |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 102767-28-2 |
| PubChem ID | 5284583 |
| InChI Key | HPHUVLMMVZITSG-LURJTMIESA-N |
| Smiles | O=C1N([C@@H](CC)C(N)=O)CCC1 |
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Solubility Data for Levetiracetam
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 17.02 | 100 | |
| DMSO | 17.02 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for Levetiracetam
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 170.21. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 5.88 mL | 29.38 mL | 58.75 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.18 mL | 5.88 mL | 11.75 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.59 mL | 2.94 mL | 5.88 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.59 mL | 1.18 mL |
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References for Levetiracetam
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
Smedt et al (2007) LeveT: the profile of a novel anticonvulsant drug - part I: preclinical data. CNS Drug Rev. 13 43 PMID: 17461889
Ueda et al (2007) Effect of LeveT on molecular regulation of hippocampal glutamate and GABA transporters in rats with chronic seizures induced by amygdalar FeCl3 injection. Brain Res. 1151 55 PMID: 17408599
Lynch et al (2004) The synaptic vesicle protein SV2A is the binding site for the antiepileptic drug LeveT. Proct.Natl.Acad.Sci. USA 101 9861 PMID: 15210974
Sanchez et al (2012) Levetiracetam suppresses neuronal network dysfunction and reverses synaptic and cognitive deficits in an Alzheimer's disease model. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci. USA 109 E2895 PMID: 22869752
Sanz-Blasco et al (2016) Levetiracetam inhibits oligomeric Aβ-induced glutamate release from human astrocytes. Neuroreport 27 705 PMID: 27183239
Rao and Savas (2021) Levetiracetam treatment normalizes levels of presynaptic endocytosis machinery and restores nonamyloidogenic APP processing in App knock-in mice J.Proteome Res. 20 3580 PMID: 34106705
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