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Description: Potent and selective CB2 agonist
Chemical Name: (1S,4S,5S)-4-[4-(1,1-Dimethylheptyl)-2,6-dimethoxyphenyl]-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-methanol
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Biological Activity for HU 308
HU 308 is a potent and selective CB2 receptor agonist (Ki values are 22.7 nM and > 10 μM for CB2 and CB1 receptors respectively, EC50 = 5.57 nM). Displays antiallodynic activity in the rat hindpaw incision model of postoperative pain. Also neuroprotective and improves motor performance in a mouse model of Huntington's Disease.
Technical Data for HU 308
| M. Wt | 414.62 |
| Formula | C27H42O3 |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| Purity | ≥98% (HPLC) |
| CAS Number | 256934-39-1 |
| PubChem ID | 11553430 |
| InChI Key | CFMRIVODIXTERW-BDTNDASRSA-N |
| Smiles | CCCCCCC(C)(C)C1=CC(OC)=C([C@]2([H])[C@H](C3)C(C)(C)[C@H]3C(CO)=C2)C(OC)=C1 |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
Solubility Data for HU 308
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| DMSO | 41.46 | 100 | |
| ethanol | 41.46 | 100 |
Preparing Stock Solutions for HU 308
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 414.62. 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 | 2.41 mL | 12.06 mL | 24.12 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.48 mL | 2.41 mL | 4.82 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.24 mL | 1.21 mL | 2.41 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.05 mL | 0.24 mL | 0.48 mL |
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References for HU 308
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
LaBuda et al (2005) Cannabinoid CB2 receptor agonist activity in the hindpaw incision model of postoperative pain. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 527 172 PMID: 16316653
Hanus et al (1999) HU-308: a specific agonist for CB2, a peripheral cannabinoid receptor. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA 96 14228 PMID: 10588688
Palazuelos et al (2009) Microglial CB2 cannabinoid receptors are neuroprotective in Huntington's disease excitotoxicity. Brain 132 3152 PMID: 19805493
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7 Citations for HU 308
Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for HU 308 include:
Sheng et al (2019) Antiallodynic Effects of Cannabinoid Receptor 2 (CB2R) Agonists on Retrovirus Infection-Induced Neuropathic Pain. Pain Res Manag 2019 1260353 PMID: 31354896
Ke et al (2016) Activation of Cannabinoid Receptor 2 Ameliorates DSS-Induced Colitis through Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome in Macrophages PLoS One 11 e0155076 PMID: 27611972
Acevedo-Canabal et al (2019) Altered Swimming Behaviors in Zebrafish Larvae Lacking Cannabinoid Receptor 2. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res 4 88 PMID: 31236475
Presley et al (2015) Preclinical evaluation of SMM-189, a cannabinoid receptor 2-specific inverse agonist. Brain Res 3 e00159 PMID: 26196013
Solbrig et al (2013) Prospects for cannabinoid therapies in viral encephalitis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1537 273 PMID: 24021420
Gianella-Borradori et al (2015) Ligand-based virtual screening identifies a family of selective cannabinoid receptor 2 agonists. Bioorg Med Chem 23 241 PMID: 25487422
Sardinha et al (2014) Experimental cannabinoid 2 receptor-mediated immune modulation in sepsis. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2014 978678 PMID: 24803745
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