VX 745

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Description: Potent and selective p38α inhibitor
Alternative Names: VX745,VX-745,Neflamapimod
Chemical Name: 5-(2,6-Dichlorophenyl)-2-[2,4-difluorophenyl)thio]-6H-pyrimido[1,6-b]pyridazin-6-one
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
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Citations (5)
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Literature (1)
Pathways (1)

Biological Activity for VX 745

VX 745 is a highly potent and selective p38α/MAPK14 inhibitor, also inhibits p38β (IC50 values are 10 nM and 220 nM respectively). VX 745 blocks TNFα production in LPS-stimulated HWB in vitro (IC50 = 51-180 nM). Also reduces phosphorylation of p38MAPKα and the downstream target Hsp27, leading to vasodilation, reduces IL-1β levels and amyloid plaques in cortex and hippocampus and lowers CSF tau levels in vivo.

External Portal Information for VX 745

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Compound Libraries for VX 745

VX 745 is also offered as part of the Tocriscreen 2.0 Max, Tocriscreen Kinase Inhibitor Library and Tocriscreen Antiviral Library. Find out more about compound libraries available from Tocris.

Technical Data for VX 745

M. Wt 436.26
Formula C19H9Cl2F2N3OS
Storage Store at -20°C
Purity ≥98% (HPLC)
CAS Number 209410-46-8
PubChem ID 3038525
InChI Key VEPKQEUBKLEPRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Smiles O=C2N=CN1N=C(SC4=CC=C(F)C=C4F)C=CC1=C2C3=C(Cl)C=CC=C3Cl

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Solubility Data for VX 745

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 43.63 100

Preparing Stock Solutions for VX 745

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 436.26. 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.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.29 mL 11.46 mL 22.92 mL
5 mM 0.46 mL 2.29 mL 4.58 mL
10 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.29 mL
50 mM 0.05 mL 0.23 mL 0.46 mL

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References for VX 745

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.

Bagley et al (2007) Rapid synthesis of VX-745: p38 MAP kinase inhibition in Werner syndrome cells. Bioorg.Med.Chem.Lett. 17 5107 PMID: 17659871

Goldstein et al (2010) Selective p38alpha inhibitors clinically evaluated for the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders. J.Med.Chem. 53 2345 PMID: 19950901

Duffy et al (2011) The discovery of VX-745: a novel and selective p38α kinase inhibitor. ACS Med.Chem.Lett. 2 758 PMID: 24900264

Pandey et al (2022) Neflamapimod induces vasodilation in resistance mesenteric arteries by inhibiting p38 MAPKα and downstream Hsp27 phosphorylation. Sci.Rep. 12 4905 PMID: 35318382

Petrova et al (2020) p38 MAPK signalling regulates cytokine production in IL-33 stimulated type 2 innate lymphoid cells. Sci.Rep. 10 3479 PMID: 32103032

Alam (2015) Selective brain-targeted antagonism of p38 MAPKα reduces hippocampal IL-1 levels and improves Morris Water Maze performance in aged rats. J.Alzheimers Dis. 48 219 PMID: 26401942


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5 Citations for VX 745

Citations are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for VX 745 include:

Crozier et al (2023) CDK4/6 inhibitor-mediated cell overgrowth triggers osmotic and replication stress to promote senescence. Mol.Cell 83 4062 PMID: 37977118

Ignacio et al (2020) CDK8 Fine-Tunes IL-6 Transcriptional Activities by Limiting STAT3 Resident Time at the Gene Loci. Cell Rep 33 108545 PMID: 33357429

Gerald R et al (2021) Increased ACTL6A occupancy within mSWI/SNF chromatin remodelers drives human squamous cell carcinoma. Mol Cell 81 4964-4978.e8 PMID: 34687603

Singh et al (2018) Differential effect of p38 and MK2 kinase inhibitors on the inflammatory and toxicity biomarkers in vitro. Hum Exp Toxicol 37 521 PMID: 28629242


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MAPK Signaling Scientific Review

MAPK Signaling Scientific Review

MAP kinase signaling is integral to the regulation of numerous cellular processes such as proliferation and differentiation, and as a result is an important focus of cancer and immunology research. Updated for 2016, this review discusses the regulation of the MAPK pathway and properties of MAPK cascades. Compounds available from Tocris are listed.

Pathways for VX 745

MAPK Signaling Pathway

MAPK Signaling Pathway

The mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway evokes an intracellular signaling cascade in response to extracellular stimuli such as heat and stress. It can influence cell division, metabolism and survival.