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AB120396

DPCPX, A1 antagonist

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(15 Publications)

MW 304.39 Da, Purity >99%. Potent A1antagonist (Ki = 0.45 nM). Also exhibits antagonism at A2B receptors (pA2 = 7.16, for human A2B expressed in CHO cells).

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A1AR, A1R, AA1R_HUMAN, AA2BR_HUMAN, ADORA 1, ADORA 2, Adenosine receptor A1, Adenosine receptor A2b, HGNC:264, Netrin 1 receptor, RDC 7, Ri, adora 2b

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Chemical Structure - DPCPX, A1 antagonist (AB120396)
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Chemical Structure - DPCPX, A1 antagonist (AB120396)

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Key facts

CAS number

102146-07-6

Purity

>99%

Form

Solid

form

Molecular weight

304.39 Da

Molecular formula

C<sub>1</sub><sub>6</sub>H<sub>2</sub><sub>4</sub>N<sub>4</sub>O<sub>2</sub>

PubChem

1329

Nature

Synthetic

Solubility

Soluble in ethanol to 10 mM

Soluble in DMSO to 5 mM

Biochemical name

8-Cyclopentyl-1,3-dipropylxanthine

Biological description

Potent A1antagonist (Ki = 0.45 nM). Also exhibits antagonism at A2B receptors (pA2 = 7.16, for human A2B expressed in CHO cells).

Canonical smiles

CCCN1C2=C(C(=O)N(C1=O)CCC)NC(=N2)C3CCCC3

InChi

InChI=1S/C16H24N4O2/c1-3-9-19-14-12(15(21)20(10-4-2)16(19)22)17-13(18-14)11-7-5-6-8-11/h11H,3-10H2,1-2H3,(H,17,18)

InChiKey

FFBDFADSZUINTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

IUPAC Name

8-cyclopentyl-1,3-dipropyl-7H-purine-2,6-dione

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Ambient - Can Ship with Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Ambient
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
Ambient
Storage information
The product can be stored for up to 12 months
Handling instructions

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Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

The Adenosine A1 Receptor also known as ADORA1 and the Adenosine A2b Receptor known as ADORA2B are important protein receptors in the body. Mechanically they belong to the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family involved in a variety of cellular responses to adenosine. The A1 receptor generally inhibits adenylate cyclase activity whereas A2b receptor stimulates it. Both receptors have a substantial presence in the central nervous system as well as in the heart and kidneys. The approximate mass of the A1 receptor is 37 kDa while A2b receptor is around 36 kDa.
Biological function summary

The adenosine receptors A1 and A2b regulate diverse physiological processes. They do not form part of larger protein complexes but act mainly by interacting with G proteins to modulate intracellular signaling pathways. The A1 receptor typically influences neurotransmitter release heart rate modulation and renal blood flow while A2b receptor has roles in inflammatory responses and vascular relaxation. These receptors are important for fine-tuning many cellular functions and systemic processes.

Pathways

Both the Adenosine A1 and A2b receptors are central to the adenosine signaling pathway and the cAMP pathway. They interact with proteins like adenylate cyclase and phospholipase C in these pathways. The A1 receptor's inhibition of adenylate cyclase leads to reduced cyclic AMP generation while the A2b receptor's stimulation increases cAMP levels. This affects downstream pathways including protein kinase A (PKA) and extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK) which play parts in various cellular functions and responses.

Adenosine A1 and A2b receptors have been linked to conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and asthma. The A1 receptor is associated with ischemic conditions in the heart where its modulation might protect against cardiac damage. In contrast the A2b receptor has a known connection to asthma as it affects inflammatory processes in airway tissues. These receptors interact with proteins like phospholipase C and adenylate cyclase which mediate significant responses in these disorders. Understanding these interactions helps in developing therapeutic strategies including the use of A1 antagonists like DPCPX or other chemical antagonists specific to these receptors.

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Publications (15)

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Nature communications 15:6340 PubMed39068155

2024

Adenosine triggers early astrocyte reactivity that provokes microglial responses and drives the pathogenesis of sepsis-associated encephalopathy in mice.

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Qilin Guo,Davide Gobbo,Na Zhao,Hong Zhang,Nana-Oye Awuku,Qing Liu,Li-Pao Fang,Tanja M Gampfer,Markus R Meyer,Renping Zhao,Xianshu Bai,Shan Bian,Anja Scheller,Frank Kirchhoff,Wenhui Huang

CNS neuroscience & therapeutics 29:2597-2607 PubMed37017409

2023

Deep brain stimulation suppresses epileptic seizures in rats via inhibition of adenosine kinase and activation of adenosine A1 receptors.

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Pandeng Xie,Siqi Liu,Qi Huang,Zhonghua Xiong,Jiahui Deng,Chongyang Tang,Ke Xu,Bo Zhang,Baijian He,Xiongfei Wang,Zhao Liu,Jing Wang,Jian Zhou,Yugang Guan,Guoming Luan,Tianfu Li,Feng Zhai

Journal of cellular and molecular medicine 25:2931-2943 PubMed33523568

2021

Inhibition of adenosine kinase attenuates myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion injury.

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Wenjun Wang,Bailu Wang,Shukun Sun,Shengchuan Cao,Xiaoxuan Zhai,Chuanxin Zhang,Qun Zhang,Qiuhuan Yuan,Yi Sun,Mengyang Xue,Jingjing Ma,Feng Xu,Shujian Wei,Yuguo Chen

Neural regeneration research 15:712-723 PubMed31638096

2019

Long-term adenosine A1 receptor activation-induced sortilin expression promotes α-synuclein upregulation in dopaminergic neurons.

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Yun-Cheng Lv,An-Bo Gao,Jing Yang,Li-Yuan Zhong,Bo Jia,Shu-Hui Ouyang,Le Gui,Tian-Hong Peng,Sha Sun,Francisco S Cayabyab

Biochemical and biophysical research communication 497:850-856 PubMed29454963

2018

Adenosine receptors enhance the ATP-induced odontoblastic differentiation of human dental pulp cells.

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Xiaosong Yi,Wei Wang,Qiufei Xie

Cellular physiology and biochemistry : internation 43:733-742 PubMed28950257

2017

The Adenosine A1 Receptor Antagonist DPCPX Inhibits Tumor Progression via the ERK/JNK Pathway in Renal Cell Carcinoma.

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Yihong Zhou,Liang Tong,Xi Chu,Fei Deng,Jin Tang,Yuxin Tang,Yingbo Dai

Cell journal 19:386-402 PubMed28836401

2017

Purinergic Receptor Expression and Potential Association with Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cell Development.

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Shirin Kashfi,Maryam Peymani,Kamran Ghaedi,Hossein Baharvand,Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani,Mohammad Javan

The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience 36:12117-12128 PubMed27903722

2016

Adenosine Kinase Deficiency in the Brain Results in Maladaptive Synaptic Plasticity.

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Ursula S Sandau,Mariana Colino-Oliveira,Abbie Jones,Bounmy Saleumvong,Shayla Q Coffman,Long Liu,Catarina Miranda-Lourenço,Cátia Palminha,Vânia L Batalha,Yiming Xu,Yuqing Huo,Maria J Diógenes,Ana M Sebastião,Detlev Boison

PloS one 10:e0134488 PubMed26252389

2015

Stimulation of Glia Reveals Modulation of Mammalian Spinal Motor Networks by Adenosine.

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David Acton,Gareth B Miles

Neuroscience 246:301-11 PubMed23685165

2013

Evidence for constitutive protein synthesis in hippocampal LTP stabilization.

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A-K Abbas
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