clemizole

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clemizole Structure
clemizole structure
Common Name clemizole
CAS Number 442-52-4 Molecular Weight 325.835
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 506.1±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C19H20ClN3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 259.9±27.3 °C

 Use of clemizole


Clemizole is an H1 histamine receptor antagonist, is found to substantially inhibit HCV replication. The IC50 of Clemizole for RNA binding by NS4B is 24±1 nM, whereas its EC50 for viral replication is 8 µM.

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 clemizole Biological Activity

Description Clemizole is an H1 histamine receptor antagonist, is found to substantially inhibit HCV replication. The IC50 of Clemizole for RNA binding by NS4B is 24±1 nM, whereas its EC50 for viral replication is 8 µM.
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Target

IC50: 24 nM (NS4B)[1] H1 histamine receptor[1]

In Vitro Clemizole hydrochloride is found to inhibit HCV RNA replication in cell culture that is mediated by its suppression of NS4B’s RNA binding, with little toxicity for the host cell. The EC50 of Clemizole on the W55R mutant J6/JFH RNA is ~18 µM (2.25 times the EC50 of the wild-type RNA)[1]. Clemizole is a novel inhibitor of TRPC5 channels. Clemizole efficiently blocks TRPC5 currents and Ca2+ entry in the low micromolar range (IC50=1.0-1.3 µM). Clemizole exhibits a six-fold selectivity for TRPC5 over TRPC4β (IC50=6.4 µM), the closest structural relative of TRPC5, and an almost 10-fold selectivity over TRPC3 (IC50=9.1 µM) and TRPC6 (IC50=11.3 µM). Clemizole hydrochloride as a novel blocker of TRPC5 with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration of 1.1 µM. The concentration-response curves confirmed a concentration-dependent block of TRPC5 by Clemizole and revealed an apparent IC50 of 1.1±0.04 µM[2].
In Vivo Clemizole hydrochloride has an unexpectedly short plasma half-life (measured at 0.15 hours); it is very rapidly biotransformed into a glucuronide (M14) and a dealkylated metabolite (M12) and into a variety of lesser metabolites in C57BL/6J mice[3].
Cell Assay Huh7.5 cells are maintained in DMEM supplemented with 1% L-glutamine, 1% penicillin, 1% streptomycin, 1× nonessential amino acids and 10% FBS. Cell lines are passaged twice weekly after treatment with 0.05% trypsin-0.02% EDTA and seeding at a dilution of 1:5. Subconfluent Huh7.5 cells are trypsinized and collected by centrifugation at 700g for 5 min. The cells are then washed three times in ice-cold RNase-free PBS and resuspended at 1.5×107 cells/mL in PBS. Wild-type or mutant FL-J6/JFH-5′C19Rluc2AUbi RNA for electroporation is generated by transcription of XbaI linearized DNA templates using the T7 MEGAscript kit, followed by purification (RNA transcription and fluorescent labeling). We mixed 5 µg of RNA with 400 µL of washed Huh7.5 cells in a 2-mm-gap cuvette (BTX) and immediately pulsed (0.82 kV, five 99 µs pulses) with a BTX-830 electroporator. After a 10 min recovery at 25°C, pulsed cells are diluted into 10 mL of prewarmed growth medium. Cells from several electroporations are pooled to a common stock and seeded in 6-well plates (5×105 cells per well). After 24 h, medium is replaced and cells are grown in the presence of serial dilutions of the various inhibitory compounds (e.g., Clemizole hydrochloride) identified in the screen. Seventeen commercially available compounds, out of the 18 identified, are analyzed. Untreated cells are used as a negative control for water-soluble compounds. For compounds (e.g., Clemizole hydrochloride) solubilized in DMSO, untreated cells are grown in the presence of corresponding concentrations of the solvent as a negative control. Medium is changed daily. After 72 h of treatment cells are subjected to an Alamar Blue-based viability assay and luciferase assay. After 72 h of treatment cells are incubated for 3 h at 37°C in the presence of 10% Alamar Blue reagent. Plates are then scanned and fluorescence is detected by using FLEXstation II 384. Depending on the inhibitory compound’s solvent (e.g., Clemizole hydrochloride), water or DMSO, signal is normalized relatively to untreated samples or samples grown in the presence of DMSO, respectively[1].
Animal Admin Mice[3] Eight control NOG mice and eight humanized TK-NOG mice are administered 25 mg/kg by mouth Clemizole, and blood samples are collected 30 minutes after administration. The C57BL/6J mice (3 per time point) are given 25 mg/kg by mouth clemizole, and blood samples are collected for analysis at 15 and 30 minutes and 1, 2, 4, and 6 hours after administration. For the DDI studies, eight humanized TK-NOG mice are given Clemizole (25 mg/kg by mouth) with or without Ritonavir (20 mg/kg by mouth), and blood samples are collected 30 minutes after administration. Six of these mice are also treated with Debrisoquine (10 mg/kg by mouth) in the presence or absence of Ritonavir (20 mg/kg by mouth), and plasma samples are obtained 2 hours later for analysis.
References

[1]. Einav S, et al. Discovery of a hepatitis C target and its pharmacological inhibitors by microfluidic affinity analysis. Nat Biotechnol. 2008 Sep;26(9):1019-27.

[2]. Richter JM, et al. Clemizole hydrochloride is a novel and potent inhibitor of transient receptor potential channel TRPC5. Mol Pharmacol. 2014 Nov;86(5):514-21.

[3]. Nishimura T, et al. Using chimeric mice with humanized livers to predict human drug metabolism and a drug-drug interaction. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2013 Feb;344(2):388-96.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 506.1±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C19H20ClN3
Molecular Weight 325.835
Flash Point 259.9±27.3 °C
Exact Mass 325.134583
PSA 21.06000
LogP 5.10
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.656
InChIKey CJXAEXPPLWQRFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Clc1ccc(Cn2c(CN3CCCC3)nc3ccccc32)cc1
Storage condition -20°C

 Safety Information

HS Code 2933990090

 Synthetic Route

 Customs

HS Code 2933990090
Summary 2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 clemizoleBioassay

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Name: Primary qHTS assay for inhibitors of alpha-synuclein gene (SNCA) expression
Source: NCGC
External Id: SNCA-p-activity-luciferase
Name: Selectivity index, ratio of CC50 for human Huh7.5 cells to EC50 for Hepatitis C virus...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL3123041
Name: Antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus MRSA ATCC 43300 (CO-ADD:GP_020);...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Staphylococcus aureus
External Id: CHEMBL4296184
Name: Cytotoxicity against human Huh7.5 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MT...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL3123042
Name: Antiviral activity against Hepatitis C virus JFH-1 J6 genotype 2a infected in human H...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Hepacivirus hominis
External Id: CHEMBL3123043
Name: Antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae MDR ATCC 70063 (CO-ADD:GN_003); ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Klebsiella pneumoniae
External Id: CHEMBL4296186
Name: Ratio of cytotoxicity against human Huh7.5 cells assessed as cell viability to antivi...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL3123044
Name: Antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (CO-ADD:GN_001); MIC in CA...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Escherichia coli
External Id: CHEMBL4296185
Name: Cytotoxicity against human Huh7.5 cells assessed as cell viability at 10 uM after 72 ...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL3123045
Name: Antiviral activity against Hepatitis C virus JFH-1 J6 genotype 2a infected in human H...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Hepacivirus hominis
External Id: CHEMBL3123046
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 Synonyms

Histakool
1-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-2-(1-pyrrolidinylmethyl)-1H-benzimidazole
Clemizol
1-(p-Chlorobenzyl)-2-(1-pyrrolidinylmethyl)benzimidazole
1-[(4-Chlorophenyl)methyl]-2-(pyrrolidinylmethyl)-1H-benzimidazole
clemizole
1-(4-chloro-benzyl)-2-pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl-1H-benzoimidazole
1-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-2-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzimidazole
Histacuran
Klemidox
1-(4-Chlorbenzyl)-2-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)-1H-benzimidazol
Allercur
1-(p-Chlorobenzyl)-2-pyrrolidylmethylenebenzimidazole
1-(4-chloro-benzyl)-2-pyrrolidinomethyl-1H-benzimidazole
Reactrol
1-(4-Chlor-benzyl)-2-pyrrolidinomethyl-1H-benzimidazol
1H-Benzimidazole,1-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2-(1-pyrrolidinylmethyl)
histacur
1-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-2-(pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)benzimidazole
Clemizolum
clemizolum [INN_la]
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