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Indoximod (NLG-8189)
Indoximod is an Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) pathway inhibitor. IDO is a tryptophan-catabolizing enzyme that tumors use to create a state of immunosuppression. [1]
The immunosuppressive activity of IDO leads to an increase in the number of T-regulatory cells, as measured by their Foxp3+/CD4+/CD25+ phenotype. Indoximod has also been shown to reduce the number of T-regulatory cells [2]. In MMTV-Neu mice, researchers looked at the activity of indoximod with and without paclitaxel [3]. The combination of docetaxel and indoximod is more toxic than docetaxel monotherapy. A single 1200 mg dose of indoximod almost totally saturates the gut, and higher doses do not significantly increase peak serum levels. The single-agent phase I trial of indoximod demonstrated very good oral bioavailability and a mild toxicity profile with no significant myelosuppression, and no maximally tolerated dose was identified up to 2000 mg orally twice daily [1].
Blockade of IDO with indoximod enhanced the adoptive immunologic response to antigens and dendritic cell (DC) vaccines in LLC mouse models.
References:
[1]. Soliman HH, Jackson E, Neuger T et al. A first in man phase I trial of the oral immunomodulator, indoximod, combined with docetaxel in patients with metastatic solid tumors. Oncotarget. 2014 Sep 30;5 (18):8136-46.
[2]. Munn DH. Blocking IDO activity to enhance anti-tumor immunity. Front Biosci (Elite Ed). 2012 Jan 1;4:734-45.
[3]. Muller AJ, DuHadaway JB, Donover PS et al.Inhibition of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase, an immunoregulatory target of the cancer suppression gene Bin1, potentiates cancer chemotherapy. Nat Med. 2005 Mar;11(3):312-9. Epub 2005 Feb 13.
Storage | Store at -20°C |
M.Wt | 218.25 |
Cas No. | 110117-83-4 |
Formula | C12H14N2O2 |
Solubility | insoluble in DMSO; insoluble in EtOH; ≥1.12 mg/mL in H2O with gentle warming and ultrasonic |
Chemical Name | (E)-3'-methyl-3''-styryl-3,2':5',2'':5'',3'''-quaterpyridine |
SDF | Download SDF |
Canonical SMILES | OC([C@H](N)CC1=CN(C)C2=CC=CC=C21)=O |
Shipping Condition | Small Molecules with Blue Ice, Modified Nucleotides with Dry Ice. |
General tips | We do not recommend long-term storage for the solution, please use it up soon. |
Cell experiment [1]: | |
Cell lines |
Treg cells |
Preparation method |
The solubility of this compound in DMSO is limited. General tips for obtaining a higher concentration: Please warm the tube at 37 °C for 10 minutes and/or shake it in the ultrasonic bath for a while. Stock solution can be stored below - 20 °C for several months. |
Reacting condition |
0.05 mM |
Applications |
Indoximod significantly inhibited the differentiation of Treg cells, especially that of IL-10+ Treg cells, whilst showed no effect on TGF-β1+ Treg cells. Treg cells co-cultured with Indoximod-pretreated ESCs exhibited less suppressive function. The results indicated that indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase-1 (IDO1) was involved in the differentiation and suppressive function of Treg cells in endometriosis. |
Animal experiment [2]: | |
Animal models |
Mice bearing 4T1 tumors |
Dosage form |
400 mg/kg; p.o.; b.i.d., 5 times a week |
Applications |
In mice bearing 4T1 tumors, DL-Indoximod in combination with Cyclophosphamide enhanced antitumor immunity. In addition, the drug combination induced a marked decrease in tumor size. Compared with the combination of L-Indoximod and Cyclophosphamide, D-Indoximod combined with Cyclophosphamide significantly prolonged the survival period. |
Other notes |
Please test the solubility of all compounds indoor, and the actual solubility may slightly differ with the theoretical value. This is caused by an experimental system error and it is normal. |
References: [1]. Wei C, Mei J, Tang L, Liu Y, Li D, Li M, Zhu X. 1-Methyl-tryptophan attenuates regulatory T cells differentiation due to the inhibition of estrogen-IDO1-MRC2 axis in endometriosis. Cell Death Dis. 2016 Dec 1;7(12):e2489. [2]. Hou DY, Muller AJ, Sharma MD, DuHadaway J, Banerjee T, Johnson M, Mellor AL, Prendergast GC, Munn DH. Inhibition of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase in dendritic cells by stereoisomers of 1-methyl-tryptophan correlates with antitumor responses. Cancer Res. 2007 Jan 15;67(2):792-801. |
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