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Ganciclovir (Synonyms: BW 759, 2'Nor2'deoxyguanosine)

Catalog No.GC11331

Antiviral drug for CMV infections

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Ganciclovir Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 82410-32-0

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10mM (in 1mL DMSO)
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Sample solution is provided at 25 µL, 10mM.

Description of Ganciclovir

Ganciclovir (DHPG) is a potent antiviral drug used to treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections [1].

Ganciclovir (DHPG) is a nucleoside analogue and has shown the activity against viral thymidine kinase (tk) in the Herpesviridae family, including human cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus types I and II as well as Epstein-Barr virus. In addition, Ganciclovir has been reported to inhibit the proliferation of uninfected cells, most significantly of bone marrow cells, because of the function of inhibiting viral replication. Apart from these, Ganciclovir has been revealed to reduce the activation of microglial in wild-type C57BL/6 mice and inhibit proliferation of microglial in wild-type FvB mice [1].

References:
[1] Ding Z1, Mathur V, Ho PP, James ML, Lucin KM, Hoehne A, Alabsi H, Gambhir SS, Steinman L, Luo J, Wyss-Coray T. Antiviral drug ganciclovir is a potent inhibitor of microglial proliferation and neuroinflammation. J Exp Med. 2014 Feb 10; 211(2):189-98.

Protocol of Ganciclovir

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

BV-2 mouse microglial cells

Preparation method

The solubility of this compound in DMSO is > 10 mM. 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 ~ 1250 μM; 24 hrs

Applications

In BV-2 mouse microglial cells, Ganciclovir inhibited cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner in the absence of HSVtk, without causing significant cell death at the indicated concentrations. It was implied that Ganciclovir targeted activated microglia at least in part via a mechanism independent of endogenous thymidine kinase (tk).

Animal experiment [1]:

Animal models

C57BL/6 mice

Dosage form

25 or 100 mg/kg; i.p.

Applications

In C57BL/6 mice, Ganciclovir inhibited the proliferation of microglia induced by experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Ganciclovir attenuated neuroinflammation in a dose-depedent manner without significantly restraining the peripheral immune response. In addition, it was found that Ganciclovir accumulated in the brains of EAE mice but not those of naive mice to exert localized effects.

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]. Ding Z, Mathur V, Ho PP, James ML, Lucin KM, Hoehne A, Alabsi H, Gambhir SS, Steinman L, Luo J, Wyss-Coray T. Antiviral drug ganciclovir is a potent inhibitor of microglial proliferation and neuroinflammation. J Exp Med. 2014 Feb 10; 211(2):189-98.

Chemical Properties of Ganciclovir

Cas No. 82410-32-0 SDF
Synonyms BW 759, 2'Nor2'deoxyguanosine
Chemical Name 2-amino-9-(1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yloxymethyl)-3H-purin-6-one
Canonical SMILES C1=NC2=C(N1COC(CO)CO)NC(=NC2=O)N
Formula C9H13N5O4 M.Wt 255.23
Solubility >50mg/mL in DMSO (Need ultrasonic) Storage Store at 2-8°C
General tips Please select the appropriate solvent to prepare the stock solution according to the solubility of the product in different solvents; once the solution is prepared, please store it in separate packages to avoid product failure caused by repeated freezing and thawing.Storage method and period of the stock solution: When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months; when stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
To increase solubility, heat the tube to 37°C and then oscillate in an ultrasonic bath for some time.
Shipping Condition Evaluation sample solution: shipped with blue ice. All other sizes available: with RT, or with Blue Ice upon request.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table of Ganciclovir

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1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.918 mL 19.5902 mL 39.1803 mL
5 mM 0.7836 mL 3.918 mL 7.8361 mL
10 mM 0.3918 mL 1.959 mL 3.918 mL
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