PS-1145 (Synonyms: IKK Inhibitor X)

Cell experiment:

The inhibitory effect of PS-1145 on MM growth is assessed by measuring MTT dye absorbance of the cells. MM.1S cells are cultured for 48 h with 0.2 and 1 ng/mL TNFα, in the absence or presence of 2.5 μM, 5 μM, and 10 μM PS-1145. Cell viability is assessed by MTT assay. Cells from 48 h cultures are pulsed with 10 μL of 5 mg/mL MTT to each well for the last 4 h of 48-h cultures, followed by 100 μL of isopropanol containing 0.04N HCl. Absorbance is measured at 570 nm using a spectrophotometer[1].

Animal experiment:

Mice[2]C57BL/6 (B6), B10.BR, and B6.SJL mice are used. Mice receive regular mouse chow and acidified tap water ad libitum. Bortezomib is administered intravenously to animals at a dose of 1 mg/kg, whereas PS-1145 is given intraperitoneally at a dose of 50 mg/kg. The first dose of each agent is administered before conditioning with total body irradiation (TBI).Rats[3]Weight-matched male Wistar rats (320-350 g) are used. Four groups of rats (n=6/group) consume the HFD for a 9-day study period. Animals in each group receive two consecutive icv injections three times/wk. Immediately prior to icv injection of IL-4 (100 ng) or vehicle, all animals receive a pretreatment icv injection of either the IKKβ inhibitor PS1145 (10 μg) or its vehicle (saline). Food intake and body weight are measured daily. Body composition analysis is conducted as above on days 0 and 8. On day 9, animals are euthanized and samples collected.

References:

[1]. Hideshima T, et al. NF-kappa B as a therapeutic target in multiple myeloma. J Biol Chem. 2002 May 10;277(19):16639-47.
[2]. Vodanovic-Jankovic S, et al. NF-kappaB as a target for the prevention of graft-versus-host disease: comparative efficacy of bortezomib and PS-1145. Blood. 2006 Jan 15;107(2):827-34.
[3]. Oh-I S, et al. Central administration of interleukin-4 exacerbates hypothalamic inflammation and weight gain during high-fat feeding. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Jul;299(1):E47-53.