Pirfenidone (AMR69) is an antifibrotic agent that attenuates CCL2 and CCL12 production in fibrocyte cells. Pirfenidone has growth-inhibitory effect and reduces TGF-β2 protein levels in human glioma cell lines. Pirfenidone also has anti-inflammatory activities.
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Pirfenidone Chemical Structure
CAS No. : 53179-13-8
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Western blots are shown of collagen I, collagen III, TGF-b1, p-Smad3 and Smad3 proteins in lung tissue homogenates from different groups.
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Description
Pirfenidone (AMR69) is an antifibrotic agent that attenuates CCL2 and CCL12 production in fibrocyte cells. Pirfenidone has growth-inhibitory effect and reduces TGF-β2 protein levels in human glioma cell lines. Pirfenidone also has anti-inflammatory activities[1][2][3].
IC50 & Target
TGF-β2[1]
In Vitro
Pirfenidone (PFD) reduces the protein levels of the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-11, a TGF-β target gene and furin substrate involved in carcinogenesis. These data define PFD or PFD-related agents as promising agents for human cancers associated with enhanced TGF-β activity[1]. In RAW264.7 cells, a murine macrophage-like cell line, Pirfenidone suppresses the proinflammatory cytokine TNF-α by a translational mechanism, which is independent of activation of the MAPK2, p38 MAPK, and JNK. In the murine endotoxin shock model, Pirfenidone potently inhibits the production of the proinflammatory cytokines, TNF-α, interferon-γ, and interleukin-6, but enhances the production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine, interleukin-10[2]. Pirfenidone (PFD) shows its inhibitory effects on the proliferation of HLECs. Cell proliferation is attenuated in the 0.3 mg/mL group after 24 hours compare with the control group (P=0.044). The effect is more apparent in the 0.5 mg/mL group at 24, 48, and 72 hours (P<0.05). The proliferation is almost completely inhibited with 1 mg/mL PFD at all the time-points (P<0.01)[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Pirfenidone Related Antibodies
In Vivo
Administration of Pirfenidone (300 mg/kg/day) for 4 wk. Pirfenidone significantly attenuates the score when administered in Bleomycin (BLM)-treated mice (P<0.0001). Moreover, collagen content is quantified in the lungs to evaluate the anti-fibrotic effects of Pirfenidone. The collagen content in the lungs of BLM-treated mice is significantly increased compared with that in saline- or Pirfenidone-treated mice, and this increase is significantly attenuated by Pirfenidone administration on day 28 after BLM treatment (P=0.0012)[4].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight
185.22
Formula
C12H11NO
CAS No.
53179-13-8
Unlabeled CAS
Appearance
Solid
Color
White to light yellow
SMILES
O=C1C=CC(C)=CN1C2=CC=CC=C2
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
Powder
-20°C
3 years
4°C
2 years
In solvent
-80°C
6 months
-20°C
1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro:
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (539.90 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
H2O : 12.5 mg/mL (67.49 mM; Need ultrasonic)
*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
Preparing Stock Solutions
ConcentrationSolventMass
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
1 mM
5.3990 mL
26.9949 mL
53.9898 mL
5 mM
1.0798 mL
5.3990 mL
10.7980 mL
10 mM
0.5399 mL
2.6995 mL
5.3990 mL
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*Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
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For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
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Protocol 1
Add each solvent one by one: 5% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 50% Saline
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (20.8 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
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Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (20.8 mg/mL) to 900 μLCorn oil, and mix evenly.
For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly.
It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time. The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution.
If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation,
heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
Protocol 1
Add each solvent one by one: PBS
Solubility: 9.09 mg/mL (49.08 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C
Protocol 2
Add each solvent one by one: Saline
Solubility: 6.67 mg/mL (36.01 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic
Protocol 3
Add each solvent one by one: 0.5% CMC-Na/saline water
Solubility: 20 mg/mL (107.98 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic
Protocol 4
Add each solvent one by one: 0.5% CMC/saline water
Solubility: 20 mg/mL (107.98 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic
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[1]. Burghardt I, et al. Pirfenidone inhibits TGF-beta expression in malignant glioma cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2007 Mar 9;354(2):542-7.
[Content Brief]
[2]. Nakazato H, et al. A novel anti-fibrotic agent pirfenidone suppresses tumor necrosis factor-alpha at the translational level. Eur J Pharmacol. 2002 Jun 20;446(1-3):177-85.
[Content Brief]
[3]. Yang Y, et al. Inhibition of Pirfenidone on TGF-beta2 induced proliferation, migration and epithlial-mesenchymal transitionof human lens epithelial cells line SRA01/04. PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e56837.
[Content Brief]
[4]. Inomata M, et al. Pirfenidone inhibits fibrocyte accumulation in the lungs in bleomycin-induced murine pulmonary fibrosis. Respir Res. 2014 Feb 8;15:16.
[Content Brief]
[5]. Brooks D, et al. Limited fibrosis accompanies triple-negative breast cancer metastasis in multiple model systems and is not a preventive target. Oncotarget. 2018 May 4;9(34):23462-23481.
[Content Brief]
Cell Assay
[3]
HLECs are seeded in 96-well plates (1×104 cells/well) for 24 hours in α-MEM/10% FBS/1%NEAA, and are cultured in stationary tubes in serum-free medium for 24 hours. And then the culture medium is removed and cells are bathed in α-MEM with 10% FBS and 1% NEAA supplemented with 0, 0.01, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, or 1 mg/mL Pirfenidone for 0, 4, 12, 24, 48, or 72 hours. After incubation with 180 µL α-MEM and 20 µL of 5 mg/mL MTT for 4 hours at 37°C, the MTT solution is discarded. The Formosan precipitates are dissolved in 180 µL DMSO by agitating the dishes for 10 minutes at 200 rpm on an orbital shaker. The absorbance at 490 nm in each well is read with a micro plate reader. We further examined the effects of PFD by refining the concentrations at 0.2, 0.25, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 and 0.6 mg/mL using the MTT assay[3].
MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Animal Administration
[4]
Mice[4]
Nine-week-old female C57BL/6 mice are used. Pirfenidone is administered orally for 14 days after osmotic pump implantation. The volume of administration is determined according to body weight. Animals are allocated into 4 groups (n=6/group): normal control, BLM, Pirfenidone (300 mg/kg/day), and BLM + Pirfenidone. The Pirfenidone dose is selected according to a report published elsewhere. Pirfenidone is also administered in a therapeutic setting beginning at day 10 to assess the effect of the drug on the fibrotic phase of BLM model mice.
MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
References
[1]. Burghardt I, et al. Pirfenidone inhibits TGF-beta expression in malignant glioma cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2007 Mar 9;354(2):542-7.
[Content Brief]
[2]. Nakazato H, et al. A novel anti-fibrotic agent pirfenidone suppresses tumor necrosis factor-alpha at the translational level. Eur J Pharmacol. 2002 Jun 20;446(1-3):177-85.
[Content Brief]
[3]. Yang Y, et al. Inhibition of Pirfenidone on TGF-beta2 induced proliferation, migration and epithlial-mesenchymal transitionof human lens epithelial cells line SRA01/04. PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e56837.
[Content Brief]
[4]. Inomata M, et al. Pirfenidone inhibits fibrocyte accumulation in the lungs in bleomycin-induced murine pulmonary fibrosis. Respir Res. 2014 Feb 8;15:16.
[Content Brief]
[5]. Brooks D, et al. Limited fibrosis accompanies triple-negative breast cancer metastasis in multiple model systems and is not a preventive target. Oncotarget. 2018 May 4;9(34):23462-23481.
[Content Brief]
[1]. Burghardt I, et al. Pirfenidone inhibits TGF-beta expression in malignant glioma cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2007 Mar 9;354(2):542-7.
[2]. Nakazato H, et al. A novel anti-fibrotic agent pirfenidone suppresses tumor necrosis factor-alpha at the translational level. Eur J Pharmacol. 2002 Jun 20;446(1-3):177-85.
[3]. Yang Y, et al. Inhibition of Pirfenidone on TGF-beta2 induced proliferation, migration and epithlial-mesenchymal transitionof human lens epithelial cells line SRA01/04. PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e56837.
[4]. Inomata M, et al. Pirfenidone inhibits fibrocyte accumulation in the lungs in bleomycin-induced murine pulmonary fibrosis. Respir Res. 2014 Feb 8;15:16.
[5]. Brooks D, et al. Limited fibrosis accompanies triple-negative breast cancer metastasis in multiple model systems and is not a preventive target. Oncotarget. 2018 May 4;9(34):23462-23481.
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
*Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Optional Solvent
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5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
H2O / DMSO
1 mM
5.3990 mL
26.9949 mL
53.9898 mL
134.9746 mL
5 mM
1.0798 mL
5.3990 mL
10.7980 mL
26.9949 mL
10 mM
0.5399 mL
2.6995 mL
5.3990 mL
13.4975 mL
15 mM
0.3599 mL
1.7997 mL
3.5993 mL
8.9983 mL
20 mM
0.2699 mL
1.3497 mL
2.6995 mL
6.7487 mL
25 mM
0.2160 mL
1.0798 mL
2.1596 mL
5.3990 mL
30 mM
0.1800 mL
0.8998 mL
1.7997 mL
4.4992 mL
40 mM
0.1350 mL
0.6749 mL
1.3497 mL
3.3744 mL
50 mM
0.1080 mL
0.5399 mL
1.0798 mL
2.6995 mL
60 mM
0.0900 mL
0.4499 mL
0.8998 mL
2.2496 mL
DMSO
80 mM
0.0675 mL
0.3374 mL
0.6749 mL
1.6872 mL
100 mM
0.0540 mL
0.2699 mL
0.5399 mL
1.3497 mL
*
Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution,
then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Pirfenidone Related Classifications
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