LY-2183240

LY-2183240 is a potent, covalent inhibitor of the EC-degrading enzyme fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH). LY-2183240 disrupts the cellular uptake of the lipid endocannabinoid (EC) anandamide and promote analgesia in vivo. LY-2183240 is also an inhibitor of monoacylgylcerol lipase (MGL).

Product information

CAS Number: 874902-19-9

Molecular Weight: 307.35

Formula: C17H17N5O

Chemical Name: 5-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ylmethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-1H-tetrazole-1-carboxamide

Smiles: CN(C)C(=O)N1N=NN=C1CC1C=CC(=CC=1)C1C=CC=CC=1

InChiKey: GZNIYOXWFCDBBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C17H17N5O/c1-21(2)17(23)22-16(18-19-20-22)12-13-8-10-15(11-9-13)14-6-4-3-5-7-14/h3-11H,12H2,1-2H3

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO 61 mg/mL (198.47 mM) Ethanol 61 mg/mL (198.47 mM)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vivo:

LY2183240 (3-30mg/kg; i.p.) dose-dependently attenuates formalin-induced paw-licking pain behavior in the formalin model of persistent pain mechanisms.

References:

1. Moore SA, et al. Identification of a high-affinity binding site involved in the transport of endocannabinoids. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2005;102(49):17852-17857.
2. Sun L, et al. Endocannabinoid activation of CB1 receptors contributes to long-lasting reversal of neuropathic pain by repetitive spinal cord stimulation. Eur J Pain. 2017 May;21(5):804-814.
3. Alexander JP, Cravatt BF. The putative endocannabinoid transport blocker LY2183240 is a potent inhibitor of FAAH and several other brain serine hydrolases. J Am Chem Soc. 2006 Aug 2;128(30):9699-704.
4. Maione S, et al. Antinociceptive effects of tetrazole inhibitors of endocannabinoid inactivation: cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid receptor-mediated mechanisms. Br J Pharmacol. 2008 Nov;155(5):775-82.
5. Pelorosso FG, et al. The endocannabinoid anandamide inhibits kinin B1 receptor sensitization through cannabinoid CB1 receptor stimulation in human umbilical vein. Eur J Pharmacol. 2009 Jan 5;602(1):176-9.
6. Powers MS, et al. Effects of the novel endocannabinoid uptake inhibitor, LY2183240, on fear-potentiated startle and alcohol-seeking behaviors in mice selectively bred for high alcohol preference. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2010 Dec;212(4):571-83.

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