(Rac)-Indoximod

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(Rac)-Indoximod Structure
(Rac)-Indoximod structure
Common Name (Rac)-Indoximod
CAS Number 26988-72-7 Molecular Weight 218.25200
Density 1.28g/cm3 Boiling Point 429.3ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C12H14N2O2 Melting Point 250ºC (dec.)(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 213.4ºC

 Use of (Rac)-Indoximod


(Rac)-Indoximod (1-Methyl-DL-tryptophan) is an indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibitor. Co-treatment with IFN-γ and (Rac)-Indoximod markedly reduces the activity of human cardiac myofibroblasts (hCMs) expressing α-SMA and induces apoptosis through up-regulating the IRF-1, Fas, and FasL genes[1].

 Names

Name 1-methyltryptophan
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 (Rac)-Indoximod Biological Activity

Description (Rac)-Indoximod (1-Methyl-DL-tryptophan) is an indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibitor. Co-treatment with IFN-γ and (Rac)-Indoximod markedly reduces the activity of human cardiac myofibroblasts (hCMs) expressing α-SMA and induces apoptosis through up-regulating the IRF-1, Fas, and FasL genes[1].
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Target

IDO

In Vitro (Rac)-Indoximod (1-Methyl-DL-tryptophan; 0.5 mM; 3 days) inhibits tryptophan depletion, thereby partially reversing the growth-inhibitory activity of IFN-γ, but eventually induces cell death regardless of tryptophan depletion[1]. Cell Viability Assay[1] Cell Line: Human cardiac myofibroblasts (hCMs) Concentration: 0.5 mM Incubation Time: 3 days Result: Growth retardation by IFN-γ was partially reversed on day 2, but cell viability was further reduced on day 3.
References

[1]. Jun-Won Lee,et al. Co-treatment with interferon-γ and 1-methyl tryptophan ameliorates cardiac fibrosis through cardiac myofibroblasts apoptosis. Mol Cell Biochem. 2019 Aug;458(1-2):197-205.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.28g/cm3
Boiling Point 429.3ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point 250ºC (dec.)(lit.)
Molecular Formula C12H14N2O2
Molecular Weight 218.25200
Flash Point 213.4ºC
Exact Mass 218.10600
PSA 68.25000
LogP 1.83300

 Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2933990090

 Customs

HS Code 2933990090
Summary 2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 Articles17

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 Synonyms

racemic N-methyl tryptophan
methyl tryptophan
1-methyl-D,L-tryptophan
DL-1-Methyltryptophan
1-MT
EINECS 248-157-6
racemic-1-methyl-D-tryptophan
MFCD00005803
2-amino-3-(1-methylindol-3-yl)propanoic acid
L-Tryptophan,1-methyl
2-Amino-3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
1-Methyl-tryptophan