1. GPCR/G Protein Neuronal Signaling Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
  2. Melatonin Receptor Drug Metabolite
  3. Ramelteon metabolite M-II

Ramelteon metabolite M-II is the major metabolite of Ramelteon, with IC50s of 208 pM, 1470 pM for human melatonin receptors (MT1 or MT2). Ramelteon is a selective melatonin agonist.

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Ramelteon metabolite M-II Chemical Structure

Ramelteon metabolite M-II Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 896736-21-3

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Description

Ramelteon metabolite M-II is the major metabolite of Ramelteon, with IC50s of 208 pM, 1470 pM for human melatonin receptors (MT1 or MT2). Ramelteon is a selective melatonin agonist.

In Vitro

The affinity of Ramelteon metabolite M-II (M-II) for MT1 receptors is 10- and 2.5-fold lower than that of ramelteon and melatonin, respectively. Likewise, the affinity of M-II for MT2 receptors is approximately 5- and 1.5-fold lower than that of ramelteon and melatonin, respectively. Ramelteon metabolite M-II exhibits no affinity for quinone reductase 2 at concentrations up to 10 μM. Moreover, the selectivity of Ramelteon metabolite M-II for melatonin receptors relative to 215 targets including other receptors, transporters, ion channels and enzymes is investigated. Ramelteon metabolite M-II shows no significant affinities and activities for the other targets, except for the 5-HT2B receptor, for which the Ki value was 1.75±0.23 μM. The potency of Ramelteon metabolite M-II for MT1 receptors is approximately 17- and 4.3-fold lower than that of ramelteon and melatonin, respectively. Similarly, the potency of Ramelteon metabolite M-II for MT2 receptors is approximately 28- and 1.6-fold lower than that of ramelteon and melatonin, respectively[1].

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In Vivo

Ramelteon metabolite M-II (1 mg/kg) significantly increases NREM sleep (F1,7=96.3, p<0.01) and significantly decreases wakefulness (F1,7=56.7, p<0.01). Moreover, a lower dose of M-II (0.1 mg/kg) yield similar results (NREM, F1,7=121.9, p<0.01; wakefulness, F1,7=87.0, p<0.01), and decreased wakefulness is sustained for 6 h after the administration of either dose. After the administration of 0.01 mg/kg Ramelteon metabolite M-II, only NREM sleep is significantly increased (F1,7=10.5, p< 0.05). No significant differences in REM sleep are observed after the administration of M-II at any of the doses tested in this study[1].

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Molecular Weight

275.34

Formula

C16H21NO3

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Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

CC(O)C(NCC[C@@H]1CCC2=CC=C3OCCC3=C12)=O

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Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
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-20°C 1 month
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DMSO : 100 mg/mL (363.19 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.6319 mL 18.1594 mL 36.3187 mL
5 mM 0.7264 mL 3.6319 mL 7.2637 mL
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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

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    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (50.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

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Cats[1]
Eight adult cats weighing 2.4-5.9 kg are used in each study. The cats are housed individually in rooms maintained at 22-26 °C with a 12-h light-dark cycle (lights on at 7.00 a.m.), fed once daily (9.00 a.m.) and given water ad libitum. The cats are anesthetized, and electrodes are surgically implanted for electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyogram (EMG) and electrooculogram (EOG) monitoring. After a recovery period of at least 7 days, the cats are well accustomed to the test chamber (65×35×45 cm). Ramelteon metabolite M-II is orally administered at 0.1 mL/kg to each cat using gelatin capsules. The effects of M-II on sleep are compared with those of the vehicle using a crossover design. The interval between trials is >6 days. The cats are given Ramelteon metabolite M-II (0.001, 0.01, 0.1 or 1 mg/kg) or vehicle between 9.55 and 10.00 a.m. Immediately after the administration, EEG, EOG and EMG recordings are started sequentially and lasted 8 h. The durations of sleep stages are measured after the administration of vehicle or M-II and are presented as mean percentages of time spent in each stage at each 2-hour period after administration[1].

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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 Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 3.6319 mL 18.1594 mL 36.3187 mL 90.7968 mL
5 mM 0.7264 mL 3.6319 mL 7.2637 mL 18.1594 mL
10 mM 0.3632 mL 1.8159 mL 3.6319 mL 9.0797 mL
15 mM 0.2421 mL 1.2106 mL 2.4212 mL 6.0531 mL
20 mM 0.1816 mL 0.9080 mL 1.8159 mL 4.5398 mL
25 mM 0.1453 mL 0.7264 mL 1.4527 mL 3.6319 mL
30 mM 0.1211 mL 0.6053 mL 1.2106 mL 3.0266 mL
40 mM 0.0908 mL 0.4540 mL 0.9080 mL 2.2699 mL
50 mM 0.0726 mL 0.3632 mL 0.7264 mL 1.8159 mL
60 mM 0.0605 mL 0.3027 mL 0.6053 mL 1.5133 mL
80 mM 0.0454 mL 0.2270 mL 0.4540 mL 1.1350 mL
100 mM 0.0363 mL 0.1816 mL 0.3632 mL 0.9080 mL
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