JQ1 Userguide Updated Sept 2011
JQ1 Userguide Updated Sept 2011
JQ1 Userguide Updated Sept 2011
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II. Storage: 1. The compound is more stable for long-term storage as a solid, which should be kept at 4 C minimum although lower temperature storage is highly recommended. 2. The compound can also be converted to 10 mM DMSO stock solution, and kept at -20 C. However, it has been observed that multiple freeze-thaws can cause the decomposition of the compound. III. In vitro study condition: 1. For biological assay: Recommended concentration range from 0.5 nM to 50 M 2. For cell assay: Recommended working concentration with cell assay is 250 nM. IV. In vivo study condition:
Formulation: 10%HP--CD solution was used as a vehicle which improves the solubility of the compound. The Hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin is available at sigma-aldrich (catalog # is C0926-5G at sigmaaldrich.com). The 10% cyclodextrin is prepared in sterile water, which was filtered with 0.22 micron filter. 1. Detailed procedure for dosing the animal: a. We make a concentrated stock of JQ1 in DMSO at a concentration of 50 mg/mL. This is frozen in aliquots sufficient for a single day's dosing (in our case for 20 adult mice). b. Each day, a single vial is thawed at 37 C.
c. 9 parts of 10% cyclodextran is added dropwise while gently vortexing. d. The result is indeed a fine milky solution, but there should not be any visible particles. e. We dose 10 uL/gm of body weight to achieve a final dose of 50 mg/kg. f. We observed that the JQ1 remains active in frozen aliquots. However, repeated cycles of freeze-thaws was not tested and not recommended. g. The animal can also be dosed 100 mg/kg/day or two doses with either 30 or 50 mg/kg. We sincerely hope this information is useful for your study with JQ1. More detailed experimental information can be found in the supporting information of our recent manuscript, (Nature, 2010, 468, 1067-1073). Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Sincerely