| Bioactivity | Benztropine mesylate (Benzatropine mesylate) is an orally active centrally acting anticholinergic agent that can be used for Parkinson's disease research. Benztropine mesylate is an anti-histamine agent and a dopamine re-uptake inhibitor. Benztropine mesylate is also a human D2 dopamine receptor allosteric antagonist. Benztropine mesylate also has anti-CSCs (cancer stem cells) effects[1][2]. |
| Invitro | Benztropine mesylate (0.1-10 μM; 72 hours) treatment inhibits the cell growth of MDA-MB-231 cells with an IC50 of ~5 μM. In MDA-MB-231 cells and 4T1-luc2 cells, Benztropine mesylate reduces the size as well as the number of mammospheres significantly in a dose-dependent manne[1].Benztropine mesylate inhibits functions of cancer stem cells (CSCs) via the acetylcholine receptors, dopamine transporters/receptors, and/or histamine receptors[1].Benztropine mesylate induces the differentiation of oligodendrocytes through M1 and M3 muscarinic receptors and enhanced re-myelination[1]. Cell Viability Assay[1] Cell Line: |
| In Vivo | Benztropine mesylate (1.5 mg/kg; daily; for 3 weeks; Balb/c mice) treatment significantly reduces both tumor size and tumor weight in a 4T1 mouse model[1]. Animal Model: |
| Name | Benztropine mesylate |
| CAS | 132-17-2 |
| Formula | C22H29NO4S |
| Molar Mass | 403.54 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Jihong Cui, et al. New use of an old drug: inhibition of breast cancer stem cells by benztropine mesylate. Oncotarget. 2017 Jan 3;8(1):1007-1022. [2]. Santosh S Kulkarni, et al. Comparative structure-activity relationships of benztropine analogues at the dopamine transporter and histamine H(1) receptors. Bioorg Med Chem. 2006 Jun 1;14(11):3625-34. |