| Bioactivity | Nicodicosapent is a fatty acid niacin conjugate that is also an inhibitor of the sterol regulatory element binding protein (SREBP), a key regulator of cholesterol metabolism proteins such as PCSK9, HMG-CoA reductase, ATP citrate lyase, and NPC1L1. |
| Invitro | Nicodicosapent decreases the production of mature SREBP-2 protein in HepG2 cells, but does not interact with the GPR109A receptor. Nicodicosapent shows a synergistic inhibition on secreted PCSK9 and has an IC50 value of 17 μM. Nicodicosapent significantly inhibits ApoB secretion in a dose-dependent manner with IC50 of 27 μM. Nicodicosapent results in a time-dependent hydrolysis in HepG2 cells[1]. |
| In Vivo | Nicodicosapent (100 mg/kg po) produces high plasma levels of nicotinuric acid in the plasma. ApoE*3-Leiden mice treated with Nicodicosapent show a significant reduction in PCSK9 levels, LDL particles including VLDL and LDL cholesterol, as well as plasma triglycerides[1]. |
| Name | Nicodicosapent |
| CAS | 1269181-69-2 |
| Formula | C28H39N3O2 |
| Molar Mass | 449.63 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Vu CB, et al. Synthesis and Characterization of Fatty Acid Conjugates of Niacin and Salicylic Acid. J Med Chem. 2016 Feb 11;59(3):1217-31. |