Propoxur-d₃ 

Propoxur-d₃ is the deuterated form of Propoxur (HY-B0916). Propoxur is a reversible, competitive, orally active AChE inhibitor that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Propoxur inhibits AChE activity to induce neurotoxicity, while promoting MMP-2 expression and enhancing tumor cell migration and invasion by inducing intracellular ROS generation and activating the ERK/Nrf2 signaling pathway. On the one hand, Propoxur inhibits AChE, leading to acetylcholine accumulation and causing neurological dysfunction; on the other hand, it promotes Nrf2 nuclear translocation through ROS-dependent ERK1/2 phosphorylation, and upregulates MMP-2 and other invasion-related proteins. Propoxur is also a carbamate insecticide used to combat turf, forestry, and household pests^[1][2][3][4].

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

212.26

C₁₁H₁₂D₃NO₃

1219798-56-7

114-26-1

O=C(NC([2H])([2H])[2H])OC1=C(OC(C)C)C=CC=C1

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.

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  [2]. Shi Y, et al. Propoxur enhances MMP-2 expression and the corresponding invasion of human breast cancer cells via the ERK/Nrf2 signaling pathway. Oncotarget. 2017 Jul 7;8(50):87107-87123.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Maran E, et al. Effects of aldicarb and propoxur on cytotoxicity and lipid peroxidation in CHO-K1 cells. Food Chem Toxicol. 2010 Jun;48(6):1592-6.  [Content Brief]

  [4]. Mohamadin A M, et al. Protective effects of Nigella sativa oil on propoxur-induced toxicity and oxidative stress in rat brain regions[J]. Pesticide biochemistry and physiology, 2010, 98(1): 128-134.