M0253

L-Mimosine from Koa hoale seeds

≥98%

• Synonym(s): (S)-α-Amino-β-[1-(3-hydroxy-4-oxopyridine)]propionic acid, Leucenol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₀N₂O₄
• CAS Number: 500-44-7
• Molecular Weight: 198.18
• EC Number: 207-905-1
• MDL number: MFCD00075909
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• PubChem Substance ID: 24896541
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Assay: ≥98%
• SMILES string: N[C@@H](CN1C=CC(=O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C8H10N2O4/c9-5(8(13)14)3-10-2-1-6(11)7(12)4-10/h1-2,4-5,12H,3,9H2,(H,13,14)/t5-/m0/s1
• InChI key: WZNJWVWKTVETCG-YFKPBYRVSA-N

Description

General description

L-mimosine [β-N (3-hydroxy-4-pyridone)-α-amino propionic acid] is a non-protein amino acid and is a vital component of tropical legumes, such as Leucaena glauca and other legumes belonging to Mimosa spp. Structurally L-mimosine resembles dihydroxyphenylalanine except 3,4-dihydroxy-phenyl ring replaced by 3-hydroxy-4-pyridone ring.

Application

L-Mimosine from Koa hoale seeds has been used to study its anti-inflammatory effect in chronic inflammatory response (potassium permanganate - induced chronic granuloma).

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Mimosine is a plant amino acid and potential inhibitor of the cell cycle giving rise to growth arrest in G1-phase. It is an iron chelator that inhibits DNA replication in mammalian cells. L-Mimosine has been shown to promote apoptosis in xenotransplanted human pancreatic cancer. L-Mimosine stabilizes hypoxia inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) and stimulates the expression of B-cell translocation gene 2 (Btg2) and N-myc downstream regulated gene 1 (Ndrg1) at the transcriptional level, which reduce cell proliferation of prostate carcinoma cells in vitro. L-Mimosine stabilizes HIF-1 through the inhibition of prolyl hydroxylases (PHDs) which target HIF-1 through degradation. The mechanism of inhibition is likely through the chelation of Fe²⁺ bound to the active site of PHD which is required for enzymatic activity. Mimosine inhibits cell cycle progression via iron chelation in MDA-MB-453 human breast cancer cells. Mimosine, hinder folate metabolism in cell-specific manner.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302 + H312 + H332
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves