Valproic acid magnesium  (Synonyms: 丙戊酸镁; Magnesium valproate; VPA magnesium; 2-Propylpentanoic acid magnesium)

Valproic acid magnesium is an orally active HDAC inhibitor, with IC₅₀ in the range of 0.5 and 2 mM. Valproic acid magnesium inhibits HDAC1 (IC₅₀, 400 μM), and induces proteasomal degradation of HDAC2. Valproic acid magnesium activates Notch1 signaling and inhibits proliferation in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) cells. Valproic acid magnesium is used in the epilepsy, bipolar disorder, metabolic disease, HIV infection and prevention of migraine headaches^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}.

IC₅₀: 400 μM (HDAC1), 0.5-2 mM (HDAC)^[5] HDAC2^[6]

155.36

C₈H₁₅O₂.1/2Mg

62959-43-7

丙戊酸镁

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  [2]. Valproic acid, et al. Histone deacetylase is a direct target of valproic acid, a potent anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer, and teratogen. J Biol Chem. 2001 Sep 28;276(39):36734-41.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Zhang ZH, et al. Valproic acid inhibits tumor angiogenesis in mice transplanted with Kasumi 1 leukemia cells. Mol Med Rep. 2013 Nov 28.  [Content Brief]

  [4]. Cohen OS, et al. Acute prenatal exposure to a moderate dose of valproic acid increases social behavior and alters gene expression in rats. Int J Dev Neurosci. 2013 Dec;31(8):740-50.  [Content Brief]

  [5]. Avery LB, et al. Valproic Acid Is a Novel Activator of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase and Decreases Liver Mass, Hepatic Fat Accumulation, and Serum Glucose in Obese Mice. Mol Pharmacol. 2014 Jan;85(1):1-10.  [Content Brief]

  [6]. Platta CS, et al. Valproic acid induces Notch1 signaling in small cell lung cancer cells. J Surg Res. 2008 Jul;148(1):31-7.  [Content Brief]

  [7]. Routy JP, et al. Valproic acid in association with highly active antiretroviral therapy for reducing systemic HIV-1 reservoirs: results from a multicentre randomized clinical study. HIV Med. 2012 May;13(5):291-6.  [Content Brief]