1. Metabolic Enzyme/Protease MAPK/ERK Pathway
  2. Endogenous Metabolite p38 MAPK
  3. 7-Ketocholesterol

7-Ketocholesterol is an oxidation product of cholesterol, widely present in atherosclerotic plaques, and has a stronger atherogenic effect than cholesterol. 7-Ketocholesterol can inhibit the rate-limiting enzymes involved in bile acid and cholesterol synthesis, such as cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase and HMG-CoA reductase. 7-Ketocholesterol exhibits pro-inflammatory effects both in vivo and in vitro and can induce cell apoptosis (apoptosis).

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7-Ketocholesterol Chemical Structure

7-Ketocholesterol Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 566-28-9

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Description

7-Ketocholesterol is an oxidation product of cholesterol, widely present in atherosclerotic plaques, and has a stronger atherogenic effect than cholesterol. 7-Ketocholesterol can inhibit the rate-limiting enzymes involved in bile acid and cholesterol synthesis, such as cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase and HMG-CoA reductase. 7-Ketocholesterol exhibits pro-inflammatory effects both in vivo and in vitro and can induce cell apoptosis (apoptosis)[1].

IC50 & Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
ARPE-19 IC50
32.3 μM
Compound: 4
Cytotoxicity against human ARPE19 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by alamar blue assay
Cytotoxicity against human ARPE19 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by alamar blue assay
[PMID: 21797280]
C6 IC50
20 μM
Compound: 7KC
Growth inhibition of rat C6 cells after 24 hrs by trypan blue-based cell counting method
Growth inhibition of rat C6 cells after 24 hrs by trypan blue-based cell counting method
[PMID: 24211631]
HEK293 EC50
8.7 μM
Compound: 9
Binding affinity to FLAG/tGFP-tagged NPC1 I1061T mutant (unknown origin) expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as localization after 24 hrs by fluorescence microscopy
Binding affinity to FLAG/tGFP-tagged NPC1 I1061T mutant (unknown origin) expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as localization after 24 hrs by fluorescence microscopy
[PMID: 24928400]
HEK293 EC50
9.7 μM
Compound: 6
Binding affinity to human GFP-tagged NPC1L1 L1072T/L1168I mutant expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as localization to endoplasmic reticulum and plasma membrane after 24 hrs by fluorescence microscopic analysis
Binding affinity to human GFP-tagged NPC1L1 L1072T/L1168I mutant expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as localization to endoplasmic reticulum and plasma membrane after 24 hrs by fluorescence microscopic analysis
[PMID: 23830695]
HT-29 IC50
25.7 μM
Compound: 4
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by alamar blue assay
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by alamar blue assay
[PMID: 21797280]
HT-29 IC50
25.7 μM
Compound: 6
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells after 48 hrs by Alamar blue assay
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells after 48 hrs by Alamar blue assay
[PMID: 20931970]
Vero IC50
75 μM
Compound: 1
Cytotoxicity against african green monkey Vero cells by tetrazolium dye reduction assay
Cytotoxicity against african green monkey Vero cells by tetrazolium dye reduction assay
[PMID: 24084159]
In Vitro

7-Ketocholesterol (50 μM, 2.5-2 hours) can enhance leukocyte-endothelial cell adhesion via the p38 MAPK pathway[4].
7-Ketocholesterol (2.5-40 μg/mL, 24 hours) induces apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner by activating caspase-3/7, -8, and -12 in human microvascular endothelial cells[5].

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

Western Blot Analysis[4]

Cell Line: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs)
Concentration: 50 μM
Incubation Time: 0.5-2 h
Result: Stimulated the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK, reaching a peak within 30-120 minutes, with no significant effect on JNK.
Enhanced the adhesion of THP-1 cells to HUVECs and upregulated the expression of E-selectin.
Promoted the expression of E-selectin by activating the transcription factor ATF-2.

Cell Viability Assay[5]

Cell Line: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs)
Concentration: 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 20, 40 μg/mL
Incubation Time: 24 h
Result: The average cell viability of HMVEC cells treated with 7-Ketocholesterol at concentrations of 40, 20, 10, 5, and 2.5 μg/ml for 24 hours was 45.33%, 72.83% (p < 0.001), 82.7% (p < 0.05), 88.47%, and 88.5% (p > 0.05), respectively, while the untreated control was 88.83%.
In Vivo

7-Ketocholesterol (5-20 mg/mL, administered via biodegradable wafers implanted into the anterior chamber of rats' eyes, single dose) exhibited pro-angiogenic and pro-inflammatory effects in Brown Norway rats[1].

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

Animal Model: Brown Norway rats (150-200 g)[3]
Dosage: 5, 10, 15, 20 mg/mL
Administration: Implanting biodegradable wafers containing 7-Ketocholesterol into the anterior chamber of rats' eyes, single dose
Result: Significantly increased angiogenesis, with a large infiltration of macrophages detected by immunohistochemistry.
Promoted the growth of new blood vessels originating from the limbus and extending through the cornea, peaking between days 7 and 10 after implantation.
Led to a marked increase in vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), IL-1b, and GRO/KC in the aqueous humor.
Molecular Weight

400.64

Formula

C27H44O2

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C[C@]1(CC2)[C@](CC[C@]1([H])[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)([H])[C@@](C(C=C3C[C@H]4O)=O)([H])[C@@]2([H])[C@]3(CC4)C

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*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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DMSO : 6.25 mg/mL (15.60 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.4960 mL 12.4800 mL 24.9601 mL
5 mM 0.4992 mL 2.4960 mL 4.9920 mL
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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.87%

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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.4960 mL 12.4800 mL 24.9601 mL 62.4002 mL
5 mM 0.4992 mL 2.4960 mL 4.9920 mL 12.4800 mL
10 mM 0.2496 mL 1.2480 mL 2.4960 mL 6.2400 mL
15 mM 0.1664 mL 0.8320 mL 1.6640 mL 4.1600 mL
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