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Alpha-Estradiol  (Synonyms: Alfatradiol; Epiestradiol; Epiestrol)

Cat. No.: HY-B0141A Purity: 99.88%
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Alpha-Estradiol is a weak estrogen and a 5α-reductase inhibitor which is used as a topical medication in the treatment of androgenic alopecia.

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Alpha-Estradiol Chemical Structure

Alpha-Estradiol Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 57-91-0

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Description

Alpha-Estradiol is a weak estrogen and a 5α-reductase inhibitor which is used as a topical medication in the treatment of androgenic alopecia.

IC50 & Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

In Vitro

Alpha-Estradiol (17 alpha-Estradiol) is a 5α-reductase inhibitor, and inhibits testosterone metabolism catalyzed by 5 alpha-reductase[1]. Alpha-Estradiol (17 Alpha-estradiol, 10 μM) attenuates LPS-induced inflammatory markers in both C57BL/6J male and female mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) cells, primary pre-adipocytes and differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes in an ERα-dependent manner, and such effects are through decreased NFκB-p65 and increased ERα protein expression[2].

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In Vivo

Alpha-Estradiol (17-alpha-estradiol, 0.01, 0.1, 1 μg) significantly reduces the percentage of central avascular/total retina area of the mouse pups. Alpha-Estradiol (1 μg) markedly decreasesmalondialdehyde (MDA) levels on postnatal days (PND) 9, 13, and 17 in retinas of hyperoxia-exposed pups. Alpha-Estradiol (1 μg) also decreases the number of NADPH-oxidase-positive cells, NADPH oxidase concentration and activity in retinas of the pups. In the 1.0-μg Alpha-Estradiol-treated pups, VEGF retinal concentrations are high on PND 9 but lower on PND 14 and 17. The best effect in retinas of 1.0-μg Alpha-Estradiol-treated pups is partly reversed by ICI182780 on PND 14 and 17[3].

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

Molecular Weight

272.39

Formula

C18H24O2

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C[C@@]12[C@H](O)CC[C@@]1([H])[C@]3([H])CCC4=C(C=CC(O)=C4)[C@@]3([H])CC2

Structure Classification
Initial Source
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 62.5 mg/mL (229.45 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)

Ethanol : 11.11 mg/mL (40.79 mM; Need ultrasonic)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.6712 mL 18.3562 mL 36.7123 mL
5 mM 0.7342 mL 3.6712 mL 7.3425 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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In Vivo:

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For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
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  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (9.18 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% Corn Oil

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (9.18 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.88%

References
Cell Assay
[2]

Mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) cells are treated for the indicated time with Alpha-Estradiol (17 α-E2) or 17 β-E2 at 10 μM concentration. Inflammation is induced by LPS at a concentration of 10 ng/mL either alone or in combination with the respective estrogen[2].

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

Animal Administration
[3]

Newborn mice are randomLy assigned to six groups according to the kind of treatment: room air with vehicle injection (control, group 1), hyperoxia with vehicle injection (control, group 2), hyperoxia with 0.01 μg Alpha-Estradiol injection (group 3), hyperoxia with 0.1 μg Alpha-Estradiol injection (group 4), hyperoxia with 1.0 μg Alpha-Estradiol injection (group 5), and hyperoxia with 1.0 μg Alpha-Estradiol and 10.0 μg ICI182780 injection (antagonist of estrogen receptor α and β) (group 6). The pups receive daily subcutaneous injections of either Alpha-Estradiol in vehicle [dissolved in ethanol and diluted in 0.05 mL/mouse of phosphate-buffered saline (PBS)] or vehicle alone from postnatal days (PND) 7-16. On PND 7, the pups in the hyperoxia and Alpha-Estradiol-treatment groups are exposed to hyperoxia (75 ± 2 % O2) for 5 days (PND 7-12) and then returned to normoxia (room air) for 5 days, along with the nursing mothers, whereas pups in the normoxia group are kept in normoxia from PND 7-17. The pups are humanely euthanized on PND 9, 13 (14), and 17[3].

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

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
Ethanol / DMSO 1 mM 3.6712 mL 18.3562 mL 36.7123 mL 91.7808 mL
5 mM 0.7342 mL 3.6712 mL 7.3425 mL 18.3562 mL
10 mM 0.3671 mL 1.8356 mL 3.6712 mL 9.1781 mL
15 mM 0.2447 mL 1.2237 mL 2.4475 mL 6.1187 mL
20 mM 0.1836 mL 0.9178 mL 1.8356 mL 4.5890 mL
25 mM 0.1468 mL 0.7342 mL 1.4685 mL 3.6712 mL
30 mM 0.1224 mL 0.6119 mL 1.2237 mL 3.0594 mL
40 mM 0.0918 mL 0.4589 mL 0.9178 mL 2.2945 mL
DMSO 50 mM 0.0734 mL 0.3671 mL 0.7342 mL 1.8356 mL
60 mM 0.0612 mL 0.3059 mL 0.6119 mL 1.5297 mL
80 mM 0.0459 mL 0.2295 mL 0.4589 mL 1.1473 mL
100 mM 0.0367 mL 0.1836 mL 0.3671 mL 0.9178 mL
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