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  4. Combretastatin A4

Combretastatin A4  (Synonyms: CRC 87-09)

Cat. No.: HY-N2146 Purity: 99.76%
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Combretastatin A4 is a microtubule-targeting agent that binds β-tubulin with Kd of 0.4 μM.

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Combretastatin A4 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 117048-59-6

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Description

Combretastatin A4 is a microtubule-targeting agent that binds β-tubulin with Kd of 0.4 μM.

IC50 & Target

Kd: 0.4 μM (β-tubulin)
In Vitro

Combretastatin A4 phosphate (≥ 50 μM) significantly increases the percentage of annexin-V-binding cells and significantly decreases forward scatter. Combretastatin A4 phosphate does not appreciably increase hemolysis. Hundred μM Combretastatin A4 phosphate significantly increases Fluo3-fluorescence. The effect of Combretastatin A4 phosphate (100 μM) on annexin-V-binding is significantly blunted, but not abolished, by removal of extracellular Ca2+. Combretastatin A4 phosphate (≥ 50 μM) significantly decreases GSH abundance and ATP levels but does not significantly increase ROS or ceramide[2]. Polymersomes co-encapsulating doxorubicin-combretastatin-A4 phosphate (1:10) shows strong synergistic cytotoxicity against human nasopharyngeal epidermal carcinoma (KB) cells[3]. Pretreatment with Combretastatin A4 phosphate does not influence the amount of VM in 3-D culture as well as the expression of these key molecules[4].

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In Vivo

DBP and MBP at 30 minutes after administration are higher in rats treated with Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate 120 mg/10 mL/kg. The toxicokinetic parameters of Combretastatin A4 phosphate and Combretastatin A4 in rats treated with Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate 120 mg/10 mL/kg are indicated, and the values of Cmax, T1/2, and AUC0-inf for Combretastatin A4 are 156±13 μM, 5.87±1.69 h, and 89.4±10.1 h·μM, respectively[1]. In vivo, W256 tumors show marked intratumoral hypoxia after Combretastatin A4 phosphate treatment, accompanied by increased VM formation. Combretastatin A4 phosphate exhibits only a delay in tumor growth within 2 days but rapid tumor regrowth afterward. VM density is positively related to tumor volume and tumor weight at day 8. Combretastatin A4 phosphate causes hypoxia which induces VM formation in W256 tumors through HIF-1α/EphA2/PI3K/matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) signaling pathway, resulting in the consequent regrowth of the damaged tumor[4].

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Molecular Weight

316.35

Formula

C18H20O5
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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

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OC1=CC(/C=C\C2=CC(OC)=C(OC)C(OC)=C2)=CC=C1OC
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Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (316.11 mM; Need ultrasonic; 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 3.1611 mL 15.8053 mL 31.6106 mL
5 mM 0.6322 mL 3.1611 mL 6.3221 mL
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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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  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 3 mg/mL (9.48 mM); Clear solution

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    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (30.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% Corn Oil

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.76%

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Animal Administration
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Rats: Rats are administered a single intravenous dose of Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate at 120 mg/10 mL/kg by bolus infusion (n=3). Blood is taken via the jugular vein and collected in heparin-coated tubes at 10 minutes and 1, 3, 6, and 24 hours after administration. Plasma is separated by centrifugation immediately after sampling. After centrifugation, an aliquot of plasma is mixed with the equivalent volume of 1% formic acid and stored at −20°C. The thawed plasma samples are purified by solid-phase extraction, and the plasma concentrations of combretastatin A4 phosphate (free base of Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate; Combretastatin A4 phosphate) and combretastatin A4 (the metabolite of Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate; Combretastatin A4 ) are determined by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Toxicokinetic parameters [maximum concentration (Cmax), terminal half-life (T1/2), and area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity (AUC0-inf)] are obtained by non-compartmental analysis using Phoenix WinNonlin 6.3.

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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
DMSO 1 mM 3.1611 mL 15.8053 mL 31.6106 mL 79.0264 mL
5 mM 0.6322 mL 3.1611 mL 6.3221 mL 15.8053 mL
10 mM 0.3161 mL 1.5805 mL 3.1611 mL 7.9026 mL
15 mM 0.2107 mL 1.0537 mL 2.1074 mL 5.2684 mL
20 mM 0.1581 mL 0.7903 mL 1.5805 mL 3.9513 mL
25 mM 0.1264 mL 0.6322 mL 1.2644 mL 3.1611 mL
30 mM 0.1054 mL 0.5268 mL 1.0537 mL 2.6342 mL
40 mM 0.0790 mL 0.3951 mL 0.7903 mL 1.9757 mL
50 mM 0.0632 mL 0.3161 mL 0.6322 mL 1.5805 mL
60 mM 0.0527 mL 0.2634 mL 0.5268 mL 1.3171 mL
80 mM 0.0395 mL 0.1976 mL 0.3951 mL 0.9878 mL
100 mM 0.0316 mL 0.1581 mL 0.3161 mL 0.7903 mL
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