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Dioscin  (Synonyms: Collettiside III; CCRIS 4123)

Cat. No.: HY-N0124 Purity: 99.95%
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Dioscin (CCRIS 4123; Collettiside III) is a natural plant-derived steroidal saponin that has good anti-cancer activity against a variety of cancer cells. Dioscin causes DNA damage and induces apoptosis in HeLa and SiHa cells. Dioscin regulates ROS-mediated DNA damage and mitochondrial signaling pathways, exerting anticancer activity.

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Dioscin Chemical Structure

Dioscin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 19057-60-4

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    Dioscin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int Immunopharmacol. 2023 Feb 19;117:109839.  [Abstract]

    Dioscin-Medium group (5 mg/kg; p.o.; every-two days for 12 weeks) profoundly inhibits the phosphorylation of NF-ĸB in mice (Fig H and I). Dioscin-Low (Dio-L, 2.5 mg/kg), Dioscin-Medium (Dio-M, 5 mg/kg) and Dioscin-High (Dio-H, 10 mg/Kg).

    Dioscin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Mol Med Rep. 2017 Oct;16(4):4922-4926.  [Abstract]

    Dioscin concentrations of 0.5, 1, 5, 10 and 25 µg/mL promotes the expression of ALP and inhibits the expression of LC3B in MC3T3-E1 cells, in a concentration-dependent manner.
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    Description

    Dioscin (CCRIS 4123; Collettiside III) is a natural plant-derived steroidal saponin that has good anti-cancer activity against a variety of cancer cells. Dioscin causes DNA damage and induces apoptosis in HeLa and SiHa cells. Dioscin regulates ROS-mediated DNA damage and mitochondrial signaling pathways, exerting anticancer activity[1][2][3][4][5][6].

    In Vitro

    Dioscin (1.25-5 μg/mL; 6-24 h) increases intracellular calcium levels and induces apoptosis in HeLa and SiHa cells[4].
    Dioscin (1.25-5 μg/mL; 6-24 h) Dioscin up-regulates the protein levels of Bak, Bax, Bid, p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and down-regulates the proteins of Bcl-2 and Bcl-xl level[4].

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

    In Vivo

    Dioscin (75-300 mg/kg, 10 mL/kg; oral gavage; 90 days) has no subchronic toxicity in female rats and mild subchronic toxicity in male rats. Dioscin caused mild gastrointestinal dilatation in male rats and demonstrated hemolytic anemia on hematological evaluation[5].
    Dioscin can reduce liver ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats by inhibiting oxidative-nitrative stress, inflammation and apoptosis[6].

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

    Molecular Weight

    869.04

    Formula

    C45H72O16

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    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    White to off-white

    SMILES

    O[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](C)O[C@@]([H])(O[C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@H](O[C@]3([H])O[C@@H](C)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]3O)[C@@](O[C@@H]4CC5=CC[C@]([C@]([H])(C[C@@]6([H])[C@]7([H])[C@H](C)[C@]8(OC[C@H](C)CC8)O6)[C@]7(C)CC9)([H])[C@@]9([H])[C@@]5(C)CC4)([H])O[C@@H]2CO)[C@@H]1O

    Structure Classification
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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 : ≥ 100 mg/mL (115.07 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    *"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 1.1507 mL 5.7535 mL 11.5070 mL
    5 mM 0.2301 mL 1.1507 mL 2.3014 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:

    Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

    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:
    To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
    The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

    • Protocol 1

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

      Solubility: ≥ 2.25 mg/mL (2.59 mM); Clear solution

      This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.25 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

      Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (22.5 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.
    • Protocol 2

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

      Solubility: ≥ 2.25 mg/mL (2.59 mM); Clear solution

      This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.25 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

      Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (22.5 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.
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    The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only. If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).
    Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
     If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
    Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 99.95%

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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 1.1507 mL 5.7535 mL 11.5070 mL 28.7674 mL
    5 mM 0.2301 mL 1.1507 mL 2.3014 mL 5.7535 mL
    10 mM 0.1151 mL 0.5753 mL 1.1507 mL 2.8767 mL
    15 mM 0.0767 mL 0.3836 mL 0.7671 mL 1.9178 mL
    20 mM 0.0575 mL 0.2877 mL 0.5753 mL 1.4384 mL
    25 mM 0.0460 mL 0.2301 mL 0.4603 mL 1.1507 mL
    30 mM 0.0384 mL 0.1918 mL 0.3836 mL 0.9589 mL
    40 mM 0.0288 mL 0.1438 mL 0.2877 mL 0.7192 mL
    50 mM 0.0230 mL 0.1151 mL 0.2301 mL 0.5753 mL
    60 mM 0.0192 mL 0.0959 mL 0.1918 mL 0.4795 mL
    80 mM 0.0144 mL 0.0719 mL 0.1438 mL 0.3596 mL
    100 mM 0.0115 mL 0.0575 mL 0.1151 mL 0.2877 mL
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