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Naproxen  (Synonyms: (S)-Naproxen)

Cat. No.: HY-15030 Purity: 99.98%
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Naproxen is a COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor with IC50s of 8.72 and 5.15 μM, respectively in cell assay.

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Naproxen Chemical Structure

Naproxen Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 22204-53-1

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Description

Naproxen is a COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor with IC50s of 8.72 and 5.15 μM, respectively in cell assay.

IC50 & Target[1]

COX-2

5.65 μM (IC50)

COX-1

9.55 μM (IC50)

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
A549 CC50
1.4 mM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30028133]
BGC-823 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against human BGC-823 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured upto 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human BGC-823 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured upto 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 33799070]
BXPC-3 IC50
2450 μM
Compound: 1, NAP
Cytotoxicity against human BxPC3 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human BxPC3 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 24273639]
Caco-2 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against human Caco2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured upto 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human Caco2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured upto 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 33799070]
COS-7 IC50
> 1000 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against African green monkey COS7 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against African green monkey COS7 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 32527536]
DU-145 IC50
> 100 μM
Compound: 3; Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human DU-145 cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human DU-145 cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 36257283]
Erythrocyte EC50
756 μM
Compound: NPX
Antiinflammatory activity against Wistar rat erythrocytes assessed as inhibition of heat-induced hemolysis after 15 mins by membrane stabilizing activity assay
Antiinflammatory activity against Wistar rat erythrocytes assessed as inhibition of heat-induced hemolysis after 15 mins by membrane stabilizing activity assay
[PMID: 25863493]
HCT-15 IC50
> 1000 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Anticancer activity against human HCT15 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human HCT15 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 32527536]
HT-29 IC50
> 100 μM
Compound: 3; Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 36257283]
HT-29 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
HT-29 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
HT-29 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
HT-29 IC50
2600 μM
Compound: 1, NAP
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 24273639]
Jurkat IC50
2550 μM
Compound: 1, NAP
Cytotoxicity against human Jurkat cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human Jurkat cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 24273639]
K562 IC50
181 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Anticancer activity against human K562 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human K562 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 32527536]
MCF7 IC50
> 100 μM
Compound: 3; Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 36257283]
MCF7 IC50
> 1000 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Anticancer activity against human MCF7 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human MCF7 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 32527536]
MCF7 IC50
> 400 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 33743356]
MCF7 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured upto 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured upto 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 33799070]
MCF7 IC50
2385 μM
Compound: 1, NAP
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 24273639]
MDA-MB-231 IC50
> 400 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 33743356]
MDA-MB-231 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
MDA-MB-231 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
MDA-MB-231 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
MDCK CC50
1 mM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against MDCK cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by trypan blue staining based method
Cytotoxicity against MDCK cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by trypan blue staining based method
[PMID: 30028133]
MDCK CC50
1.4 mM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against MDCK cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 to 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against MDCK cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 to 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30028133]
PANC-1 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human PANC1 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human PANC1 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
PANC-1 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human PANC1 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human PANC1 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
PANC-1 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human PANC1 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human PANC1 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
PC-3 IC50
> 1000 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Anticancer activity against human PC3 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human PC3 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 32527536]
PC-3 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Cytotoxicity against human PC-3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured upto 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human PC-3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured upto 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 33799070]
SK-LU-1 IC50
> 1000 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Anticancer activity against human SKLU1 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human SKLU1 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 32527536]
U-251 IC50
> 1000 μM
Compound: Naproxen
Anticancer activity against human U251 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human U251 cells assessed as cell growth inhibition measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 32527536]
UACC-903 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human UACC-903 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human UACC-903 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
UACC-903 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human UACC-903 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human UACC-903 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
UACC-903 IC50
> 50 μM
Compound: Nap
Antiproliferative activity against human UACC-903 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human UACC-903 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 26750401]
In Vitro

Naproxen etemesil is a lipophilic, non-acidic, inactive prodrug of naproxen that is hydrolysed to pharmacologically active Naproxen once absorbed. Naproxen is a well known nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Naproxen is approximately equipotent inhibitor of COX-1 and COX-2 in intact cells with IC50s of 2.2 μg/mL and 1.3 μg/mL, respectively[1].

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

In Vivo

Naproxen exerts an anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effect in mouse model of bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis. Naproxen also downregulates TGF-β levels and Smad3/4 complex formation[2]. Naproxen is shown to inhibit the time-courses of pain, fever and PGE2 with similar potencies (IC50=27, 40, 13 μM)[3].

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

Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight

230.26

Formula

C14H14O3

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C[C@H](C(O)=O)C1=CC2=CC=C(OC)C=C2C=C1

Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

Store at room temperature 3 years

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

DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (434.29 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : 75 mg/mL (325.72 mM; Need ultrasonic and warming)

*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.3429 mL 21.7146 mL 43.4292 mL
5 mM 0.8686 mL 4.3429 mL 8.6858 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.

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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In Vivo:

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  • Protocol 1

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

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.86 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 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: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.86 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.

For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
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:  PBS

    Solubility: 2 mg/mL (8.69 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.98%

References
Cell Assay
[1]

BAEC are incubated for 30 min with Naproxen (0.1 ng/mL to 1 mg/mL). Arachidonic acid (30 μM) is then added, and the cells are incubated for a further 15 min at 37°C. The medium is then removed, and radioimmunoassay is used to measure the formation of 6-keto-PGF,a, PGE2, thromboxane B2, or PGF2a[1].

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

Animal Administration
[2][3]

Rats[3]

To measure the analgesic effects of naproxen in a carrageenaninduced model of monoarthritis, Male Sprague–Dawley rats (n=48, 217±28 g) are randomly divided into four groups of 12 by an internally developed computer program, allowing the blind performance of the behavioral experiment. To induce hyperalgesia by inflammation, animals in groups 1B, 1C, and 1D receive a 40-μL intra-articular injection of a saline solution containing 7.5 mg/mL carrageenan in the left hind limb under isoflurane anesthesia (time=−1 h). Animals in group 1A receive no injection. After 1 h (time=0) the animals in groups 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D receive oral doses of naproxen in saline of 0, 0, 7.5 and 30 μmol/kg, respectively. The doses and time points of measurements are selected on the basis of simulations predicting measuring a full concentration-effect relationship within the time-span of the experiment[3].

Mice[2]

Bleomycin (0.05 IU) is instilled intratracheally to C57BL/6 mice, which are then treated by micro-osmotic pump with vehicle, JNJ7777120 (40 mg/kg b.wt.), naproxen (21 mg/kg b.wt.), or a combination of both. Airway resistance to inflation, an index of lung stiffness, is assessed, and lung specimens are processed for inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrosis markers[2].

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

References

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
H2O / DMSO 1 mM 4.3429 mL 21.7146 mL 43.4292 mL 108.5729 mL
5 mM 0.8686 mL 4.3429 mL 8.6858 mL 21.7146 mL
10 mM 0.4343 mL 2.1715 mL 4.3429 mL 10.8573 mL
15 mM 0.2895 mL 1.4476 mL 2.8953 mL 7.2382 mL
20 mM 0.2171 mL 1.0857 mL 2.1715 mL 5.4286 mL
25 mM 0.1737 mL 0.8686 mL 1.7372 mL 4.3429 mL
30 mM 0.1448 mL 0.7238 mL 1.4476 mL 3.6191 mL
40 mM 0.1086 mL 0.5429 mL 1.0857 mL 2.7143 mL
50 mM 0.0869 mL 0.4343 mL 0.8686 mL 2.1715 mL
60 mM 0.0724 mL 0.3619 mL 0.7238 mL 1.8095 mL
80 mM 0.0543 mL 0.2714 mL 0.5429 mL 1.3572 mL
100 mM 0.0434 mL 0.2171 mL 0.4343 mL 1.0857 mL

* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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