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Clofarabine, a nucleoside analogue for research of cancer, is a potent inhibitor of ribonucleotide reductase (IC50=65 nM) by binding to the allosteric site on the regulatory subunit.

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Clofarabine Chemical Structure

Clofarabine Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 123318-82-1

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Description

Clofarabine, a nucleoside analogue for research of cancer, is a potent inhibitor of ribonucleotide reductase (IC50=65 nM) by binding to the allosteric site on the regulatory subunit[1].

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
A549 GI50
0.086 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human A549 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytostatic activity against human A549 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 21711054]
A549 IC50
8 μM
Compound: 1, clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human A549 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytostatic activity against human A549 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23820572]
BT-549 GI50
0.065 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human BT549 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytostatic activity against human BT549 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 21711054]
BT-549 GI50
0.065 μM
Compound: clofarabine
Cytotoxicity against human BT549 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytotoxicity against human BT549 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 19929004]
CCRF-CEM IC50
0.044 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytotoxicity against human CCRF-CEM cells assessed as decrease in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human CCRF-CEM cells assessed as decrease in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30176535]
DU-145 GI50
0.125 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human DU145 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytostatic activity against human DU145 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 21711054]
Granta IC50
0.017 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytotoxicity against human Granta cells assessed as decrease in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human Granta cells assessed as decrease in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30176535]
HCT-116 GI50
0.106 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human HCT116 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytostatic activity against human HCT116 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 21711054]
HCT-15 GI50
0.18 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human HCT15 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytostatic activity against human HCT15 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 21711054]
HCT-15 GI50
0.18 μM
Compound: clofarabine
Cytotoxicity against human HCT15 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytotoxicity against human HCT15 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 19929004]
HeLa IC50
50 μM
Compound: 1, clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human HeLa cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytostatic activity against human HeLa cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23820572]
HL-60 IC50
0.04 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells assessed as decrease in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells assessed as decrease in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30176535]
HL-60 IC50
0.1 μM
Compound: 1, clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human HL60 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytostatic activity against human HL60 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23820572]
MCF7 IC50
50 μM
Compound: 1, clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human MCF7 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytostatic activity against human MCF7 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23820572]
MT4 GI50
0.051 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human MT4 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytostatic activity against human MT4 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 21711054]
NCI-H23 GI50
0.04 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human NCI-H23 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytostatic activity against human NCI-H23 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 21711054]
NCI-H23 GI50
0.04 μM
Compound: clofarabine
Cytotoxicity against human NCI-H23 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytotoxicity against human NCI-H23 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 19929004]
PC-3 GI50
0.063 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytostatic activity against human PC3 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytostatic activity against human PC3 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 21711054]
PC-3 GI50
0.063 μM
Compound: clofarabine
Cytotoxicity against human PC3 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
Cytotoxicity against human PC3 cells after 5 days by SRB assay
[PMID: 19929004]
RL IC50
0.38 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Cytotoxicity against human RL cells assessed as decrease in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human RL cells assessed as decrease in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30176535]
U373-MAGI CC50
243 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Increase of 5-Aza-C-mediated cytotoxicity against human U373-MAGI cells at 50 nM preincubated for 2 hrs followed by 5-Aza-C addition for 2 hrs measured after 72 hrs by Celltiter-Glo luminescent cell viability assay (Rvb = 387 uM)
Increase of 5-Aza-C-mediated cytotoxicity against human U373-MAGI cells at 50 nM preincubated for 2 hrs followed by 5-Aza-C addition for 2 hrs measured after 72 hrs by Celltiter-Glo luminescent cell viability assay (Rvb = 387 uM)
[PMID: 27117260]
U373-MAGI EC50
30.4 μM
Compound: Clofarabine
Potentiation of 5-Aza-C-induced antiviral activity against VSV-G pseudotyped HIV-1 NL4-3 infected in human U373-MAGI cells assessed as 5-Aza-C EC50 at 50 nM preincubated for 2 hrs followed by 5-Aza-C addition for 2 hrs and subsequent viral infection measu
Potentiation of 5-Aza-C-induced antiviral activity against VSV-G pseudotyped HIV-1 NL4-3 infected in human U373-MAGI cells assessed as 5-Aza-C EC50 at 50 nM preincubated for 2 hrs followed by 5-Aza-C addition for 2 hrs and subsequent viral infection measu
[PMID: 27117260]
In Vitro

Clofarabine potently inhibits DNA synthesis. Clofarabine demonstrates strong in vitro growth inhibition and cytotoxic activity (IC50 values=0.028-0.29 μM) in a wide variety of leukaemia and solid tumour cell lines[1].
? Clofarabine (0.01-0.1 μM) inhibits proliferation of NB4 cells, which may be related with the down-regulation of Bcl-2 and induction of apoptosis[2].

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

Cell Viability Assay[2]

Cell Line: NB4 cells
Concentration: 0.01-0.1 µM
Incubation Time: 48 hours
Result: Inhibited proliferation of NB4 cells in a concentration-depended manner.

Apoptosis Analysis[2]

Cell Line: NB4 cells
Concentration: 0.01-0.1 µM
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Apoptosis rate increased obviously.

Western Blot Analysis[2]

Cell Line: NB4 cells
Concentration: 0.01-0.1 µM
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Bcl-2 expression decreased obviously.
In Vivo

Clofarabine (330 mg/kg, after a 7-day treatment) causes the death of mice. Higher mortality rates were observed in daytime treatment groups, while more animals survived in night treatment groups. Significant differences of LD50 are found at various time points especially at 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight[3].

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

Animal Model: Kunming mice (18-22 g, with equal numbers of male and female mice)[3]
Dosage: 600, 480, 384, 307, 246 mg/kg
Administration: Injected intraperitoneally at 8:00 am, 12:00 noon, 8:00 pm and 12:00 midnight; 7 days continuous administration
Result: LD50s of 8:00 am, 12:00 noon, 8:00 pm, 12:00 midnight were 333.59, 319.73, 362.58 and 366.92 mg/kg, respectively.
Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight

303.68

Formula

C10H11ClFN5O3

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O[C@H]1[C@H](F)[C@H](N(C=N2)C3=C2C(N)=NC(Cl)=N3)O[C@@H]1CO

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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 1 year
-20°C 6 months
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL (164.65 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.2929 mL 16.4647 mL 32.9294 mL
5 mM 0.6586 mL 3.2929 mL 6.5859 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, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

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  • Protocol 1

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

    Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (6.85 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.8 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% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (6.85 mM); Clear solution

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    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.8 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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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.88%

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, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 3.2929 mL 16.4647 mL 32.9294 mL 82.3235 mL
5 mM 0.6586 mL 3.2929 mL 6.5859 mL 16.4647 mL
10 mM 0.3293 mL 1.6465 mL 3.2929 mL 8.2324 mL
15 mM 0.2195 mL 1.0976 mL 2.1953 mL 5.4882 mL
20 mM 0.1646 mL 0.8232 mL 1.6465 mL 4.1162 mL
25 mM 0.1317 mL 0.6586 mL 1.3172 mL 3.2929 mL
30 mM 0.1098 mL 0.5488 mL 1.0976 mL 2.7441 mL
40 mM 0.0823 mL 0.4116 mL 0.8232 mL 2.0581 mL
50 mM 0.0659 mL 0.3293 mL 0.6586 mL 1.6465 mL
60 mM 0.0549 mL 0.2744 mL 0.5488 mL 1.3721 mL
80 mM 0.0412 mL 0.2058 mL 0.4116 mL 1.0290 mL
100 mM 0.0329 mL 0.1646 mL 0.3293 mL 0.8232 mL
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