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Diclofenac potassium is a potent and nonselective anti-inflammatory agent, acts as a COX inhibitor, with IC50s of 4 and 1.3 nM for human COX-1 and COX-2 in CHO cells, and 5.1 and 0.84 μM for ovine COX-1 and COX-2, respectively. Diclofenac potassium induces apoptosis of neural stem cells (NSCs) via the activation of the caspase cascade.

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Diclofenac potassium Chemical Structure

Diclofenac potassium Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 15307-81-0

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Description

Diclofenac potassium is a potent and nonselective anti-inflammatory agent, acts as a COX inhibitor, with IC50s of 4 and 1.3 nM for human COX-1 and COX-2 in CHO cells[1], and 5.1 and 0.84 μM for ovine COX-1 and COX-2, respectively[2]. Diclofenac potassium induces apoptosis of neural stem cells (NSCs) via the activation of the caspase cascade[3].

IC50 & Target[1][2]

Human COX-2

1.3 nM (IC50, in CHO cells)

Human COX-1

4 nM (IC50, in CHO cells)

Ovine COX-2

0.84 nM (IC50)

Ovine COX-1

5.1 nM (IC50)

In Vitro

Diclofenac effectively blocks COX-1 mediated prostanoid production from U937 cell microsomes, with an IC50 of 7±3 nM[1].
Diclofenac (1-60 μM; 1 day) induces neural stem cells (NSCs) death in a concentration-dependent manner[3].
Diclofenac (10-60 μM; 6 hours) increases the expression of cleaved (activated) caspase-3[3].

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Cell Viability Assay[3]

Cell Line: Neural stem cells (NSCs)
Concentration: 1, 3, 10, 30, 60 μM
Incubation Time: 1 day
Result: Induction of cell death was concentration-dependent and the effect was not saturated at a concentration of up to 60 μM.

Western Blot Analysis[3]

Cell Line: Neural stem cells (NSCs)
Concentration: 10, 30 or 60 μM
Incubation Time: 6 hours
Result: The activation of caspase-3 was increased in a concentration-dependent manner.
In Vivo

Diclofenac (3 mg/kg, b.i.d., for 5 days) significantly increases faecal 51Cr excretion in rats, and such effect is also observed in squirrel monkeys after administrated of 1 mg/kg twice daily for 4 days[1].
Diclofenac (10 mg/kg; administered via oral route just prior to induction of inflammation) shows in vivo anti-inflammatory activity in Wistar rats[1].

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Animal Model: Male Sprague-Dawley rats (150±200 g)[1]
Dosage: 3 mg/kg
Administration: Oral administration, b.i.d., for 5 days
Result: Resulted in a significant increase in faecal 51Cr excretion.
Animal Model: Wistar rats (150-175 g) bearing Formalin-induced rat foot paw edema model[2]
Dosage: 10 mg/kg
Administration: Administered via oral route just prior to induction of inflammation
Result: Showed in vivo anti-inflammatory activity (% edema inhibition=29.2, 1 h; 22.2, 3 h; 20, 6 h).
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Molecular Weight

334.24

Formula

C14H10Cl2KNO2

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C(O[K])CC1=CC=CC=C1NC2=C(Cl)C=CC=C2Cl

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (299.19 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : 14.29 mg/mL (42.75 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.9919 mL 14.9593 mL 29.9186 mL
5 mM 0.5984 mL 2.9919 mL 5.9837 mL
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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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    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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    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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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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
H2O / DMSO 1 mM 2.9919 mL 14.9593 mL 29.9186 mL 74.7966 mL
5 mM 0.5984 mL 2.9919 mL 5.9837 mL 14.9593 mL
10 mM 0.2992 mL 1.4959 mL 2.9919 mL 7.4797 mL
15 mM 0.1995 mL 0.9973 mL 1.9946 mL 4.9864 mL
20 mM 0.1496 mL 0.7480 mL 1.4959 mL 3.7398 mL
25 mM 0.1197 mL 0.5984 mL 1.1967 mL 2.9919 mL
30 mM 0.0997 mL 0.4986 mL 0.9973 mL 2.4932 mL
40 mM 0.0748 mL 0.3740 mL 0.7480 mL 1.8699 mL
DMSO 50 mM 0.0598 mL 0.2992 mL 0.5984 mL 1.4959 mL
60 mM 0.0499 mL 0.2493 mL 0.4986 mL 1.2466 mL
80 mM 0.0374 mL 0.1870 mL 0.3740 mL 0.9350 mL
100 mM 0.0299 mL 0.1496 mL 0.2992 mL 0.7480 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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