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  3. Gambogenic acid

Gambogenic acid is an active ingredient that can be isolated from gamboge. Gambogenic acid acts as an effective inhibitor of EZH2, specifically and covalently binds to Cys668 within the EZH2-SET domain, and induces EZH2 ubiquitination. Gambogenic acid can be used for the research of cancer.

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Gambogenic acid Chemical Structure

Gambogenic acid Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 173932-75-7

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Description

Gambogenic acid is an active ingredient that can be isolated from gamboge. Gambogenic acid acts as an effective inhibitor of EZH2, specifically and covalently binds to Cys668 within the EZH2-SET domain, and induces EZH2 ubiquitination. Gambogenic acid can be used for the research of cancer[1][2].

IC50 & Target

EZH2

 

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
A549 IC50
3.49 μM
Compound: GNA
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells by MTT assay
10.1039/C4MD00407H
HepG2 IC50
3.23 μM
Compound: GNA
Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells by MTT assay
10.1039/C4MD00407H
PANC-1 IC50
4.16 μM
Compound: GNA
Cytotoxicity against human PANC1 cells by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human PANC1 cells by MTT assay
10.1039/C4MD00407H
U-251 IC50
3.22 μM
Compound: GNA
Cytotoxicity against human U251 cells by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human U251 cells by MTT assay
10.1039/C4MD00407H
In Vitro

Gambogenic acid (0.6-2.4 µM, 1.2-3.2 µM; 24-72 h) inhibits the proliferation of SCLC cell lines (NCI-H446/NCI-H1688)[2].
Gambogenic acid (0.6-1.2 µM, 1.5-2.2 µM; 24 h) arrests cell cycle at various stages in SCLC cell lines (NCI-H446/NCI-H1688)[2].
Gambogenic acid (1.4-2 µM, 2.4-3 µM; 24 h) increases the rate of cell apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner in SCLC cell lines (NCI-H446/NCI-H1688)[2].

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

Western Blot Analysis[2]

Cell Line: SCLC cell lines (NCI-H446/NCI-H1688)
Concentration: 1.1-1.3 µM for NCI-H446 cells, 2-2.3 µM for NCI-H1688 cells
Incubation Time: 24 h
Result: Increased the expression of cleaved caspase-3, -8 and -9, Bax, cleaved PARP and p53 proteins.
Decreased Bcl-2 expression.
In Vivo

Gambogenic acid (4-12 mg/kg, i.v., every 2 days, 14 days) inhibits tumor growth in SCLC mouse xenograft model[2].

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

Animal Model: SCLC mouse xenograft model[1]
Dosage: 4-12 mg/kg
Administration: i.v., every 2 days, 14 days
Result: Increased the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins (cleaved caspase-3, -8 and -9, Bax, cleaved PARP and p53 proteins).
Decreased the anti-apoptotic proteins (Bcl-2).
Molecular Weight

630.77

Formula

C38H46O8

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

Light yellow to yellow

SMILES

O=C(O)/C(C)=C\C[C@@]1(C2=O)OC(C)(C)[C@]([C@]31OC4=C5C(O)=C(C/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)\C)C(O)=C4C/C=C(C)\C)([H])C[C@@]2([H])C=C3C5=O

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4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (158.54 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.5854 mL 7.9268 mL 15.8536 mL
5 mM 0.3171 mL 1.5854 mL 3.1707 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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). 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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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 4 mg/mL (6.34 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 4 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (40.0 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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*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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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.
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.94%

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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). 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
DMSO 1 mM 1.5854 mL 7.9268 mL 15.8536 mL 39.6341 mL
5 mM 0.3171 mL 1.5854 mL 3.1707 mL 7.9268 mL
10 mM 0.1585 mL 0.7927 mL 1.5854 mL 3.9634 mL
15 mM 0.1057 mL 0.5285 mL 1.0569 mL 2.6423 mL
20 mM 0.0793 mL 0.3963 mL 0.7927 mL 1.9817 mL
25 mM 0.0634 mL 0.3171 mL 0.6341 mL 1.5854 mL
30 mM 0.0528 mL 0.2642 mL 0.5285 mL 1.3211 mL
40 mM 0.0396 mL 0.1982 mL 0.3963 mL 0.9909 mL
50 mM 0.0317 mL 0.1585 mL 0.3171 mL 0.7927 mL
60 mM 0.0264 mL 0.1321 mL 0.2642 mL 0.6606 mL
80 mM 0.0198 mL 0.0991 mL 0.1982 mL 0.4954 mL
100 mM 0.0159 mL 0.0793 mL 0.1585 mL 0.3963 mL
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