2. Apoptosis Anti-infection Neuronal Signaling Epigenetics TGF-beta/Smad Metabolic Enzyme/Protease Cell Cycle/DNA Damage
  3. Apoptosis Influenza Virus Antibiotic Monoamine Oxidase PKC Cytochrome P450 Dopamine β-hydroxylase Reverse Transcriptase Telomerase
  4. Hypericin

Hypericin is a naturally occurring substance found in Hyperlcurn perforatum L. Hypericin is an inhibitor of PKC (protein kinase C), MAO (monoaminoxidase), dopamine-beta-hydroxylase, reverse transcriptase, telomerase and CYP (cytochrome P450). Hypericin shows antitumor, antiviral, antidepressive activities, and can induce apoptosis.

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Hypericin Chemical Structure

Hypericin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 548-04-9

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Description

Hypericin is a naturally occurring substance found in Hyperlcurn perforatum L. Hypericin is an inhibitor of PKC (protein kinase C), MAO (monoaminoxidase), dopamine-beta-hydroxylase, reverse transcriptase, telomerase and CYP (cytochrome P450). Hypericin shows antitumor, antiviral, antidepressive activities, and can induce apoptosis[1][2][3].

In Vitro

Hypericin (0.25-4 μM; 24 h) inhibits the growth of fibroblasts (Fb), melanocytes (Mc), and keratinocytes (Kc)[2].
Hypericin (3 μM; 24 h) treatment can induce cells apoptosis[2].

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Cell Viability Assay[2]

Cell Line: Fibroblasts (Fb), melanocytes (Mc), and keratinocytes (Kc)
Concentration: 0.25 μM; 0.5 μM; 1 μM; 2 μM; 3 μM; 4 μM
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Showed the LD50 for Fb and Mc at 1.75 μM and 3.5 μM, respectively, and for Kc at a greater dose than 4 μM.

Apoptosis Analysis[2]

Cell Line: Fibroblasts (Fb), melanocytes (Mc), and keratinocytes (Kc)
Concentration: 3 μM
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Showed a significant (p<0.001) early apoptotic Fb population (64%), and a smaller, significant (p<0.05) early apoptotic Mc population (20%).
In Vivo

Hypericin (Intravenous injection; 10 mg/kg; once) treatment delays tumor growth[3].

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Animal Model: 18-20 week-old female BALB/c mice injected with CT26 carcinomas[3]
Dosage: 10 mg/kg
Administration: Intravenous injection; 10 mg/kg; once
Result: Showed a four times delayed tumor growth compared to the control groups.
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Molecular Weight

504.44

Formula

C30H16O8
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Appearance

Solid

Color

Brown to black

SMILES

O=C1C2=C(O)C=C(O)C3=C2C4=C(C5=C6C(O)=CC(C)=C5C7=C4C1=C(O)C=C7C)C8=C3C(O)=CC(O)=C8C6=O
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
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DMSO : 250 mg/mL (495.60 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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1 mM 1.9824 mL 9.9120 mL 19.8240 mL
5 mM 0.3965 mL 1.9824 mL 3.9648 mL
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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. 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: 2.08 mg/mL (4.12 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 2.08 mg/mL. Suspended solution can be used for oral and intraperitoneal injection.

    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.

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    Solubility: 2.08 mg/mL (4.12 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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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: ≥98.0%

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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. 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 1.9824 mL 9.9120 mL 19.8240 mL 49.5599 mL
5 mM 0.3965 mL 1.9824 mL 3.9648 mL 9.9120 mL
10 mM 0.1982 mL 0.9912 mL 1.9824 mL 4.9560 mL
15 mM 0.1322 mL 0.6608 mL 1.3216 mL 3.3040 mL
20 mM 0.0991 mL 0.4956 mL 0.9912 mL 2.4780 mL
25 mM 0.0793 mL 0.3965 mL 0.7930 mL 1.9824 mL
30 mM 0.0661 mL 0.3304 mL 0.6608 mL 1.6520 mL
40 mM 0.0496 mL 0.2478 mL 0.4956 mL 1.2390 mL
50 mM 0.0396 mL 0.1982 mL 0.3965 mL 0.9912 mL
60 mM 0.0330 mL 0.1652 mL 0.3304 mL 0.8260 mL
80 mM 0.0248 mL 0.1239 mL 0.2478 mL 0.6195 mL
100 mM 0.0198 mL 0.0991 mL 0.1982 mL 0.4956 mL
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