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  4. Indole-3-carbinol

Indole-3-carbinol  (Synonyms: I3C; 3-Indolemethanol)

Cat. No.: HY-N0170 Purity: 98.87%
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Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) inhibits NF-κB activity and also is an Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist, and an inhibitor of WWP1 (WW domain-containing ubiquitin E3 ligase 1).

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Indole-3-carbinol Chemical Structure

Indole-3-carbinol Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 700-06-1

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Indole-3-carbinol Related Antibodies

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    Indole-3-carbinol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Molecules. 2018 Oct 11;23(10). pii: E2600.  [Abstract]

    The cells are cultured with I3C (50 μM) or 3MC (1 μM) in the presence of IPRN (20 μM). The IPRN-induced inhibition of nucleocytoplasmic shuttling of AhR is suppressed by I3C and 3MC.

    Indole-3-carbinol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Molecules. 2018 Oct 11;23(10). pii: E2600.  [Abstract]

    The cells are cultured with I3C (50 μM) or 3MC (1 μM) in the presence of IPRN (20 μM). The mRNA expression of CYP1A1 is increased after the cotreatment of I3C and 3MC.

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    Description

    Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) inhibits NF-κB activity and also is an Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist, and an inhibitor of WWP1 (WW domain-containing ubiquitin E3 ligase 1).

    IC50 & Target[1][2]

    NF-κB

     

    AhR

     

    Human Endogenous Metabolite

     

    In Vitro

    It is found that Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) inhibits the proliferation of THP-1 cells in a dose- and time dependent manner with minimal toxicity over normal monocytes. The AhR target genes (CYP1A1, IL1β) are overexpressed upon Indole-3-carbinol treatment (p<0.05 to p<0.001). The antiproliferative effects of Indole-3-carbinol are in association with programing cell death. Indole-3-carbinol downregulates BCL2 and upregulates FasR in THP-1 cells (p<0.05 to p<0.001). G1 cell cycle arrest is also observed using flow cytometry. G1-acting cell cycle genes (P21, P27 and P53) are overexpressed (p<0.05 to p<0.001), while CDK2 is downregulated upon Indole-3-carbinol treatment (p<0.01 to p<0.001)[1].Indole-3-carbinol suppresses NF-κB activity and stimulates the p53 pathway in pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells[2].

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

    Indole-3-carbinol Related Antibodies
    Molecular Weight

    147.17

    Formula

    C9H9NO
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    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    White to off-white

    SMILES

    OCC1=CNC2=C1C=CC=C2
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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
    In Vitro: 

    DMSO : 100 mg/mL (679.49 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 6.7949 mL 33.9743 mL 67.9486 mL
    5 mM 1.3590 mL 6.7949 mL 13.5897 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. 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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    • Protocol 1

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

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (16.99 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.
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      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (16.99 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.
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    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 98.87%

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    Cell Assay
    [1]

    THP-1 cells are cultured in RPMI 1640 supplemented with 10% FBS, 100 U/mL penicillin, 100 mg/mL streptomycin and 2 mM Glutamax in a fully humidified atmosphere with 5% CO2. Cells (2-5×105 mL-1) are seeded in six well plates followed by resuspension in complete growth media. THP-1 monocyte cells are then treated with 10 ng/mL phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate as a tumor promoter to induce stable differentiation into attaching macrophage-like cells and overexpression of AhR. The cells are then treated with varying concentrations of Indole-3-carbinol (1, 10 and 100 μM, and 1 mM). THP-1 cells and enriching normal monocytes are seeded at 5×104 cells/well in 24-well plate with different concentrations of Indole-3-carbinol and observed for 24 and 48 h followed by MTT assay. The cells are incubated in triplicates in a final volume of 200 mL of Phenol Red free RPMI 1640 for 20 h . An aliquot of 20 mL of MTT solution (5 mg/mL) is added to each well and incubated for 4 h. Formazan crystals are formed. An amount of 300 mL DMSO is then added to each well as a cell lysis solution. Percentage of cell viability is assessed by spectrophotometry at 570 nm[1].

    MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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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 6.7949 mL 33.9743 mL 67.9486 mL 169.8716 mL
    5 mM 1.3590 mL 6.7949 mL 13.5897 mL 33.9743 mL
    10 mM 0.6795 mL 3.3974 mL 6.7949 mL 16.9872 mL
    15 mM 0.4530 mL 2.2650 mL 4.5299 mL 11.3248 mL
    20 mM 0.3397 mL 1.6987 mL 3.3974 mL 8.4936 mL
    25 mM 0.2718 mL 1.3590 mL 2.7179 mL 6.7949 mL
    30 mM 0.2265 mL 1.1325 mL 2.2650 mL 5.6624 mL
    40 mM 0.1699 mL 0.8494 mL 1.6987 mL 4.2468 mL
    50 mM 0.1359 mL 0.6795 mL 1.3590 mL 3.3974 mL
    60 mM 0.1132 mL 0.5662 mL 1.1325 mL 2.8312 mL
    80 mM 0.0849 mL 0.4247 mL 0.8494 mL 2.1234 mL
    100 mM 0.0679 mL 0.3397 mL 0.6795 mL 1.6987 mL
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