Warangalone  (Synonyms: Scandenolone)

The enzyme activities of caspase-3 and caspase-9 are measured using a caspase fluorometric assay kit. Cells are seeded in 24-well plates at a density of 3×10⁶ cells per well. After exposure of the cells to Warangalone for the allotted time periods, the cells are washed three times with PBS, and then lysed in a lysis buffer for 10 min on ice. The protein content of the cell lysates is assayed with a Micro BCA reagent. Cell lysates containing 50 μg of protein are incubated with a caspase-3 fluorogenic substrate (DEVD-AFC) or a caspase-9 fluorogenic substrate (LEHD-AFC) for 1 h at 37°C. Caspase activity is measured by fluorometric detection^[3].

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

Cell viability is determined using the Cell Titer 96 Aqueous assay kit. Cells are seeded in 96-well plates at a density of 1×10⁵ cells per well. The cells are maintained for 24 h at 37°C and then Warangalone (30 μM) is added to the culture medium. MTS solution is added to the 96-well plates at the indicated time points, and the cells are incubated for 1 h at 37°C. The absorbance is measured at a wavelength of 490 nm with a microplate counter^[3].

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

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  [2]. Wang BH, et al. Specific inhibition of cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase by warangalone and robustic acid. Phytochemistry. 1997 Mar;44(5):787-96.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Induction of apoptosis by isoflavonoids from the leaves of Millettia taiwaniana in human leukemia HL-60 cells. Planta Med. 2006 Apr;72(5):424-9.  [Content Brief]