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Vitamin D3  (Synonyms: Cholecalciferol; Colecalciferol)

Cat. No.: HY-15398 Purity: 99.94%
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Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol; Colecalciferol) is a naturally occuring form of vitamin D. Vitamin D3 induces cell differentiation and prevents proliferation of cancer cells.

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Vitamin D3 Chemical Structure

Vitamin D3 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 67-97-0

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Description

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol; Colecalciferol) is a naturally occuring form of vitamin D. Vitamin D3 induces cell differentiation and prevents proliferation of cancer cells.

IC50 & Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 

In Vitro

Vitamin D3 is an inactive vitamin D molecule in vivo. Vitamin D3 undergoes two hydroxylation processes to activate it. Vitamin D3 is first hydroxylated in the liver to form the circulating prohormone 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 [25(OH)D3] by the enzyme 25-hydroxylase (CYP27A1) and probably also by other enzymes (e.g., CYP2R1)[1].
The second hydroxylation occurs in the kidneys via the enzyme 1-alpha-hydroxylase, yielding 1,25- dihydroxycholecalciferol (calcitriol), which is the biologically active form of vitamin D[1].
Vitamin D3 (2-10 μM; 24-48 hours) exhibits anti-proliferative effects in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Maximal reduction of viability post-treatment of 62% (IK), 52% (RL-95-2), and 55% (Hec-1A) occurs by 72 h of treatment with 10 μM Vitamin D3. but 24-hour exposure lacks significant reduction in viable cells[2].
Cholecalciferol (10 μM; 24-48 hours) shows marked increases in nuclear VDR staining and produces local VDR activation in IK cells[1].

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Cell Viability Assay[2]

Cell Line: EC cell lines from EEC, Ishikawa 3-H-12(IK), RL-95/2, and HEC-1-A cells
Concentration: 2-10 μM
Incubation Time: 24-72 hours
Result: Reduced viability in response to VD3 in a dose- and time-dependent manner.
Indicated that the conversion of VD3 to 25(OH)D is an essential step for the reduced cell viability effect.

Cell Viability Assay[2]

Cell Line: EC cell lines from EEC, Ishikawa 3-H-12(IK) cells
Concentration: 10 μM
Incubation Time: 24-48 hours
Result: Improved nuclear VDR content in IK cells.
In Vivo

Cholecalciferol (oral gavage; 5 mg/kg; 7 days) potentiates the CCl4 toxicity only in the liver, as indicated by plasma levels of ALT and AST, biochemical markers of hepatic damage. It significantly increases renal calcium levels in mice, but renal calcium content does not differ significantly between mice[3].

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Animal Model: Male ddY mice on CCl4 toxicity[3]
Dosage: 5 mg/kg
Administration: Oral gavage; 5 mg/kg; 7 days
Result: Potentiated CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity and enhanced mouse mortality, without increasing renal toxicity and generation of liver fibrosis.
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Molecular Weight

384.64

Formula

C27H44O

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C[C@@]12[C@](CC[C@]2([H])[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)([H])/C(CCC1)=C/C=C3C(CC[C@@H](C\3)O)=C

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Initial Source
Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen

*The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 10 mg/mL (26.00 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.5998 mL 12.9992 mL 25.9983 mL
5 mM 0.5200 mL 2.5998 mL 5.1997 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: 2.08 mg/mL (5.41 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 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.
  • Protocol 2

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

    Solubility: ≥ 1 mg/mL (2.60 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 1 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (10.0 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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Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL  DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).

*The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only. If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).
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.
 If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.94%

References

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.5998 mL 12.9992 mL 25.9983 mL 64.9958 mL
5 mM 0.5200 mL 2.5998 mL 5.1997 mL 12.9992 mL
10 mM 0.2600 mL 1.2999 mL 2.5998 mL 6.4996 mL
15 mM 0.1733 mL 0.8666 mL 1.7332 mL 4.3331 mL
20 mM 0.1300 mL 0.6500 mL 1.2999 mL 3.2498 mL
25 mM 0.1040 mL 0.5200 mL 1.0399 mL 2.5998 mL
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