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Withanolide A is an orally active extract from the Indian herb Ashwagandha. Withanolide A can induce apoptosis. Withanolide A has anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity. Withanolide A can be used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases.

Withanolide A is an orally active extract from the Indian herb Ashwagandha. Withanolide A can induce apoptosis. Withanolide A has anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity. Withanolide A can be used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Withanolide A Chemical Structure

Withanolide A Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 32911-62-9

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Description

Withanolide A is an orally active extract from the Indian herb Ashwagandha. Withanolide A can induce apoptosis. Withanolide A has anti-inflammatory and antitumor activity. Withanolide A can be used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases[1][2][3][4].

In Vitro

Withanolide A (1 μM, 4 days) can induce presynaptic and postsynaptic reconstruction of rat neurons and induce significant regeneration of axons and dendrites[1].
Withanolide A (0.5-2 μM, 24-48 h) inhibits growth of CaOV3 and SKOV3 ovarian cancer cells by targeting Notch1 and Notch3[2].
Withanolide A (0.5-50 μg/mL, 3 h) has the potential of vascular relaxation by promoting the production of NO in endothelial cells[3].

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Cell Viability Assay[2]

Cell Line: CaOV3、SKOV3、OVCAR3、TOV112D and TOV21G
Concentration: 0, 0.078, 0.156, 0.313, 0.625, 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10 μM
Incubation Time: 72 h
Result: Decreased the cell viability and with an IC50 concentrations at 520 nM, 627 nM, 452 nM, 262 nM, 243 nM, respectively.

Apoptosis Analysis[2]

Cell Line: CaOV3, SKOV3
Concentration: 0.5, 1, 2 μM
Incubation Time: 24, 48 h
Result: Induced apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner.

Cell Cycle Analysis[2]

Cell Line: CaOV3, SKOV3
Concentration: 0.5, 1, 2 μM
Incubation Time: 24, 48 h
Result: Induced G2/M phase cell cycle arrest.

Western Blot Analysis[2]

Cell Line: CaOV3, SKOV3
Concentration: 0.5, 1, 2 μM
Incubation Time: 24, 48 h
Result: Decreased cdc25C protein.
Cyclin B1 stayed unchanged at 24 h but decreased by 48 h in a dose-dependent manner in CaOV3 cells, transiently increased in SKOV3 cells.
Reduced the levels of phospho-Akt (ser 473) and Bcl-2.
Reduced Notch 3 protein levels in CaOV3 cells and Notch1 protein levels in SKOV3 cells.
In Vivo

Withanolide A (10 μmol/kg, dissolved in 0.5% acacia solution for 21 days orally) prevents neurodegeneration in rats by modulating hippocampal glutathione biosynthesis[4].

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Animal Model: Adult male Sprague Dawley rats weighing 240–250 g[4]
Dosage: 10 μmol/kg
Administration: p.o. (dissolved in 0.5% gum arabic solution)
Result: Decreased the level of reactive oxygen species generation and lipid peroxidation.
Increased the level of GSH and the activity of glutathione reductase, glutathione s transferase and superoxide dismutase.
Increased the ATP, NADPH and GCLC activity.
Decreased corticosterone level and glucocorticoid receptor.
Molecular Weight

470.60

Formula

C28H38O6

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Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C1O[C@@]([H])([C@@](C)([C@H]2CC[C@]3([C@@]4([C@H]5[C@@H]([C@@](O)(CC=CC6=O)[C@]6([C@]4(CC[C@@]32C)[H])C)O5)[H])[H])O)CC(C)=C1C

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

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DMSO : 10 mg/mL (21.25 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 2.1249 mL 10.6247 mL 21.2495 mL
5 mM 0.4250 mL 2.1249 mL 4.2499 mL
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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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* 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 2.1249 mL 10.6247 mL 21.2495 mL 53.1237 mL
5 mM 0.4250 mL 2.1249 mL 4.2499 mL 10.6247 mL
10 mM 0.2125 mL 1.0625 mL 2.1249 mL 5.3124 mL
15 mM 0.1417 mL 0.7083 mL 1.4166 mL 3.5416 mL
20 mM 0.1062 mL 0.5312 mL 1.0625 mL 2.6562 mL
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