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Butein  (Synonyms: 2’,3,4,4’-tetrahydroxy Chalcone)

Cat. No.: HY-16558 Purity: 99.95%
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Butein is a cAMP-specific PDE inhibitor with an IC50 of 10.4 μM for PDE4. Butein is a specific protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor with IC50s of 16 and 65 μM for EGFR and p60c-src in HepG2 cells. Butein sensitizes HeLa cells to Cisplatin through AKT and ERK/p38 MAPK pathways by targeting FoxO3a. Butein is a SIRT1 activator (STAC).

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Butein Chemical Structure

Butein Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 487-52-5

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Description

Butein is a cAMP-specific PDE inhibitor with an IC50 of 10.4 μM for PDE4[1]. Butein is a specific protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor with IC50s of 16 and 65 μM for EGFR and p60c-src in HepG2 cells[2]. Butein sensitizes HeLa cells to Cisplatin through AKT and ERK/p38 MAPK pathways by targeting FoxO3a[3]. Butein is a SIRT1 activator (STAC).

IC50 & Target[1]

EGFR

16 μM (IC50, in HepG2 cells)

PDE4

10.4 μM (IC50)

In Vitro

Butein potently inhibits cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase (type IV) activity with an IC50 of 10.4±0.4 μM. In contrast, phosphodiesterase I, III and V activities were inhibited by Butein above 100 μM[1].
? Butein, a plant polyphenol, is a specific protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Butein inhibits not only the EGF-stimulated auto-phosphotyrosine level of EGFR in HepG2 cells but also tyrosine-specific protein kinase activities of EGFR (IC50=16 μM) and p60c-src (IC50=65 μM) in vitro[2].
? Butein (10, 20, and 40 μM; 24, 48, and 72 hours) inhibits cell growth in a dose- and time-dependent manner[3].
? Butein exhibits anticancer activity through the inhibition of the activation of PKB/AKT and MAPK pathways, which are two pathways known to be involved in resistance to cisplatin. Butein (20 μM) decreases phosphorylation of AKT, ERK and p38 following 24 h of co-treatment with Cisplatin (20 μM)[3].

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Cell Viability Assay[3]

Cell Line: HeLa cells
Concentration: 10, 20, and 40 μM
Incubation Time: 24, 48, and 72 hours
Result: Inhibited cell growth in a dose- and time-dependent manner.

Western Blot Analysis[3]

Cell Line: HeLa cells
Concentration: 20 µM
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Decreased phosphorylation of AKT, ERK and p38 co-treatment with Cisplatin (20 µM).
In Vivo

Butein (2 mg/kg every 2 days) in combination with Cisplatin (2 mg/kg every 2 days) for 3 weeks suppresses tumor growth in vivo[3].

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Animal Model: Nude mice (12 female 6- or 7-week old) with subcutaneous tumor xenografts[3]
Dosage: 2 mg/kg
Administration: Intraperitoneally; every 2 days; for 3 weeks
Result: Enhanced the antitumor effects of Cisplatin in vivo.
Molecular Weight

272.25

Formula

C15H12O5

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Appearance

Solid

Color

Light yellow to yellow

SMILES

OC1=CC=C(C(/C=C/C2=CC(O)=C(O)C=C2)=O)C(O)=C1

Structure Classification
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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 : 50 mg/mL (183.65 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 3.6731 mL 18.3655 mL 36.7309 mL
5 mM 0.7346 mL 3.6731 mL 7.3462 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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  • Protocol 1

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

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (9.18 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.
  • Protocol 2

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

    Solubility: 1.67 mg/mL (6.13 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 1.67 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 (16.7 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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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.95%

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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 3.6731 mL 18.3655 mL 36.7309 mL 91.8274 mL
5 mM 0.7346 mL 3.6731 mL 7.3462 mL 18.3655 mL
10 mM 0.3673 mL 1.8365 mL 3.6731 mL 9.1827 mL
15 mM 0.2449 mL 1.2244 mL 2.4487 mL 6.1218 mL
20 mM 0.1837 mL 0.9183 mL 1.8365 mL 4.5914 mL
25 mM 0.1469 mL 0.7346 mL 1.4692 mL 3.6731 mL
30 mM 0.1224 mL 0.6122 mL 1.2244 mL 3.0609 mL
40 mM 0.0918 mL 0.4591 mL 0.9183 mL 2.2957 mL
50 mM 0.0735 mL 0.3673 mL 0.7346 mL 1.8365 mL
60 mM 0.0612 mL 0.3061 mL 0.6122 mL 1.5305 mL
80 mM 0.0459 mL 0.2296 mL 0.4591 mL 1.1478 mL
100 mM 0.0367 mL 0.1837 mL 0.3673 mL 0.9183 mL
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