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Calycosin is a compound that can be isolated from Radix Astragali. Calycosin has strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and apoptosis-modulating effects. Calycosin can be used for the research of ovarian cancer and breast cancer.

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Calycosin Chemical Structure

Calycosin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 20575-57-9

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Description

Calycosin is a compound that can be isolated from Radix Astragali. Calycosin has strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and apoptosis-modulating effects. Calycosin can be used for the research of ovarian cancer and breast cancer[1][2].

In Vitro

Calycosin (0-100 μM, 24-72 h) inhibits the proliferation of SKOV3 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner[1].
Calycosin (25-100 μM, 48 h) upregulates the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio and the expression of cleaved caspase-3 and cleaved caspase-9 in a dose-dependent manner in SKOV3 cells[1].
Calycosin (0-16 μM, 0-240 min) stimulates rapid activation of ERK1/2 in a time- and dose-dependent manner in MCF-7 cells[2].

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

Cell Proliferation Assay[2]

Cell Line: MCF-7 cells
Concentration: 2-32 μM
Incubation Time: 48 h
Result: Increased the MCF-7 cell number at the doses of 2-8 μM.
Inhibited the proliferation of MCF-7 cells at the doses of 32 μM.
In Vivo

Calycosin (1-4 mg/kg, i.p., daily, 20 days) inhibits the protein expression of ERα in OVX mice at the doses of 1 mg/kg[2].
Calycosin (7.5-30 mg/kg, i.g., daily, 3 days) has a neuroprotective effect against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats[3].

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Animal Model: Adult Male Sprague-Dawley Rats[3]
Dosage: 7.5-30 mg/kg
Administration: i.g. daily, 3 days
Result: Improved neurological deficit and infarct volum.
Reduced the content of malondialdehyde (MDA), protein carbonyl and reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Increased the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in a dose-dependent manner.
Inhibited the expression of 4-Hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE).
Molecular Weight

284.26

Formula

C16H12O5

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C1C(C2=CC=C(OC)C(O)=C2)=COC3=CC(O)=CC=C13

Structure Classification
Initial Source
Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (351.79 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.5179 mL 17.5895 mL 35.1791 mL
5 mM 0.7036 mL 3.5179 mL 7.0358 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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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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    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (8.79 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.
  • Protocol 2

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

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (8.79 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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The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
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Working solution concentration: mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL  DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).
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: 99.86%

References

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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 3.5179 mL 17.5895 mL 35.1791 mL 87.9477 mL
5 mM 0.7036 mL 3.5179 mL 7.0358 mL 17.5895 mL
10 mM 0.3518 mL 1.7590 mL 3.5179 mL 8.7948 mL
15 mM 0.2345 mL 1.1726 mL 2.3453 mL 5.8632 mL
20 mM 0.1759 mL 0.8795 mL 1.7590 mL 4.3974 mL
25 mM 0.1407 mL 0.7036 mL 1.4072 mL 3.5179 mL
30 mM 0.1173 mL 0.5863 mL 1.1726 mL 2.9316 mL
40 mM 0.0879 mL 0.4397 mL 0.8795 mL 2.1987 mL
50 mM 0.0704 mL 0.3518 mL 0.7036 mL 1.7590 mL
60 mM 0.0586 mL 0.2932 mL 0.5863 mL 1.4658 mL
80 mM 0.0440 mL 0.2199 mL 0.4397 mL 1.0993 mL
100 mM 0.0352 mL 0.1759 mL 0.3518 mL 0.8795 mL
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