1. Halofuginone

Halofuginone  (Synonyms: RU-19110)

Cat. No.: HY-N1584 Purity: 99.78%
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Halofuginone (RU-19110), a Febrifugine derivative, is a competitive prolyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitor with a Ki of 18.3 nM. Halofuginone is a specific inhibitor of type-I collagen synthesis and attenuates osteoarthritis (OA) by inhibition of TGF-β activity. Halofuginone is also a potent pulmonary vasodilator by activating Kv channels and blocking voltage-gated, receptor-operated and store-operated Ca2+ channels. Halofuginone has anti-malaria, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-fibrosis effects.

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Halofuginone Chemical Structure

Halofuginone Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 55837-20-2

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Description

Halofuginone (RU-19110), a Febrifugine derivative, is a competitive prolyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitor with a Ki of 18.3 nM[1][2]. Halofuginone is a specific inhibitor of type-I collagen synthesis and attenuates osteoarthritis (OA) by inhibition of TGF-β activity[3][4]. Halofuginone is also a potent pulmonary vasodilator by activating Kv channels and blocking voltage-gated, receptor-operated and store-operated Ca2+ channels. Halofuginone has anti-malaria, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-fibrosis effects[5].

IC50 & Target

Ki: 18.3±0.5 nM (prolyl-tRNA synthetase)[2]

In Vitro

Halofuginone competitively inhibits prolyl-tRNA synthetase by occupying both the prolineand tRNA-binding pockets of prolyl-tRNA synthetase[1].
The IC50s of Halofuginone (1, 10, 100, 1000, 10000 nM; 48 hours) are 114.6 and 58.9 nM in KYSE70 and A549 cells, respectively.
The IC50s of Halofuginone (1, 10, 100, 1000 nM; 24 hours) for NRF2 protein are 22.3 and 37.2 nM in KYSE70 and A549 cells, respectively. The IC50 of Halofuginone for global protein synthesis is 22.6 and 45.7 nM in KYSE70 and A549 cells, respectively[1].
Halofuginone increases voltage-gated K+ (Kv) currents in pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMC) and K+ currents through KCNA5 channels in HEK cells transfected with KCNA5 gene. Halofuginone (0.03-1μM) inhibits receptor-operated Ca2+ entry (ROCE) in HEK cells transfected with calcium-sensing receptor gene and attenuates store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) in PASMC[5].

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Cell Viability Assay[1]

Cell Line: KYSE70 cells from human oesophageal cancer harbouring a mutation in the NRF2 gene and A549 cells harbouring theKEAP1 gene mutation
Concentration: 1, 10, 100, 1000, 10000 nM
Incubation Time: 48 hours
Result: The IC50s were 114.6 and 58.9 nM in KYSE70 and A549 cells, respectively.

Western Blot Analysis[1]

Cell Line: KYSE70 cells from human oesophageal cancer harbouring a mutation in the NRF2 gene and A549 cells harbouring theKEAP1 gene mutation.
Concentration: 1, 10, 100, 1000 nM
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: The IC50s for NRF2 protein were 22.3 and 37.2 nM in KYSE70 and A549 cells, respectively.
In Vivo

Halofuginone (0.2, 0.5, 1 or 2.5 mg/kg; injected intraperitoneally every other day for 1 month) attenuates progression of OA in anterior cruciate ligament transection (ACLT) mice. Lower concentration (0.2 or 0.5 mg/kg) has minimal effects on subchondral bone and higher concentration (2.5 mg/kg) induces proteoglycan loss in articular cartilage[3].
Halofuginone (0.25 mg/kg; intraperitoneally injected; every day; 16 days) decreases NRF2 protein levels in tumors. While the tumor volumes do not change substantially between treatments with the vehicle, Halofuginone (0.25 mg/kg, intraperitoneally injected, every day) or cisplatin alone. Combined treatment with Halofuginone and Cisplatin significantly suppresses the tumor volume compared to treatment with Halofuginone or cisplatin alone[1].
Intraperitoneal administration of Halofuginone? (0.3mg/kg, for 2 weeks) partially reverses the established pulmonary hypertension in mice[5].

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Animal Model: 3-month-old male C57BL/6J (WT) mice[3]
Dosage: 0.2, 0.5, 1 or 2.5 mg/kg
Administration: Injected intraperitoneally every other day for 1 month
Result: Attenuated progression of OA in ACLT mice.
Animal Model: Male nude mice (BALB/C nu/nu mice) (6-8-week)[1]
Dosage: 0.25 mg/kg
Administration: Intraperitoneally injected; every day; 16 days
Result: The combined treatment with Cisplatin significantly suppressed the tumor volume. NRF2 protein levels in tumors were indeed decreased.
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Molecular Weight

414.68

Formula

C16H17BrClN3O3

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

O=C1N(CC(C[C@@H]2NCCC[C@H]2O)=O)C=NC3=C1C=C(Cl)C(Br)=C3

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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
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DMSO : 20 mg/mL (48.23 mM; ultrasonic and adjust pH to 5 with HCl; 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 2.4115 mL 12.0575 mL 24.1150 mL
5 mM 0.4823 mL 2.4115 mL 4.8230 mL
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.78%

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 2.4115 mL 12.0575 mL 24.1150 mL 60.2875 mL
5 mM 0.4823 mL 2.4115 mL 4.8230 mL 12.0575 mL
10 mM 0.2411 mL 1.2057 mL 2.4115 mL 6.0287 mL
15 mM 0.1608 mL 0.8038 mL 1.6077 mL 4.0192 mL
20 mM 0.1206 mL 0.6029 mL 1.2057 mL 3.0144 mL
25 mM 0.0965 mL 0.4823 mL 0.9646 mL 2.4115 mL
30 mM 0.0804 mL 0.4019 mL 0.8038 mL 2.0096 mL
40 mM 0.0603 mL 0.3014 mL 0.6029 mL 1.5072 mL
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