Q-VD-OPh
Based on 108 publication(s) in Google Scholar
Q-VD-OPh is an irreversible pan-caspase inhibitor with potent antiapoptotic properties; inhibits caspase 7 with an IC50 of 48 nM and 25-400 nM for other caspases including caspase 1, 3, 8, 9, 10, and 12. Q-VD-OPh can inhibits HIV infection. Q-VD-OPh is able to cross the blood-brain barrier.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 99.90%
- CAS No.: 1135695-98-5
- Formula: C26H25F2N3O6
- Molecular Weight:513.49
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Q-VD-OPh
More- Signal Transduct Target Ther. 2025 Dec 15;10(1):406. [Abstract]
- Nature. 2025 Apr;640(8060):1062-1071. [Abstract]
- Nature. 2023 Mar;615(7950):158-167. [Abstract]
- Cancer Cell. 2024 May 13;42(5):850-868.e9. [Abstract]
- Immunity. 2026 Mar 6:S1074-7613(26)00040-3. [Abstract]
- Immunity. 2024 Dec 10;57(12):2737-2754.e12. [Abstract]
- Cell Mol Immunol. 2025 Nov 25. [Abstract]
- Cell Mol Immunol. 2021 May;18(5):1186-1196. [Abstract]
- Nat Aging. 2024 May 9. [Abstract]
- Mol Cell. 2026 May 21;86(10):1856-1869.e11. [Abstract]
- Mol Cell. 2026 Feb 24:S1097-2765(26)00071-7. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Differ. 2026 Jun 3. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Differ. 2026 Feb 28. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Differ. 2025 Nov 25. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Differ. 2025 Aug;32(8):1382-1396. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Differ. 2024 Jun;31(6):711-721. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Differ. 2023 Apr;30(4):1005-1017. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Differ. 2022 Jul;29(7):1318-1334. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Differ. 2022 Aug;29(8):1486-1499. [Abstract]
- Autophagy. 2025 Mar 31. [Abstract]
- Adv Sci (Weinh). 2023 Sep;10(27):e2207108. [Abstract]
- Nat Chem Biol. 2025 May 26. [Abstract]
- Sci Adv. 2025 Aug 29;11(35):eady0240. [Abstract]
- Sci Adv. 2024 Mar;10(9):eadk0820. [Abstract]
- Redox Biol. 2022 Jul 31;55:102408. [Abstract]
- Environ Sci Technol. 2024 Oct 1;58(39):17259-17269. [Abstract]
- J Colloid Interface Sci. 2025 Jun 12;699(Pt 1):138178. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Dis. 2025 Mar 12;16(1):170. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Dis. 2023 Oct 28;14(10):705. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Dis. 2022 Oct 8;13(10):860. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Dis. 2022 Apr 1;13(4):291. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Dis. 2022 Apr 20;13(4):379. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Dis. 2020 Apr 24;11(4):281. [Abstract]
- Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2022 Oct 25;119(43):e2207280119. [Abstract]
- JACS Au. 2024 Dec 4;4(12):4799-4808. [Abstract]
- Dev Cell. 2022 Mar 28;57(6):707-718.e6. [Abstract]
- EMBO Mol Med. 2025 Aug 29. [Abstract]
- Free Radic Biol Med. 2022 Aug 1:188:337-350. [Abstract]
- Br J Pharmacol. 2021 Nov;178(21):4389-4407. [Abstract]
- Oncogene. 2026 Jun 10. [Abstract]
- Blood Adv. 2025 Aug 12:bloodadvances.2025015806. [Abstract]
- Cell Death Discov. 2024 Mar 8;10(1):122. [Abstract]
- Cell Rep. 2024 Dec 21;44(1):115094. [Abstract]
- J Med Chem. 2021 Feb 25;64(4):2077-2109. [Abstract]
- Antioxidants (Basel). 2024 Jul 19;13(7):864. [Abstract]
- J Cell Biol. 2026 Mar 2;225(3):e202507084. [Abstract]
- J Pineal Res. 2024 Jan 31.
- Antioxid Redox Signal. 2022 Apr;36(10-12):740-759. [Abstract]
- Biochem Pharmacol. 2025 Dec 19:245:117659. [Abstract]
- Biochem Pharmacol. 2025 May:235:116843. [Abstract]
- Biochem Pharmacol. 2021 Jan;183:114352. [Abstract]
- Food Funct. 2026 Mar 9;17(5):2440-2456. [Abstract]
- Commun Biol. 2021 Mar 5;4(1):291. [Abstract]
- PLoS Pathog. 2024 Aug 2;20(8):e1012423. [Abstract]
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2026 Apr;19(4):535.
- Toxicology. 2024 Jan:501:153710. [Abstract]
- Cancer Sci. 2019 May;110(5):1746-1759. [Abstract]
- Transl Oncol. 2021 Nov;14(11):101203. [Abstract]
- Sci Rep. 2023 Dec 10;13(1):21868. [Abstract]
- Mol Divers. 2023 Feb;27(1):249-261. [Abstract]
- Cell Signal. 2025 Sep 8:136:112116. [Abstract]
- Mol Cell Biochem. 2025 Apr;480(4):2265-2276. [Abstract]
- Heliyon. 2024 Sep 17;10(18):e38021. [Abstract]
- J Cell Sci. 2019 Feb 28;132(5):jcs220996. [Abstract]
- J Immunol. 2025 Sep 26:vkaf252. [Abstract]
- ChemMedChem. 2024 Dec 23:e202400937. [Abstract]
- Cell Cycle. 2022 May;21(10):1103-1119. [Abstract]
- Calcif Tissue Int. 2020 Nov;107(5):499-509. [Abstract]
- Immunol Cell Biol. 2021 Jan;99(1):34-48. [Abstract]
- Mol Biol Rep. 2020 Apr;47(4):2713-2722. [Abstract]
- J Orthop Surg Res. 2019 Dec 17;14(1):448. [Abstract]
- Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2025 Sep 1:777:152330. [Abstract]
- Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2025 May 28:775:152110. [Abstract]
- Cell Physiol Biochem. 2017;42(5):1822-1836. [Abstract]
- Nat Prod Commun. 2024 Mar 20.
- STAR Protoc. 2023 Aug 8;4(3):102457. [Abstract]
- University of Puerto Rico. 2026.
- bioRxiv. 2026 Mar 31.
- bioRxiv. 2026 Mar 30:2026.03.28.714855. [Abstract]
- bioRxiv. 2026 Mar 17.
- bioRxiv. 2026 Feb 25.
- bioRxiv. 2025 Nov 20:2025.11.19.689204. [Abstract]
- bioRxiv. 2025 Nov 22:2025.11.06.687030. [Abstract]
- Mayo Clinic. 2025.
- Res Sq. 2025 Sep 3.
- Harvard University. 2025.
- Blood Neoplasia. 2025 Aug 4;2(4):100149. [Abstract]
- bioRxiv. 2025 July 08.
- Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet. 2025.
- Research Square Print. 2025 May 28.
- bioRxiv. 2025 May 19:2025.05.16.654477. [Abstract]
- Res Sq. 2025 Feb 11:rs.3.rs-4138879. [Abstract]
- University of Cologne. 2024.
- University of California, Irvine. 2024.
- Patent. US20240294523A1.
- bioRxiv. 2024 September 09.
- Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet. 2024.
- biorxiv. 2024 Jun 13.
- biorxiv. 2024 May 27.
- bioRxiv. 2024 Feb 14.
- bioRxiv. 2023 Aug 5.
- Research Square Print. 2023 Mar 16.
- Research Square Print. December 28th, 2022.
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- McGill University. 2021 Dec.
- St. Johns University. 2021 Jul.
- bioRxiv. 2021 Jan 15.
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RT-PCR
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RT-PCR
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Cell Proliferation/Viability Assay
All Caspase Isoforms
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Biological Activity
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Caspase-7 48 nM (IC50) |
Caspase-3 25-400 nM (IC50) |
Caspase-1 25-400 nM (IC50) |
Caspase-8 25-400 nM (IC50) |
Caspase-9 25-400 nM (IC50) |
Caspase-10 25-400 nM (IC50) |
Caspase-12 25-400 nM (IC50) |
Q-VD-OPh is a potent inhibitor of caspase-7 with an IC50 of 48 nM utilizing a cell-free assay consisting of human recombinant caspase-7, Q-VD-OPh, and the substrate AMC-DEVD-pNa[1]. Q-VD-OPh fully inhibits caspase-3 and -7 activity at 0.05 μM. Caspase-8 is also inhibited at low Q-VD-OPh concentrations. The cleavage of PARP-1 is fully prevented at 10 μM Q-VD-OPh. DNA fragmentation and disruption of the cell membrane functionality are both prevented at 2 μM Q-VD-OPh[2]. Q-VD-OPh is significantly more effective in preventing apoptosis than the widely used inhibitors, ZVAD-fmk and Boc-D-fmk, and is also equally effective in preventing apoptosis mediated by the three major apoptotic pathways, caspase 9/3, caspase 8/10, and caspase12. Q-VD-OPh is not toxic to cells even at extremely high concentrations[3]. QVD is also able to increase the expression of differentiation markers in acute myeloid leukemia (AmL) blasts. QVD alone or combined with VDDs increases differentiation and HPK1-cJun signaling in AmL cell context-dependent manner[4].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 1135695-98-5
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 513.49
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Formula C26H25F2N3O6
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O=C(O)C[C@H](NC([C@@H](NC(C1=NC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1)=O)C(C)C)=O)C(COC3=C(F)C=CC=C3F)=O
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Synonyms
QVD-OPH; Quinoline-Val-Asp-Difluorophenoxymethylketone
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Publications (108)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Signal Transduct Target Ther
Selective depletion of tumor-associated SAMHD1 enhances chemotherapeutic efficacy and antitumor immune responses. [Abstract]2025 Dec 15;10(1):406. PMID: 41392286 -
Nature
2025 Apr;640(8060):1062-1071. PMID: 40108474
Q-VD-OPh purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Nature. 2025 Apr;640(8060):1062-1071. [Abstract]
Control or VDAC2-deficient B16-OVA tumour cells were treated with or without IFNγ (in the presence of the pan caspase inhibitor Q-VD-Oph (40 μM, 24 h) to inhibit cell death of VDAC2-deficient cells) for 24 h, or control cells were treated with ABT-737 (BCL-2 inhibitor) + S63845 (MCL-1 inhibitor) + Q-VD-OPh (pan-caspase inhibitor) (A + S group) for 6 h.
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Nature
2023 Mar;615(7950):158-167. PMID: 36634707
Q-VD-OPh purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Nature. 2023 Mar;615(7950):158-167. [Abstract]
Cell viability assessment in Tbk1-null B16 cells pre-treated with RIPK3 inhibitor (HS-1371, 2 μM) or MLKL inhibitor (GW806742X, 5 μM) and the pan-caspase inhibitor Q-VD-Oph (20 μM) +/− TNFα/IFNγ for 9 days (n=6, 2 independent experiments: 2-way ANOVA, Dunnett’s multiple comparisons test).
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Cancer Cell
2024 May 13;42(5):850-868.e9. PMID: 38670091
Q-VD-OPh purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cancer Cell. 2024 May 13;42(5):850-868.e9. [Abstract]
RT-qPCR for p53 target genes in two independent isogenic non-targeting sgRNA control (NTC) and Trp53 KO Eμ-Myc lymphoma cell lines pre-treated with QVD-O-Ph (25 mM, 15 min), then S63845 for indicated time points. Fold change is relative to 0 h for each cell line.
Q-VD-OPh purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cancer Cell. 2024 May 13;42(5):850-868.e9. [Abstract]
RTqPCR for the p53 target genes PUMA and P21 in parental DOHH2 and two independently derived Rho0 cell lines. Cells were pre-treated with the caspase inhibitor QVD-O-Ph (HY-12305), and then treated with 100 nM S63845 for 24 h or, as a comparator for potent p53 activation, treated with 10 µM of the MDM2 inhibitor Nutlin-3a (HY-10029) for 24 h. Ct values for each gene are normalized to the housekeeping gene HMBS, and fold change is shown relative to the DMSO-treated parental cell sample. Error bars represent S.E.M. for two independent experiments.
Q-VD-OPh purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cancer Cell. 2024 May 13;42(5):850-868.e9. [Abstract]
Immunoblotting for p53 and PUMA in parental DOHH2 lymphoma cells and two independently derived Rho0 cell lines. Cells were pre-treated with QVD-O-Ph (HY-12305), and then treated with 100 nM S63845 or, as a control for potent p53 stabilization, treated with 10 µM Nutlin-3a (HY-10029) for 24 h. Blotting for HSP70 was used as a loading control. Representative blot shown from three independent experiments. Quantifications of p53 protein levels from three independent immunoblotting experiments are shown, relative to HSP70. Error bars represent S.D.
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Immunity
Macrophage metabolic exhaustion and PANoptotic cell death drive chronic tissue inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. [Abstract]2026 Mar 6:S1074-7613(26)00040-3. PMID: 41794034 -
Immunity
A pan-family screen of nuclear receptors in immunocytes reveals ligand-dependent inflammasome control. [Abstract]2024 Dec 10;57(12):2737-2754.e12. PMID: 39571575 -
Cell Mol Immunol
2025 Nov 25. PMID: 41286079 -
Cell Mol Immunol
VRK2 is involved in the innate antiviral response by promoting mitostress-induced mtDNA release. [Abstract]2021 May;18(5):1186-1196. PMID: 33785841
Q-VD-OPh purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cell Mol Immunol. 2021 May;18(5):1186-1196. [Abstract]
Control and VDAC1-deficient MLFs (1×106) were stimulated with Q-VD-OPh (A/Q) (10 μM each), infected with HSV-1 or EMCV (MOI=1) for 6h prior to qPCR analysis of the indicated genes. The data shown are the mean±SD from one representative experiment performed in triplicate. ns nonsignificant; *P < 0.05; ***P < 0.001 (unpaired t-test)
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Nat Aging
Converting cell death into senescence by PARP1 inhibition improves recovery from acute oxidative injury. [Abstract]2024 May 9. PMID: 38724734 -
Mol Cell
2026 May 21;86(10):1856-1869.e11. PMID: 42066753 -
Mol Cell
The human antibacterial factor APOL3 couples lysosomal damage to mitochondrial DNA efflux and type I IFN induction. [Abstract]2026 Feb 24:S1097-2765(26)00071-7. PMID: 41742416 -
Cell Death Differ
Cell death-induced release of the pro-aging protein acyl CoA binding protein (ACBP) into the circulation. [Abstract]2026 Jun 3. PMID: 42236908 -
Cell Death Differ
Phagocytosis of necroptotic cells optimizes type 1 conventional dendritic cells for induction of a cytotoxic T-cell response. [Abstract]2026 Feb 28. PMID: 41764333 -
Cell Death Differ
Targeting prohibitins activates the ISR through DELE1-HRI by impairing protein import into the mitochondrial matrix. [Abstract]2025 Nov 25. PMID: 41291210 -
Cell Death Differ
Re-appraising assays on permeabilized blood cancer cells testing venetoclax or other BH3 mimetic agents selectively targeting pro-survival BCL2 proteins. [Abstract]2025 Aug;32(8):1382-1396. PMID: 40204951 -
Cell Death Differ
2024 Jun;31(6):711-721. PMID: 38582955 -
Cell Death Differ
Lymphoma cells lacking pro-apoptotic BAX are highly resistant to BH3-mimetics targeting pro-survival MCL-1 but retain sensitivity to conventional DNA-damaging drugs. [Abstract]2023 Apr;30(4):1005-1017. PMID: 36755070 -
Cell Death Differ
Ca2+-mediated mitochondrial inner membrane permeabilization induces cell death independently of Bax and Bak. [Abstract]2022 Jul;29(7):1318-1334. PMID: 35726022 -
Cell Death Differ
2022 Aug;29(8):1486-1499. PMID: 35066575
Q-VD-OPh purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cell Death Differ. 2022 Aug;29(8):1486-1499. [Abstract]
Flow cytometry of CD4 and CD8 T cells expressing caspase activity in the absence (Med) or presence of Q-VD-Oph (Q-VD) (10 μM) (Top). Inhibition of caspase activity (preventive effect) in the presence of IDN-6556 (10 μM), VX-765 (10 μM), Q-VD and MCC950. Percentages were calculated as follows: (Med-Inh/Med)*100. Each dot represents one individual (Middle). Flow cytometry of CD4 and CD8 T cells expressing annexin V in the absence (Med) or presence of Q-VD (Bottom).
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Autophagy
2025 Mar 31. PMID: 40160153 -
Adv Sci (Weinh)
The Oxysterol Receptor EBI2 Links Innate and Adaptive Immunity to Limit IFN Response and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. [Abstract]2023 Sep;10(27):e2207108. PMID: 37469011 -
Nat Chem Biol
2025 May 26. PMID: 40419770 -
Sci Adv
Putative PINK1/Parkin activators lower the threshold for mitophagy by sensitizing cells to mitochondrial stress. [Abstract]2025 Aug 29;11(35):eady0240. PMID: 40864725 -
Sci Adv
2024 Mar;10(9):eadk0820. PMID: 38427731 -
Redox Biol
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia necessitates GSH-dependent ferroptosis defenses to overcome FSP1-epigenetic silencing. [Abstract]2022 Jul 31;55:102408. PMID: 35944469 -
Environ Sci Technol
2024 Oct 1;58(39):17259-17269. PMID: 39208335 -
J Colloid Interface Sci
Photoactive metal-covalent organic framework nanozymes with enhanced peroxidase-mimicking activity for eliminating drug-resistant bacterial infections. [Abstract]2025 Jun 12;699(Pt 1):138178. PMID: 40527142 -
Cell Death Dis
Both direct and indirect suppression of MCL1 synergizes with BCLXL inhibition in preclinical models of gastric cancer. [Abstract]2025 Mar 12;16(1):170. PMID: 40075071 -
Cell Death Dis
The identification of BCL-XL and MCL-1 as key anti-apoptotic proteins in medulloblastoma that mediate distinct roles in chemotherapy resistance. [Abstract]2023 Oct 28;14(10):705. PMID: 37898609 -
Cell Death Dis
Inhibition of p38 MAPK or immunoproteasome overcomes resistance of chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells to Bcl-2 antagonist venetoclax. [Abstract]2022 Oct 8;13(10):860. PMID: 36209148 -
Cell Death Dis
The Lck inhibitor, AMG-47a, blocks necroptosis and implicates RIPK1 in signalling downstream of MLKL. [Abstract]2022 Apr 1;13(4):291. PMID: 35365636 -
Cell Death Dis
Artesunate improves venetoclax plus cytarabine AML cell targeting by regulating the Noxa/Bim/Mcl-1/p-Chk1 axis. [Abstract]2022 Apr 20;13(4):379. PMID: 35443722 -
Cell Death Dis
Chemotherapy-induced pyroptosis is mediated by BAK/BAX-caspase-3-GSDME pathway and inhibited by 2-bromopalmitate. [Abstract]2020 Apr 24;11(4):281. PMID: 32332857 -
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
Endocytosis triggers V-ATPase-SYK-mediated priming of cGAS activation and innate immune response. [Abstract]2022 Oct 25;119(43):e2207280119. PMID: 36252040 -
JACS Au
2024 Dec 4;4(12):4799-4808. PMID: 39735911 -
Dev Cell
2022 Mar 28;57(6):707-718.e6. PMID: 35303434 -
EMBO Mol Med
Dual targeting of CDK6 and LSD1 is synergistic and overcomes differentiation blockade in AML. [Abstract]2025 Aug 29. PMID: 40883610 -
Free Radic Biol Med
Canonical Wnt signaling works downstream of iron overload to prevent ferroptosis from damaging osteoblast differentiation. [Abstract]2022 Aug 1:188:337-350. PMID: 35752374 -
Br J Pharmacol
Targeting Na+ /K+ -ATPase by berbamine and ouabain synergizes with sorafenib to inhibit hepatocellular carcinoma. [Abstract]2021 Nov;178(21):4389-4407. PMID: 34233013 -
Oncogene
DNA replication stress and translational repression converge to drive CDK1- and caspase-dependent apoptosis in Ewing sarcoma. [Abstract]2026 Jun 10. PMID: 42270776 -
Blood Adv
Overcoming venetoclax resistance through heme-mediated NOXA/cyclin D1/Mcl-1 axis with a novel artemisinin conjugate. [Abstract]2025 Aug 12:bloodadvances.2025015806. PMID: 40795245 -
Cell Death Discov
2024 Mar 8;10(1):122. PMID: 38458999 -
Cell Rep
The N-degron pathway mediates the autophagic degradation of cytosolic mitochondrial DNA during sterile innate immune responses. [Abstract]2024 Dec 21;44(1):115094. PMID: 39709605 -
J Med Chem
Design, Synthesis, and Activity Evaluation of Novel Acyclic Nucleosides as Potential Anticancer Agents In Vitro and In Vivo. [Abstract]2021 Feb 25;64(4):2077-2109. PMID: 33538581 -
Antioxidants (Basel)
A Combination of Cardamonin and Doxorubicin Selectively Affect Cell Viability of Melanoma Cells: An In Vitro Study. [Abstract]2024 Jul 19;13(7):864. PMID: 39061932 -
J Cell Biol
2026 Mar 2;225(3):e202507084. PMID: 41493270 -
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Antioxid Redox Signal
A Novel Identified Circular RNA, mmu_mmu_circRNA_0000309, Involves in Germacrone-Mediated Improvement of Diabetic Nephropathy Through Regulating Ferroptosis by Targeting miR-188-3p/GPX4 Signaling Axis. [Abstract]2022 Apr;36(10-12):740-759. PMID: 34913724 -
Biochem Pharmacol
Senolytic elimination of therapy-induced senescent cells by ABT-263 improves chemotherapeutic efficacy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. [Abstract]2025 Dec 19:245:117659. PMID: 41423036 -
Biochem Pharmacol
Discovery of Bi-magnolignan as a novel BRD4 inhibitor inducing apoptosis and DNA damage for cancer therapy. [Abstract]2025 May:235:116843. PMID: 40024351 -
Biochem Pharmacol
EP4 receptor agonist L-902688 augments cytotoxic activities of ibrutinib, idelalisib, and venetoclax against chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells. [Abstract]2021 Jan;183:114352. PMID: 33278351 -
Food Funct
Water-soluble tomato concentrate alleviates neuron apoptosis though activating ERK/CREB/BDNF signaling pathway in ischemic stroke. [Abstract]2026 Mar 9;17(5):2440-2456. PMID: 41719071 -
Commun Biol
Insights on autophagosome-lysosome tethering from structural and biochemical characterization of human autophagy factor EPG5. [Abstract]2021 Mar 5;4(1):291. PMID: 33674710 -
PLoS Pathog
Single-cell analysis of VACV infection reveals pathogen-driven timing of early and late phases and host-limited dynamics of virus production. [Abstract]2024 Aug 2;20(8):e1012423. PMID: 39093901 -
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Toxicology
Caspases downregulate nickel and hydrogen peroxide-induced IL-8 production via modification of c-Jun N-terminal kinases. [Abstract]2024 Jan:501:153710. PMID: 38104653 -
Cancer Sci
Antitumor activity of Raddeanin A is mediated by Jun amino-terminal kinase activation and signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 inhibition in human osteosarcoma. [Abstract]2019 May;110(5):1746-1759. PMID: 30907478
Q-VD-OPh purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Cancer Sci. 2019 May;110(5):1746-1759. [Abstract]
Cells are treated with RA in the presence or absence of the caspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh, and cleaved caspase-3 and caspase-8 and total and cleaved PARP were analyzed.
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Transl Oncol
Cytotoxic capacity of a novel glycosylated antitumor ether lipid in chemotherapy-resistant high grade serous ovarian cancer in vitro and in vivo. [Abstract]2021 Nov;14(11):101203. PMID: 34416424 -
Sci Rep
2023 Dec 10;13(1):21868. PMID: 38072861 -
Mol Divers
Proteochemometrics modeling for prediction of the interactions between caspase isoforms and their inhibitors. [Abstract]2023 Feb;27(1):249-261. PMID: 35438428 -
Cell Signal
Inhibition of ferroptosis rescues BMP osteogenic differentiation impaired by iron overload in the osteoporotic microenvironment. [Abstract]2025 Sep 8:136:112116. PMID: 40930476 -
Mol Cell Biochem
A new gold(I) phosphine complex induces apoptosis in prostate cancer cells by increasing reactive oxygen species. [Abstract]2025 Apr;480(4):2265-2276. PMID: 38782835 -
Heliyon
2024 Sep 17;10(18):e38021. PMID: 39347400 -
J Cell Sci
Activated MLKL attenuates autophagy following its translocation to intracellular membranes. [Abstract]2019 Feb 28;132(5):jcs220996. PMID: 30709919 -
J Immunol
NR4A nuclear receptor expression in human macrophages mediates apoptosis and controls Mycobacterium tuberculosis growth. [Abstract]2025 Sep 26:vkaf252. PMID: 41005755 -
ChemMedChem
Elucidating the High Affinity Copper(II) Complexation by the Iron Chelator Deferasirox Provides Therapeutic and Toxicity Insight. [Abstract]2024 Dec 23:e202400937. PMID: 39714988 -
Cell Cycle
Synthetic lethality of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor Dinaciclib with VHL-deficiency allows for selective targeting of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. [Abstract]2022 May;21(10):1103-1119. PMID: 35240916 -
Calcif Tissue Int
Iron Overload-Induced Osteocyte Apoptosis Stimulates Osteoclast Differentiation Through Increasing Osteocytic RANKL Production In Vitro. [Abstract]2020 Nov;107(5):499-509. PMID: 32995951 -
Immunol Cell Biol
Serum amyloid A3 is required for caerulein-induced acute pancreatitis through induction of RIP3-dependent necroptosis. [Abstract]2021 Jan;99(1):34-48. PMID: 32725692 -
Mol Biol Rep
2020 Apr;47(4):2713-2722. PMID: 32185687 -
J Orthop Surg Res
Artesunate prevents knee intraarticular adhesion via PRKR-like ER kinase (PERK) signal pathway. [Abstract]2019 Dec 17;14(1):448. PMID: 31847860 -
Biochem Biophys Res Commun
2025 Sep 1:777:152330. PMID: 40652815 -
Biochem Biophys Res Commun
2025 May 28:775:152110. PMID: 40450990 -
Cell Physiol Biochem
2017;42(5):1822-1836. PMID: 28750402 -
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STAR Protoc
2023 Aug 8;4(3):102457. PMID: 37556320 -
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bioRxiv
2026 Mar 30:2026.03.28.714855. PMID: 41959534 -
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bioRxiv
2025 Nov 20:2025.11.19.689204. PMID: 41332750 -
bioRxiv
T cell fate is dictated by different antigen presenting cells in response to dietary versus gut epithelial self-antigen. [Abstract]2025 Nov 22:2025.11.06.687030. PMID: 41279661 -
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bioRxiv
The antibacterial factor APOL3 couples lysosomal damage to mitochondrial DNA efflux and type I IFN induction. [Abstract]2025 May 19:2025.05.16.654477. PMID: 40475483 -
Res Sq
2025 Feb 11:rs.3.rs-4138879. PMID: 39989975 -
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Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (194.75 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
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.
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.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
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.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.87 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.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.87 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.
Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:
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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.
Please enter your animal formula composition:
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Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
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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).
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO. Stock solution concentration: mg/mL.
1. Take μL DMSO stock solution;
2. Add μL .
μL , mix evenly;
3. Then add μL Tween 80, mix evenly;
4. Then add μL
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.
Protocol
Mouse: Stock solutions of Q-VD-OPh are prepared in DMSO and diluted in sterile PBS solution prior to injection. A final concentration of 10 mg/kg is chosen indicating neuroprotection at this concentration of Q-VD-OPh. Three-month old mice are divided into two groups: control, vehicle (n=3) or treated (n=2). Mice are injected i.p. three times a week with either Q-VD-OPh or vehicle for a total time period of 3 months[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Purity & Documentation
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References
[1]. Rohn TT, et al. Caspase activation in transgenic mice with Alzheimer-like pathology: results from a pilot study utilizing the caspase inhibitor, Q-VD-OPh. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2009 Nov 5;2(4):300-8. [Content Brief]
[2]. Kuzelová K, et al. Dose-dependent effects of the caspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh on different apoptosis-related processes. J Cell Biochem. 2011 Nov;112(11):3334-42. [Content Brief]
[3]. Caserta TM, et al. Q-VD-OPh, a broad spectrum caspase inhibitor with potent antiapoptotic properties. Apoptosis. 2003 Aug;8(4):345-52. [Content Brief]
[4]. Chen-Deutsch X, et al. Leuk Res. 2012 Jul;36(7):884-8. The pan-caspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh has anti-leukemia effects and can interact with vitamin D analogs to increase HPK1 signaling in AML cells. [Content Brief]
[5]. Laforge M, et al. The anti-caspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPH prevents AIDS disease progression in SIV-infected rhesus macaques. J Clin Invest. 2018 Apr 2;128(4):1627-1640. [Content Brief]
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 |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 1.9475 mL | 9.7373 mL | 19.4746 mL | 48.6864 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.3895 mL | 1.9475 mL | 3.8949 mL | 9.7373 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.1947 mL | 0.9737 mL | 1.9475 mL | 4.8686 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.1298 mL | 0.6492 mL | 1.2983 mL | 3.2458 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.0974 mL | 0.4869 mL | 0.9737 mL | 2.4343 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.0779 mL | 0.3895 mL | 0.7790 mL | 1.9475 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0649 mL | 0.3246 mL | 0.6492 mL | 1.6229 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0487 mL | 0.2434 mL | 0.4869 mL | 1.2172 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0389 mL | 0.1947 mL | 0.3895 mL | 0.9737 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0325 mL | 0.1623 mL | 0.3246 mL | 0.8114 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0243 mL | 0.1217 mL | 0.2434 mL | 0.6086 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0195 mL | 0.0974 mL | 0.1947 mL | 0.4869 mL |