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SN-38  (Synonyms: 7-Ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin)

Cat. No.: HY-13704 Purity: 99.89%
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SN-38 is an active metabolite of the Topoisomerase I inhibitor Irinotecan. SN-38 inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis with IC50s of 0.077 and 1.3 μM, respectively.

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SN-38 Chemical Structure

SN-38 Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 86639-52-3

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Description

SN-38 is an active metabolite of the Topoisomerase I inhibitor Irinotecan. SN-38 inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis with IC50s of 0.077 and 1.3 μM, respectively[1][2][3][4].

IC50 & Target[1]

Topoisomerase I

 

Camptothecins

 

In Vitro

The IC50 values for LoVo, HCT116, and HT29 cell lines is 20 nM, 50 nM, 130 nM, respectively. In all three SN-38 resistant cell lines Top1 activity is maintained in the presence of high concentrations of SN-38[2].

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

In Vivo

SN-38, the active and toxic metabolite of the anticancer prodrug Irinotecan. At 30 minutes after administration, Irinotecan plasma concentrations in Slco1a/1b(−/−) mice are 1.9-fold higher than in the wild-type mice (1.89 vs. 1.01 μM, respectively), whereas SN-38 plasma concentrations of Slco1a/1b(−/−) mice are 8-fold higher compare with wild-type mice (0.4 μg/mL vs. 0.05 μg/mL, respectively). Overall plasma exposure [AUC(5-240)] of Irinotecan is 1.7-fold higher in Oatp1a/1b knockout mice versus wild-type mice (209.8±6.7 vs. 120.9±4.4 μM/min; P<0.01), and 2.9-fold higher for SN-38 (50±2.9 vs. 12±2 μM/min; P<0.001)[3].

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

Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight

392.40

Formula

C22H20N2O5

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

Off-white to yellow

SMILES

O=C1[C@](O)(CC)C2=C(CO1)C(N3CC4=C(CC)C5=CC(O)=CC=C5N=C4C3=C2)=O

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 1 year
-20°C 6 months
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 25 mg/mL (63.71 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.5484 mL 12.7421 mL 25.4842 mL
5 mM 0.5097 mL 2.5484 mL 5.0968 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, 1 years; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

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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    90% Corn Oil

    Solubility: 2.5 mg/mL (6.37 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 2.5 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 (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

  • Protocol 2

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

    Solubility: 2.08 mg/mL (5.30 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 2.08 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 (20.8 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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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: 99.89%

References
Cell Assay
[2]

In vitro SN-38 sensitivity is determined using the MTT assay. Cells are seeded in 96-well plates, and a range of SN-38 concentrations is added the following day. Following 48 h of drug exposure, the medium is discarded and the plates are incubated with medium containing MTT (0.5 mg/mL) for 3 h. Acidified (0.02 M HCl) sodium dodecyl sulphate (20 %) is added to dissolve the formed formazan. Optical density at 570 nm (and 670 nm for background) is measured, and the cell viability is calculated in percent compared to untreated cells. Experiments are repeated three times and the mean IC50 value ± standard deviation is determined. Relative resistance for each resistant cell line is calculated by dividing the mean IC50 value of the resistant cell line by the mean IC50 value of the corresponding parental cell line[2].

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

Animal Administration
[3]

Mice[3]
Female wild-type, Slco1a/1b(−/−)(Oatp1a/1b knockout), Slco1a/1b(−/−);1B1(tg), and Slco1a/1b(−/−);1B3(tg) (liver-specific OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 humanized transgenic) mice of comparable genetic background (>99% FVB) between 8 and 14 weeks of age are used. Irinotecan (20 mg/mL in water-based solution containing NaOH, lactic acid, and sorbitol) is diluted with saline (to 2 mg/mL) for administration of 10 mg/kg; 5 μL/g bodyweight are administered intravenously to mice. SN-38 is dissolved in DMSO (1 mg/mL) and 1 μL/g body weight is administered intravenously to mice to achieve a dosage of 1 mg/kg. The experiments are terminated by isoflurane anaesthesia, heparin-blood sampling by cardiac puncture followed by cervical dislocation and tissue collection. Blood samples are centrifuged at 5,200 × g for 5 minutes at 4°C and plasma is collected and stored at −30°C until analysis.

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

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, 1 years; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.5484 mL 12.7421 mL 25.4842 mL 63.7105 mL
5 mM 0.5097 mL 2.5484 mL 5.0968 mL 12.7421 mL
10 mM 0.2548 mL 1.2742 mL 2.5484 mL 6.3711 mL
15 mM 0.1699 mL 0.8495 mL 1.6989 mL 4.2474 mL
20 mM 0.1274 mL 0.6371 mL 1.2742 mL 3.1855 mL
25 mM 0.1019 mL 0.5097 mL 1.0194 mL 2.5484 mL
30 mM 0.0849 mL 0.4247 mL 0.8495 mL 2.1237 mL
40 mM 0.0637 mL 0.3186 mL 0.6371 mL 1.5928 mL
50 mM 0.0510 mL 0.2548 mL 0.5097 mL 1.2742 mL
60 mM 0.0425 mL 0.2124 mL 0.4247 mL 1.0618 mL
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