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Sulforaphane is an isothiocyanate present naturally in widely consumed vegetables. Sulforaphane increases tumor suppressor protein transcription and inhibits histone deacetylase activity. Sulforaphane activates Nrf2 and inhibits high glucose-induced progression of pancreatic cancer via AMPK dependent signaling. Sulforaphane has shown anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities.

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Sulforaphane Chemical Structure

Sulforaphane Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 4478-93-7

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    Sulforaphane purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Eur J Pharmacol. 2021 Aug 7;174412.  [Abstract]

    Western blotting analysis shows that CIBP can significantly induce the protein expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 in the spinal cord and that intrathecal administration of Sulforaphane (SFN) can further promoted the protein expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 protein.

    Sulforaphane purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Eur J Pharmacol. 2021 Aug 7;174412.  [Abstract]

    Immunofluorescence histochemistry confirmes that Sulforaphane (SFN) treatment further increased Nrf2 and HO-1 expression in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord of CIBP rats.

    Sulforaphane purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Theranostics. 2020 Jun 5;10(16):7319-7334.  [Abstract]

    Western blot detection of Nrf2, TLR4, IRF1, iNOS, and ARG-1 levels following Sulforaphane (SFN; 10 μM or 20 μM) treatment or Nrf2 upregulation/downregulation in BMDMs co-cultured with COM-stimulated TECs. SFN treatment activates Nrf2 expression, which then downregulates the expression of TLR4, IRF1, and iNOS and upregulates the expression of ARG-1.

    Sulforaphane purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Theranostics. 2020 Jun 5;10(16):7319-7334.  [Abstract]

    The distribution of iNOS (green) and ARG-1 (red) in BMDMs according to immunofluorescence. Sulforaphane (SFN; 10 μM or 20 μM) decreases iNOS and increases ARG-1 levels.

    Sulforaphane purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Vascul Pharmacol. 2018 Oct;109:56-71.  [Abstract]

    A representative western blot analysis gel showing the reduces abundance of eNOS relative to GAPDH in tissues cultured under hyperglycaemic conditions (25 mM glucose: 25) versus either freshly isolated tissues (F, first lane on left) or tissues cultured under euglycaemic conditions (10 mM glucose: 10). The abundance of eNOS is preserved for tissues cultured in 25 mM glucose along with 1 μM Sulforaphane (25+S).
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    Description

    Sulforaphane is an isothiocyanate present naturally in widely consumed vegetables. Sulforaphane increases tumor suppressor protein transcription and inhibits histone deacetylase activity. Sulforaphane activates Nrf2 and inhibits high glucose-induced progression of pancreatic cancer via AMPK dependent signaling. Sulforaphane has shown anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2][3][4].

    IC50 & Target[1]

    HDAC

     

    In Vitro

    Sulforaphane induces a cell cycle arrest in a dose-dependent manner, followed by cell death. This sulforaphane-induced cell cycle arrest was correlated with an increased expression of cyclins A and B1. Sulforaphane induces cell death via an apoptotic process. Sulforaphane inhibits the reinitiation of growth and diminishes cellular viability in quiescent colon carcinoma cells (HT29) and has a lower toxicity on differentiated CaCo2 cells[1]. Pre-treatment of H9c2 rat myoblasts with sulforaphane decreases the apoptotic cell number and the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins (Bax, caspase-3 and cytochrome c), as well as the doxorubicin-induced increase in mitochondrial membrane potential. Furthermore, sulforaphane increases the mRNA and protein expression of heme oxygenase-1, which consequently reduces the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS, measured using MitoSOX Red reagent) in the mitochondria which are induced by doxorubicin[2].

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

    In Vivo

    Sulforaphane can block the formation of ammary tumors in Sprague-Dawley rats treated with single doses of 9,10-dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene. Administration of sulforaphane reduces the incidence, multiplicity, and weights and delays the development of the mammary tumors evoked by a single dose of DMBA in female Sprague-Dawley rats[3].

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

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    Molecular Weight

    177.29

    Formula

    C6H11NOS2

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    Appearance

    Liquid

    Color

    Colorless to light yellow

    SMILES

    O=S(CCCCN=C=S)C

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    Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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    -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light

    *The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

    Solvent & Solubility
    In Vitro: 

    DMSO : ≥ 62.5 mg/mL (352.53 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    H2O : 50 mg/mL (282.02 mM; Need ultrasonic)

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 5.6405 mL 28.2024 mL 56.4048 mL
    5 mM 1.1281 mL 5.6405 mL 11.2810 mL
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    * Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

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    • Protocol 1

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

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (14.10 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.
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      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (14.10 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.

    For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
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      Add each solvent one by one:  30 % SBE-β-CD

      Solubility: 10 mg/mL (56.40 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 99.75%

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    Cell Assay
    [1]

    HT29 cells are seeded at low density (5×104 cells/mL) in 35- or 120-mm diameter Primaria dishes in standard medium containing 5% FCS. One day after seeding, medium is changed, and HT29 cells are treated with sulforaphane (0-30 μM). An equivalent amount of the solvent (ethanol) is added to control cells (0.2% final concentration). Drug effect on cellular viability is evaluated using the MTT assay[1].

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

    Animal Administration
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    Rats: At age 47, 48, 49, 50, and 51 days, each animal receives by gavage either 0.5 mL of Emulphor EL-620 alone or the specified doses (75, 100, or 150 μM daily) of sulforaphane or compound 2, 3, or 4 in 0.5 mL of Emulphor EL-620. On day 50, 3 hr after administration of the vehicle or protector, all rats also receive an intragastric instillation of 8.0 mg of DMBA dissolved in 1.0 mL of sesame oil. This dose of DMBA is selected to produce a substantial tumor incidence, but not one so high as to overwhelm a potential chemoprotective effect. The animals are examined once weekly for the appearance and location of palpable tumors. At age 202 days, i.e., 152 days after carcinogen administration, all animals are euthanized with ether and weighed. The tumors are separated from fat and connective tissue by dissection, weighed, and fixed in buffered 10% formalin. All tumors are identified microscopically by examination of stained sections[3].

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

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    Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

    * Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.

    Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
    H2O / DMSO 1 mM 5.6405 mL 28.2024 mL 56.4048 mL 141.0119 mL
    5 mM 1.1281 mL 5.6405 mL 11.2810 mL 28.2024 mL
    10 mM 0.5640 mL 2.8202 mL 5.6405 mL 14.1012 mL
    15 mM 0.3760 mL 1.8802 mL 3.7603 mL 9.4008 mL
    20 mM 0.2820 mL 1.4101 mL 2.8202 mL 7.0506 mL
    25 mM 0.2256 mL 1.1281 mL 2.2562 mL 5.6405 mL
    30 mM 0.1880 mL 0.9401 mL 1.8802 mL 4.7004 mL
    40 mM 0.1410 mL 0.7051 mL 1.4101 mL 3.5253 mL
    50 mM 0.1128 mL 0.5640 mL 1.1281 mL 2.8202 mL
    60 mM 0.0940 mL 0.4700 mL 0.9401 mL 2.3502 mL
    80 mM 0.0705 mL 0.3525 mL 0.7051 mL 1.7626 mL
    100 mM 0.0564 mL 0.2820 mL 0.5640 mL 1.4101 mL

    * Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.

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