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Adapalene (CD271), a third-generation synthetic retinoid, is widely used for the research of acne. Adapalene is a potent RAR agonist, with AC50s of 2.3 nM, 9.3 nM, and 22 nM for RARβ, RARγ, RARα, respectively. Adapalene also inhibits the enzymatic activity of GOT1 in a non-competitive manner. Adapalene exhibits anti-tumor activity.

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Adapalene Chemical Structure

Adapalene Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 106685-40-9

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Description

Adapalene (CD271), a third-generation synthetic retinoid, is widely used for the research of acne. Adapalene is a potent RAR agonist, with AC50s of 2.3 nM, 9.3 nM, and 22 nM for RARβ, RARγ, RARα, respectively. Adapalene also inhibits the enzymatic activity of GOT1 in a non-competitive manner. Adapalene exhibits anti-tumor activity[1][2][3].

IC50 & Target

AC50: 2.3 nM (RARβ), 9.3 nM (RARγ), and 22 nM (RARα)[1]

In Vitro

Adapalene (1-200 μM; 24 h) inhibits the viability of ES-2, HOV-7, MCF-7?, Hela, SW1990, HT1080, and MM-468 cells, with IC50s of 10.36 μM, 10.81 μM, 12.00 μM, 19.08 μM, 19.52 μM, 21.70 μM, and 31.47 μM, respectively[2].
? Adapalene (10-40 μM; 24 h) induces ES-2 cells apoptosis and inhibits proliferation in vitro[2].
? Adapalene (3-30 μM; 6-24 h) significantly increases the G1-phase population in LoVo or DLD1 cells[3].
? Adapalene (1-200 μM) inhibits GOT1 activity, with an IC50?of 21.79?μM[2].
? Adapalene (10-6-10-3 nM) inhibits the expression of plasma membrane-associated enzyme transglutaminase Type I, with an IC50 of 2.5 nM[1].

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

Cell Viability Assay[2]

Cell Line: Pancreatic cancer (SW1990, Aspc-1), breast cancer (mm-231, mm-468, MCF-7), liver cancer (Hep3B), cervical cancer (Hela), ovarian cancer (HOV-7, ES-2), normal cells (CHO, L929)
Concentration: 1-200 μM
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Inhibited the viability of cancer cells with higher GOT1 protein expression.

Apoptosis Analysis[2]

Cell Line: ES-2 cells[2]
Concentration: 10, 20, 40 μM
Incubation Time: 24 hours
Result: Showed a significant increase in apoptosis compared with the control group.
Down regulated the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and PARP.

Cell Cycle Analysis[3]

Cell Line: LoVo or DLD1 cells
Concentration: 3, 10, 30 μM
Incubation Time: 6, 12, 24 hours
Result: Caused cell cycle arrest in G1 phase in a dose- and time-dependent manner.
In Vivo

Adapalene (15-100 mg/kg; p.o. daily for 21 days) inhibits the growth of DLD1 cell-derived xenograft tumors in BALB/C nude mice[3].

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Animal Model: Female BALB/C nude mice (15 g, 4-5 weeks) were injected with DLD1 cells[3]
Dosage: 15, 20, 65, 100 mg/kg
Administration: P.o. daily for 21 days
Result: Significantly reduced tumor weight and volume.
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Molecular Weight

412.52

Formula

C28H28O3

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

COC1=C(C23CC4CC(C3)CC(C2)C4)C=C(C5=CC6=C(C=C(C(O)=O)C=C6)C=C5)C=C1

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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 : 10 mg/mL (24.24 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.4241 mL 12.1206 mL 24.2412 mL
5 mM 0.4848 mL 2.4241 mL 4.8482 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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    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: 1 mg/mL (2.42 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 1 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 (10.0 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% Corn Oil

    Solubility: ≥ 1 mg/mL (2.42 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 1 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (10.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.98%

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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 2.4241 mL 12.1206 mL 24.2412 mL 60.6031 mL
5 mM 0.4848 mL 2.4241 mL 4.8482 mL 12.1206 mL
10 mM 0.2424 mL 1.2121 mL 2.4241 mL 6.0603 mL
15 mM 0.1616 mL 0.8080 mL 1.6161 mL 4.0402 mL
20 mM 0.1212 mL 0.6060 mL 1.2121 mL 3.0302 mL
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