alpha-Hederin (Synonyms: α-Hederin)

Name: alpha-Hederin
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SKU: HY-N0255
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alpha-Hederin (α-Hederin), a monodesmosidic triterpenoid saponin, exhibits promising antitumor potential against a variety of human cancer cell lines. alpha-Hederin could inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of gastric cancer accompanied by glutathione decrement and reactive oxygen species generation via activating mitochondrial dependent pathway.

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CAS No. : 27013-91-8

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: alpha-Hederin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Adv Sci (Weinh). 2025 Jul 16:e17278. [Abstract]; Cell viability of SKOV‐3, OVCAR‐8, and IOSE‐80 cells treated with increasing concentrations of α‐Hederin (2.5, 5, 10, 15, 20 μM) for 24 and 48 h, measured by the CCK‐8 assay.

: alpha-Hederin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Adv Sci (Weinh). 2025 Jul 16:e17278. [Abstract]; Representative images of EdU staining in cells treated with 0, 5, or 10 µM α‐Hederin for 48 h to assess proliferation.

: alpha-Hederin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Adv Sci (Weinh). 2025 Jul 16:e17278. [Abstract]; Representative images of colony formation in SKOV‐3, OVCAR‐8, and IOSE‐80 cells treated with α‐Hederin (5, 10 μM).

: alpha-Hederin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Adv Sci (Weinh). 2025 Jul 16:e17278. [Abstract]; Representative flow cytometry plots of the cell cycle distribution in SKOV‐3 and OVCAR‐8 cells following treatment with 0, 5, or 10 µM α‐Hederin for 48h.

: alpha-Hederin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Adv Sci (Weinh). 2025 Jul 16:e17278. [Abstract]; Western blot analysis of Cyclin D1, CDK4, and p53 expression in response to α‐Hederin at 5 or 10 µM for 48 h.

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Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
A549	IC₅₀	12.29 μM Compound: 12a	Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 23992864]
A549	IC₅₀	15.3 μM Compound: 1, PSA	Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 25958248]
A549	IC₅₀	28 μM Compound: 24	Cell membrane permeabilization in human A549 cells assessed as drug level causing decrease in calcein fluorescence Cell membrane permeabilization in human A549 cells assessed as drug level causing decrease in calcein fluorescence	[PMID: 19200744]
A549	IC₅₀	33 μM Compound: 24	Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 48 hrs by resazurin reduction test Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells after 48 hrs by resazurin reduction test	[PMID: 19200744]
Bel-7402	IC₅₀	13.2 μM Compound: 1, PSA	Cytotoxicity against human Bel7402 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human Bel7402 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 25958248]
DLD-1	IC₅₀	38 μM Compound: 24	Cell membrane permeabilization in human DLD1 cells assessed as drug level causing decrease in calcein fluorescence Cell membrane permeabilization in human DLD1 cells assessed as drug level causing decrease in calcein fluorescence	[PMID: 19200744]
DLD-1	IC₅₀	60 μM Compound: 24	Cytotoxicity against human DLD1 cells after 48 hrs by resazurin reduction test Cytotoxicity against human DLD1 cells after 48 hrs by resazurin reduction test	[PMID: 19200744]
ECV-304	IC₅₀	29 μM Compound: Alpha-hederin	Membrane toxicity against human ECV304 cells after 2 hrs by LDH release assay Membrane toxicity against human ECV304 cells after 2 hrs by LDH release assay	[PMID: 24084294]
ECV-304	IC₅₀	29 μM Compound: alpha-hederin	Membranolytic activity in human ECV304 cells assessed as leakage of intracellular lactate dehydrogenase after 2 hrs by spectrophotometry Membranolytic activity in human ECV304 cells assessed as leakage of intracellular lactate dehydrogenase after 2 hrs by spectrophotometry	[PMID: 22503361]
ECV-304	IC₅₀	35 μM Compound: Alpha-hederin	Cytotoxicity against human ECV304 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human ECV304 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 24084294]
ECV-304	IC₅₀	35 μM Compound: alpha-hederin	Cytotoxicity against human ECV304 cells after 72 hrs by Hoechst 33258 staining based fluorescence assay Cytotoxicity against human ECV304 cells after 72 hrs by Hoechst 33258 staining based fluorescence assay	[PMID: 22503361]
HL-60	IC₅₀	11.78 μM Compound: 12a	Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 23992864]
HL-60	IC₅₀	7.1 μg/mL Compound: 2	Cytotoxicity against human HL-60 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HL-60 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 10514313]
HL-60	IC₅₀	7.1 μg/mL Compound: page 1228, R18C1	Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HL60 cells by MTT assay	[PMID: 11575962]
HeLa	IC₅₀	21.18 μM Compound: 12a	Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 23992864]
HepG2	IC₅₀	16.34 μM Compound: 12a	Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 23992864]
HepG2	IC₅₀	5.5 μM Compound: 8	Inhibition of TNF-alpha-induced NFkappaB activation in human HepG2 cells after 1 hr by luciferase reporter assay Inhibition of TNF-alpha-induced NFkappaB activation in human HepG2 cells after 1 hr by luciferase reporter assay	[PMID: 21870831]
L02	IC₅₀	11.5 μM Compound: 1, PSA	Cytotoxicity against human HL7702 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HL7702 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 25958248]
L02	IC₅₀	20.98 μM Compound: BD	Cytotoxicity against human L02 cells by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human L02 cells by MTT assay	[PMID: 33964439]
RAW264.7	IC₅₀	1.1 μM Compound: 10	Antiinflammatory activity in mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as inhibition of LPS-induced nitirc oxide production preincubated for 1 hr followed by LPS-stimulation and measured after 18 hrs by Griess assay Antiinflammatory activity in mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as inhibition of LPS-induced nitirc oxide production preincubated for 1 hr followed by LPS-stimulation and measured after 18 hrs by Griess assay	[PMID: 31301930]
SMMC-7721	IC₅₀	10.8 μM Compound: 1, PSA	Cytotoxicity against human SMMC7721 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human SMMC7721 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 25958248]
U-87MG ATCC	IC₅₀	17.34 μM Compound: 12a	Cytotoxicity against human U87MG cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human U87MG cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 23992864]

In Vitro

alpha-Hederin (α-Hederin) is cytotoxic and inhibits proliferation in both cel lines at rather low concentrations. alpha-Hederin (α-Hederin)reduces the mitotic activity in treated cells^[2].

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

In Vivo

alpha-Hederin (α-Hederin) has preventive effect on sensitized rats like thymoquinone. It may intervene in miRNA-126 expression, which consequently could interfere with IL-13 secretion pathway leading to a reduction in inflammatory responses^[3].

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

Molecular Weight

750.96

Formula

C₄₁H₆₆O₁₂

CAS No.

27013-91-8

Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

OC[C@@]1(C)[C@]2([H])CC[C@@]3(C)[C@]4(C)CC[C@@]5(C(O)=O)CCC(C)(C)C[C@@]5([H])C4=CC[C@]3([H])[C@@]2(C)CC[C@@H]1O[C@]6([H])OC[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]6O[C@@]7([H])[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](C)O7

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	2 years
	-20°C	1 year

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (133.16 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H₂O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

Preparing
Stock Solutions

Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg

1 mM	1.3316 mL	6.6581 mL	13.3163 mL
5 mM	0.2663 mL	1.3316 mL	2.6633 mL
10 mM	0.1332 mL	0.6658 mL	1.3316 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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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 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (3.33 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.
Protocol 2

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (3.33 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.
Protocol 3

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (3.33 mM); Clear solution

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

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Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).

The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only. If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).

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: 98.10%

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References

[1]. Wang J, et al. α-Hederin induces the apoptosis of gastric cancer cells accompanied by glutathione decrement and reactive oxygen species generation via activating mitochondrial dependent pathway. Phytother Res. 2020;34(3):601-611. [Content Brief]

[2]. Danloy S et al. Effects of alpha-hederin, a saponin extracted from Hedera helix, on cells cultured in vitro. Planta Med, 1994 Feb, 60(1):45-9. [Content Brief]

[3]. Maryam Fallahi et al. Effect of Alpha-Hederin, the active constituent of Nigella sativa, on miRNA-126, IL-13 mRNA levels and inflammation of lungs in ovalbumin-sensitized male rats. Planta Med, 1994 Feb, 60(1):45-9. [Content Brief]

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg

DMSO	1 mM	1.3316 mL	6.6581 mL	13.3163 mL	33.2907 mL
	5 mM	0.2663 mL	1.3316 mL	2.6633 mL	6.6581 mL
	10 mM	0.1332 mL	0.6658 mL	1.3316 mL	3.3291 mL
	15 mM	0.0888 mL	0.4439 mL	0.8878 mL	2.2194 mL
	20 mM	0.0666 mL	0.3329 mL	0.6658 mL	1.6645 mL
	25 mM	0.0533 mL	0.2663 mL	0.5327 mL	1.3316 mL
	30 mM	0.0444 mL	0.2219 mL	0.4439 mL	1.1097 mL
	40 mM	0.0333 mL	0.1665 mL	0.3329 mL	0.8323 mL
	50 mM	0.0266 mL	0.1332 mL	0.2663 mL	0.6658 mL
	60 mM	0.0222 mL	0.1110 mL	0.2219 mL	0.5548 mL
	80 mM	0.0166 mL	0.0832 mL	0.1665 mL	0.4161 mL
	100 mM	0.0133 mL	0.0666 mL	0.1332 mL	0.3329 mL

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