Idebenone
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Idebenone, a well-appreciated mitochondrial protectant, exhibits protective efficacy against neurotoxicity and can be used for the research of Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease. Idebenone (oxidised form) has a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on the enzymatic metabolism of arachidonic acid in astroglial homogenates (IC50=16.65 μM). Idebenone, a coenzyme Q10 analog and an antioxidant, induces apoptotic cell death in the human dopaminergic neuroblastoma SHSY-5Y cells. Idebenone quickly crosses the blood-brain barrier.
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- Reinheit: 99.84%
- CAS. Nr.: 58186-27-9
- Formel: C19H30O5
- Molecular Weight:338.44
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Speicherung:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 1 year , -20°C, 6 months
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Idebenone
More- Adv Sci (Weinh). 2025 Nov 7:e18323. [Abstract]
- J Neuroinflammation. 2025 Jul 9;22(1):176. [Abstract]
- Phytomedicine. 2024 Sep 12:135:156041. [Abstract]
- Mater Design. 2024 Apr 25:112972
- Free Radic Biol Med. 2025 Feb 1:227:129-142. [Abstract]
- Eur J Pharmacol. 2023 Mar 15:943:175569. [Abstract]
- Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2021 Feb 17:17:533-543. [Abstract]
- Res Sq. 2026 Mar 4.
- Heliyon. 2024 Jul 9;10(15):e34321. [Abstract]
- Oncotarget. 2018 Jan 30;9(15):12137-12153. [Abstract]
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In Vivo Efficacy Study
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Biologische Aktivität
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Cell Line
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Type | Value | Description | References |
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| Fibroblast | EC50 |
592 nM
Compound: Idebenone
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Cytoprotective activity against BSO-induced human FRDA primary patient fibroblasts compound pretreated 12 hrs prior to BSO-induction measured after 48 hrs by calcein-AM-based cell viability assay
Cytoprotective activity against BSO-induced human FRDA primary patient fibroblasts compound pretreated 12 hrs prior to BSO-induction measured after 48 hrs by calcein-AM-based cell viability assay
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[PMID: 22137789] |
| Fibroblast | EC50 |
850 nM
Compound: Idebenone
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Cytoprotectant activity against L-buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine-induced cell death in Friedreich ataxia patient fibroblasts assessed as increase of cell viability
Cytoprotectant activity against L-buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine-induced cell death in Friedreich ataxia patient fibroblasts assessed as increase of cell viability
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[PMID: 21600768] |
| Fibroblast | GI50 |
98 μM
Compound: Idebenone
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Growth inhibition of human FRDA primary patient fibroblasts after 48 hrs by calcein-AM-based cell viability assay
Growth inhibition of human FRDA primary patient fibroblasts after 48 hrs by calcein-AM-based cell viability assay
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[PMID: 22137789] |
| HepG2 | EC50 |
0.94 μM
Compound: Idebenone
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Suppression of rotenone-induced ATP depletion in human HepG2 cells incubated for 2 hrs by Celltiter-Glo assay
Suppression of rotenone-induced ATP depletion in human HepG2 cells incubated for 2 hrs by Celltiter-Glo assay
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[PMID: 33180495] |
| HepG2 | IC50 |
64.5 μM
Compound: Idebenone
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Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by Celltiter-blue assay
Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by Celltiter-blue assay
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[PMID: 33180495] |
| HL-60 | IC50 |
>200 μM
Compound: 3
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Antiproliferative activity against human mitochondrial gene-knockout HL60 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human mitochondrial gene-knockout HL60 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 23432053] |
| HL-60 | IC50 |
36 μM
Compound: 3
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Antiproliferative activity against human HL60 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HL60 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 23432053] |
| HL-60 | IC50 |
70 μM
Compound: 3
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Inhibition of tPMET complex in human mitochondrial gene-knockout HL60 cells after 30 mins by WST-1/mPMS reduction assay
Inhibition of tPMET complex in human mitochondrial gene-knockout HL60 cells after 30 mins by WST-1/mPMS reduction assay
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[PMID: 23432053] |
| HL-60 | IC50 |
77 μM
Compound: 3
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Inhibition of tPMET complex in human HL60 cells after 30 mins by WST-1/mPMS reduction assay
Inhibition of tPMET complex in human HL60 cells after 30 mins by WST-1/mPMS reduction assay
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[PMID: 23432053] |
| SH-SY5Y | IC50 |
15.9 μM
Compound: Idebenone
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Cytotoxicity against human SH-SY5Y cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by Celltiter-blue assay
Cytotoxicity against human SH-SY5Y cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by Celltiter-blue assay
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[PMID: 33180495] |
Idebenone, a compound with protective efficacy against neurotoxicity both in in vitro and in in vivo models, exists in two different oxidative states: the ubiquinol-derivative (reduced idebenone) and the ubiquinone-derivative (oxidised idebenone)[1].
Idebenone (oxidised form) preferentially inhibits cyclooxygenase vs. lipoxygenase metabolism (IC50 ratio lipoxygenase/cyclooxygenase: 3.22)[1].
Idebenone (oxidised form) behaves similarly as indomethacin and piroxicam—two typical anti-inflammatory agents[1].
Idebenone (oxidised form) inhibits total arachidonic acid metabolism, cyclooxygenase metabolism, lipoxygenase metabolism, lipoxygenase/cyclooxygenase with IC50s of 16.65±3.48, 14.44±2.99, 46.51±7.20, and 3.22 μM[1].
Idebenone (1-10 μM; for 24-72 h) has no effect on the cell viability of SHSY-5Y cells[2].
Idebenone (25 μM or higher concentrations; for 24-72 h) shows significant reduction in cell viability of SHSY-5Y cells[2].
Idebenone (30 μM) induces up-regulation of BAX expression and the caspase-3 activity[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:The human dopaminergic neuroblastma cell line, SHSY-5Y cells
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Concentration:1, 3, 10, 15, 25, 30, and 90 μM
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Incubation Time:24, 48, and 72 hours
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Result:Had no apparent detrimental effects on cell viability as indicated by the absence of trypan blue-positive staining in the cells at concentrations of 1, 3, 10 μM.
Exhibited some degree of trypan blue-positive staining at 15 μM. Showed extensive trypan blue-positive staining at 25 μM and 30 μM.
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Cell Line:SHSY-5Y cells
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Concentration:10 μM, 30 μM
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Incubation Time:72 hours
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Result:The total RNA of BAX from SHSY-5Y cells exposed to 10 μM was not different from that of the untreated control cells.
The BAX expression in SHSY-5Y cells exposed to 30 μM was significantly up-regulated when compared with the untreated control cells and cells exposed to 10 μM.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
| NCT Number | Sponsor | Condition | Start Date |
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| NCT01329991 | Plexxikon| | 2011-05 | PHASE1 |
Chemical Information
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CAS. Nr. 58186-27-9
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 338.44
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Formel C19H30O5
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Color Yellow to orange
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SMILES
O=C1C(CCCCCCCCCCO)=C(C)C(C(OC)=C1OC)=O
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Versand
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Speicherung
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 1 year -20°C 6 months
Publications (10)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Adv Sci (Weinh)
Fe-S Protein FDX1 Triggers Tumor-Intrinsic Innate Immunity via Mitochondrial Nucleic Acids Release to Orchestrate Ferroptosis in CCRCC. [Abstract]2025 Nov 7:e18323. PMID: 41199656
Idebenone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Adv Sci (Weinh). 2025 Nov 7:e18323. [Abstract]
Immunoblots of ferroptosis markers in FDX1-overexpressing cells treated with Fer-1 (10 µM), Idebenone (IDE, 50 µM), DFO (100 µM), or 7-DHC (50 µM) for 24 h; β-tubulin-normalized expression shown.
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J Neuroinflammation
Pharmacological inhibition of the cGAS-STING pathway suppresses microglia pyroptosis in sepsis-associated encephalopathy. [Abstract]2025 Jul 9;22(1):176. PMID: 40634978
Idebenone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Neuroinflammation. 2025 Jul 9;22(1):176. [Abstract]
Idebenone (10 mg/kg; i.p.; single dose) significantly inhibited the upregulation of mRNA levels of STING, IFN-α, IFN-β, IL-1β, GSDMD, NLRP3, and Caspase-1 in the hippocampus of mice subjected to cecal ligation and puncture (CLP).
Idebenone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Neuroinflammation. 2025 Jul 9;22(1):176. [Abstract]
Idebenone (10 mg/kg; i.p.; single dose) alleviated cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced neuronal damage, restored the integrity of cellular structure, and reduced pyknotic nuclei.
Idebenone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Neuroinflammation. 2025 Jul 9;22(1):176. [Abstract]
Idebenone (10 mg/kg; i.p.; single dose) significantly improved the 5-day survival rate of cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced septic mice compared to untreated controls.
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Phytomedicine
Jiawei Xionggui Decoction promotes meningeal lymphatic vessels clearance of β-amyloid by inhibiting arachidonic acid pathway. [Abstract]2024 Sep 12:135:156041. PMID: 39299091
Idebenone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Phytomedicine. 2024 Sep 12:135:156041. [Abstract]
Idebenone (Ideb, 15 µM; 24.5 h) significantly inhibited the enhanced expression of COX-2 in C8-D1A cells induced by Aβ23-35 (100 µM; 24 h).
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Free Radic Biol Med
Ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 regulated oligodendrocytes ferroptosis rescued by idebenone in spinal cord injury. [Abstract]2025 Feb 1:227:129-142. PMID: 39626861 -
Eur J Pharmacol
Idebenone attenuates ferroptosis by inhibiting excessive autophagy via the ROS-AMPK-mTOR pathway to preserve cardiac function after myocardial infarction. [Abstract]2023 Mar 15:943:175569. PMID: 36740037 -
Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat
Therapeutic Effect of Idebenone on Rats with Vascular Dementia via the MicroRNA-216a/RSK2/NF-κB Axis. [Abstract]2021 Feb 17:17:533-543. PMID: 33628024 -
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Heliyon
Synergistic delivery of hADSC-Exos and antioxidants has inhibitory effects on UVB-induced skin photoaging. [Abstract]2024 Jul 9;10(15):e34321. PMID: 39144947 -
Oncotarget
Synergistic neuroprotective effect of rasagiline and idebenone against retinal ischemia-reperfusion injury via the Lin28-let-7-Dicer pathway. [Abstract]2018 Jan 30;9(15):12137-12153. PMID: 29552298
Idebenone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Oncotarget. 2018 Jan 30;9(15):12137-12153. [Abstract]
Retinal protection of Rasagiline combined with Idebenone against retinal ischemia-reperfusion (RIR) injury. Western blot analysis for the expression level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the whole IR-injured retinas.
Lösungsmittel & Löslichkeit
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (295.47 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
* "≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
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 year; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.
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 year; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.
Konzentration (Stammlösung) × Volumen (Stammlösung) = Konzentration (Ziellösung) × Volumen (Ziellösung)
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 (7.39 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 (7.39 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.
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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.
Reinheit & Dokumentation
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Verweise
[1]. G Civenni, et al. Inhibitory effect of the neuroprotective agent idebenone on arachidonic acid metabolism in astrocytes.Eur J Pharmacol. 1999 Apr 9;370(2):161-7. [Content Brief]
[2]. Kwok-Keung Tai, et al. Idebenone induces apoptotic cell death in the human dopaminergic neuroblastoma SHSY-5Y cells. Neurotox Res. 2011 Nov;20(4):321-8. [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, 1 year; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 year. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 2.9547 mL | 14.7737 mL | 29.5473 mL | 73.8683 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.5909 mL | 2.9547 mL | 5.9095 mL | 14.7737 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.2955 mL | 1.4774 mL | 2.9547 mL | 7.3868 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.1970 mL | 0.9849 mL | 1.9698 mL | 4.9246 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.1477 mL | 0.7387 mL | 1.4774 mL | 3.6934 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1182 mL | 0.5909 mL | 1.1819 mL | 2.9547 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0985 mL | 0.4925 mL | 0.9849 mL | 2.4623 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0739 mL | 0.3693 mL | 0.7387 mL | 1.8467 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0591 mL | 0.2955 mL | 0.5909 mL | 1.4774 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0492 mL | 0.2462 mL | 0.4925 mL | 1.2311 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0369 mL | 0.1847 mL | 0.3693 mL | 0.9234 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0295 mL | 0.1477 mL | 0.2955 mL | 0.7387 mL |