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Berberine (Natural Yellow 18) is an alkaloid isolated from the Chinese herbal medicine Huanglian, as an antibiotic. Berberine (Natural Yellow 18) induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and inhibits DNA topoisomerase. Berberine (Natural Yellow 18) has antineoplastic properties. The sulfate form (HY-N0716B) improves bioavailability.

At equivalent molar concentrations, both the salt and free forms of a compound exhibit comparable biological activity. Nevertheless, the salt form (Berberine sulfate) usually boasts enhanced water solubility and stability.

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Berberine Chemical Structure

Berberine Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 2086-83-1

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    Berberine purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: BMC Pharmacol Toxicol. 2023 May 11;24(1):29.  [Abstract]

    Berberine (BBR; 0.625, 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10 µM; 48 h) inhibits the viability of A431cells in a dose-dependent matter.

    Berberine purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: BMC Pharmacol Toxicol. 2023 May 11;24(1):29.  [Abstract]

    Berberine (BBR; 2.5, 5, 10 µM; 48 h) inhibits EGFR phosphorylation in a dose-dependent matter in A431cells.

    Berberine purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: BMC Pharmacol Toxicol. 2023 May 11;24(1):29.  [Abstract]

    Berberine (BBR; 2.5 µM; 10 days) significantly inhibits NCI-H441 colony formation.
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    Berberine (Natural Yellow 18) is an alkaloid isolated from the Chinese herbal medicine Huanglian, as an antibiotic. Berberine (Natural Yellow 18) induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and inhibits DNA topoisomerase. Berberine (Natural Yellow 18) has antineoplastic properties. The sulfate form (HY-N0716B) improves bioavailability[1].

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    ROS[1]
    DNA topoisomerase[1]

    In Vitro

    Berberine (1.25-160 μM; 72 hours) has potential inhibitory effects on the proliferation of four colorectal carcinoma cell lines LoVo, HCT116, SW480, and HT-29[1].
    Berberine (1.25-160 μM; 24-72 hours) induces a time- and dose-dependent inhibition of LoVo cell growth[1].
    LoVo cells are exposure to Berberine (10-80 μM) for 24 h. Cell cycle analysis of 40 μM Berberine-treated LoVo cells by flow cytometry shows accumulation of cells in the G2/M phase[1].
    Berberine (10-80 μM) suppresses cyclin B1, cdc2 and cdc25c protein expression after 24 h, especially at the dose of 80.0 μM[1].

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

    Cell Proliferation Assay[1]

    Cell Line: Four colorectal carcinoma cell lines LoVo, HCT116, SW480, and HT-29
    Concentration: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, and 160 μM
    Incubation Time: 72 hours
    Result: Inhibited the proliferation of four cell lines. The IC50 ranged from 40.8±4.1 μM (LoVo) to 98.6±2.9 μM (HCT116).

    Cell Proliferation Assay[1]

    Cell Line: Colorectal carcinoma cell lines LoVo
    Concentration: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, and 160 μM
    Incubation Time: 24, 48, 72 hours
    Result: Induced a time- and dose-dependent inhibition of cell growth. By 72 h, 160.0 μM induced 71.1±1.9 % growth inhibitions in LoVo cells.

    Cell Cycle Analysis[1]

    Cell Line: LoVo cells
    Concentration: 0, 10, 20, 40, or 80 μM
    Incubation Time: 24 hours
    Result: Exposure to 40.0 μM induced G2/M-phase cell cycle arrest, an increase in the G2/M-phase population and a progressive decline in the G1 population.

    Western Blot Analysis[1]

    Cell Line: LoVo cells
    Concentration: 10, 20, 40, or 80 μM
    Incubation Time: 24 hours
    Result: Suppressed cyclin B1, cdc2 and cdc25c protein expression.
    In Vivo

    Berberine (10, 30, or 50 mg/kg/day; gastrointestinal gavage; for 10 consecutive days) inhibits the growth of human colorectal adenocarcinoma in vivo. Berberine at doses of 30 and 50 mg/kg/day taken by gastrointestinal gavage shows inhibitory rates of 33.1% and 45.3% on the human colorectal adenocarcinoma xenograft growth in nude mice[1].

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

    Animal Model: 5-week-old BALB/c nu/nu mice with human colorectal adenocarcinoma LoVo xenografts[1]
    Dosage: 10, 30, or 50 mg/kg/day
    Administration: Gastrointestinal gavage; for 10 consecutive days
    Result: Showed inhibitory rates of 33.1 % and 45.3 % at doses of 30 and 50 mg/kg/day.
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    Molecular Weight

    336.36

    Formula

    C20H18NO4+

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    COC1=C(OC)C2=C[N+]3=C(C(C(CC3)=C4)=CC5=C4OCO5)C=C2C=C1

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