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Bigelovin, a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Inula hupehensis, is a selective retinoid X receptor α agonist. Bigelovin suppresses tumor growth through inducing apoptosis and autophagy via the inhibition of mTOR pathway regulated by ROS generation.

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Bigelovin Chemical Structure

Bigelovin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 3668-14-2

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Description

Bigelovin, a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Inula hupehensis, is a selective retinoid X receptor α agonist. Bigelovin suppresses tumor growth through inducing apoptosis and autophagy via the inhibition of mTOR pathway regulated by ROS generation[1].

In Vitro

Bigelovin (0-20 μM, 24-72 h) significantly inhibits cell viability of liver cancer cells and induces apoptosis and autophagy[1].
Bigelovin causes a significant increase of p62, LC3B-II, Beclin-1 and a corresponding decrease of p62 levels in a time-dependent manner[1].
Bigelovin induces cell death involves the suppression of mTOR pathway regulated by ROS production[1].

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Cell Viability Assay[1]

Cell Line: HepG2 and SMMC-7721 cells.
Concentration: 0-20 μM.
Incubation Time: 24, 48, 72 h.
Result: Significantly reduced the cell viability of HepG2 and SMMC-7721 cells in a dose- and time dependent manner.
No significant difference observed in cell viability of normal liver cell lines, LO2 and LX2, after BigV treatment for 24, 48 or 72 h.

Western Blot Analysis[1]

Cell Line: HepG2 and SMMC-7721 cells.
Concentration: 0-10 μM.
Incubation Time: 24 h.
Result: The expression of Bcl-2 was decreased, whereas Bax was increased after treatment with BigV. Moreover, Caspase-9, -3 and PARP cleavage were activated significantly after BigV treatment.
In Vivo

Bigelovin (BigV, 5, 10, 20 mg/kg) exerts anti-tumor activity in HepG2 xenograft tumor model[1].

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Animal Model: HepG2 xenograft model based on the male athymic BALB/c nude mice (5-6 weeks old, 18-22 g)[1].
Dosage: 5, 10, 20 mg/kg.
Administration: Intravenous injection every 2 days.
Result: The tumor growth rate was significantly slower in BigV treated groups in a dose-dependent manner, along with the reduced tumor weight.
No significant alteration of body weight and hepatic enzyme levels (AST, ALT and LDH) in serum was observed after BigV administration.
Western blot findings of tumor tissues indicated the activation of apoptosis and autophagy characterized by the increase of cleaved Caspase-3 and PARP, as well as LC3BII levels.
The inactivation of mTOR was also observed in tumor tissues isolated from BigV-treated mice.
Molecular Weight

304.34

Formula

C17H20O5

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C[C@@]12C(C=C[C@]1([C@@H](C[C@]3([C@H]([C@@H]2OC(C)=O)C(C(O3)=O)=C)[H])C)[H])=O

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4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

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DMSO : 100 mg/mL (328.58 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)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.2858 mL 16.4290 mL 32.8580 mL
5 mM 0.6572 mL 3.2858 mL 6.5716 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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.92%

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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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 3.2858 mL 16.4290 mL 32.8580 mL 82.1450 mL
5 mM 0.6572 mL 3.2858 mL 6.5716 mL 16.4290 mL
10 mM 0.3286 mL 1.6429 mL 3.2858 mL 8.2145 mL
15 mM 0.2191 mL 1.0953 mL 2.1905 mL 5.4763 mL
20 mM 0.1643 mL 0.8214 mL 1.6429 mL 4.1072 mL
25 mM 0.1314 mL 0.6572 mL 1.3143 mL 3.2858 mL
30 mM 0.1095 mL 0.5476 mL 1.0953 mL 2.7382 mL
40 mM 0.0821 mL 0.4107 mL 0.8214 mL 2.0536 mL
50 mM 0.0657 mL 0.3286 mL 0.6572 mL 1.6429 mL
60 mM 0.0548 mL 0.2738 mL 0.5476 mL 1.3691 mL
80 mM 0.0411 mL 0.2054 mL 0.4107 mL 1.0268 mL
100 mM 0.0329 mL 0.1643 mL 0.3286 mL 0.8214 mL
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