Cat. No.: HY-N0179

Ecdysone

(Synonyms: α-Ecdysone)

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Ecdysone (α-Ecdysone), a major steroid hormone in insects and herbs, triggers mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) activation and induces cellular apoptosis. Ecdysone plays essential roles in coordinating developmental transitions and homeostatic sleep regulation through its active metabolite 20-hydroxyecdysone (Crustecdysone; 20E; HY-N6979).

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Purity: 96.10%
CAS No.: 3604-87-3
Formula: C₂₇H₄₄O₆
Molecular Weight:464.63

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Powder -20°C, 3 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month

Ecdysone Chemical Structure

CAS No.: 3604-87-3

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Biological Activity

Description

IC₅₀ & Target^[1]

Human Endogenous Metabolite

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Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
Huh-7	CC₅₀	>700 μM Compound: 5	Cytotoxicity against human HuH7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTS assay Cytotoxicity against human HuH7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by MTS assay	[PMID: 26988299]
Huh-7	EC₅₀	54.28 μM Compound: 5	Antiviral activity against Dengue virus 2 DN454009A infected in human HuH7 cells assessed as inhibition of viral RNA level measured 72 hrs post infection by qRT-PCR method Antiviral activity against Dengue virus 2 DN454009A infected in human HuH7 cells assessed as inhibition of viral RNA level measured 72 hrs post infection by qRT-PCR method	[PMID: 26988299]

In Vitro

Ecdysone (α-Ecdysone; 100 nM; for 48 hours) causes renal tubular inner medullary collecting duct cells (IMCD) apoptosis^[1].
Ecdysone (10, 100 nM; for 48 hours) induces the expression of a-smooth muscle actin (SMA), a standard mesenchymal marker in a dose dependent fashion in inner medullary collecting duct cells (IMCD). Ecdysone elevates the expression of cleaved caspase 3 in a dose dependent fashion^[1].
Ecdysone (10, 100 nM; for 12, 24 hours) suppresses cell motility and scratch wound closure to a comparable extent^[1].
Ecdysone treatments (100 nM; for 24, 48 hours) induces a branched spindle mesenchymal-like cell shape^[1].

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

Apoptosis Analysis^[1]

Cell Line:

Inner medullary collecting duct cells (IMCD)
Concentration:

100 nM
Incubation Time:

For 48 hours
Result:

Caused renal tubular cell apoptosis.

Western Blot Analysis^[1]

Cell Line:

IMCD cells
Concentration:

10, 100 nM
Incubation Time:

For 48 hours
Result:

Induced the expression of a-smooth muscle actin (SMA), a standard mesenchymal marker in a dose dependent fashion.

In Vivo

Ecdysone (α-Ecdysone; 6 μg/g/day; SC; for 14 days) evidently impaires kidney function marked by a statistically significant increase in BUN levels and amplifies renal expression of α-SMA in male C57BL/6 mice aged 10 weeks. Ecdysone confers an MR dependent nephropathic effect^[1].

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

Chemical Information

CAS No. 3604-87-3
Appearance Solid
Molecular Weight 464.63
Formula C₂₇H₄₄O₆
Color White to off-white
SMILES

O[C@]([C@@]12C)(CC[C@]1([H])[C@H](C)[C@H](O)CCC(C)(O)C)C([C@@](CC2)([H])[C@]([C@@]3([H])C[C@H]4O)(C[C@@H]4O)C)=CC3=O
Synonyms

α-Ecdysone
Structure Classification
- Steroids
Initial Source
- Animals
- Endogenous metabolite
the molting hormone of insects
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

Powder	-20°C	3 years
In solvent	-80°C	6 months
	-20°C	1 month

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Nat Commun

Large-language models facilitate discovery of the molecular signatures regulating sleep and activity. [Abstract]

2024 May 1;15(1):3685. PMID: 38693116

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (107.61 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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1 mM

2.1522 mL

10.7611 mL

21.5223 mL

5 mM

0.4304 mL

2.1522 mL

4.3045 mL

10 mM

0.2152 mL

1.0761 mL

2.1522 mL

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. 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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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: ≥ 1.25 mg/mL (2.69 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 1.25 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (12.5 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.

Protocol 2

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

Solubility: ≥ 1.25 mg/mL (2.69 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 1.25 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (12.5 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

Protocol 3

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil

Solubility: ≥ 1.25 mg/mL (2.69 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 1.25 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 (12.5 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL

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Purity: 99.98%

Assay: 99.98%

ee.: 99.98%

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References

[1]. Minglei Lu, et al. Ecdysone Elicits Chronic Renal Impairment via Mineralocorticoid-Like Pathogenic Activities. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2018;49(4):1633-1645. [Content Brief]

[2]. Minglei Lu, et al. Activation of Mineralocorticoid Receptor by Ecdysone, an Adaptogenic and Anabolic Ecdysteroid, Promotes Glomerular Injury and Proteinuria Involving Overactive GSK3β Pathway Signaling. Sci Rep. 2018 Aug 15;8(1):12225. [Content Brief]

Help & FAQs

How should lyophilized recombinant proteins be reconstituted and stored?

1. Before opening the cap, centrifuge the vial at 13000 rpm for 20-30 seconds. This step will ensure that any lyophilized powder that may have adhered to the cap or walls is collected at the bottom of the vial, minimizing the risk of product loss.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. 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	2.1522 mL	10.7611 mL	21.5223 mL	53.8057 mL
	5 mM	0.4304 mL	2.1522 mL	4.3045 mL	10.7611 mL
	10 mM	0.2152 mL	1.0761 mL	2.1522 mL	5.3806 mL
	15 mM	0.1435 mL	0.7174 mL	1.4348 mL	3.5870 mL
	20 mM	0.1076 mL	0.5381 mL	1.0761 mL	2.6903 mL
	25 mM	0.0861 mL	0.4304 mL	0.8609 mL	2.1522 mL
	30 mM	0.0717 mL	0.3587 mL	0.7174 mL	1.7935 mL
	40 mM	0.0538 mL	0.2690 mL	0.5381 mL	1.3451 mL
	50 mM	0.0430 mL	0.2152 mL	0.4304 mL	1.0761 mL
	60 mM	0.0359 mL	0.1794 mL	0.3587 mL	0.8968 mL
	80 mM	0.0269 mL	0.1345 mL	0.2690 mL	0.6726 mL
	100 mM	0.0215 mL	0.1076 mL	0.2152 mL	0.5381 mL

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