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Ecliptasaponin A

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Ecliptasaponin A is an orally active pentacyclic triterpenoid saponin. Ecliptasaponin A exerts anti-tumor activity by activating ASK1/JNK pathway, inducing apoptosis and autophagy in lung cancer cells. Ecliptasaponin A exerts anti-inflammatory/anti-fibrotic effects and protects the cardiovascular system by inhibiting the HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB pathway, and the expression of COX-2 and MMP-9. Ecliptasaponin A can enhance SOD activity, reduce MDA levels, and alleviate oxidative stress damage. Ecliptasaponin A exerts chondroprotective effects by inhibiting the expression of MMP13 and regulating inflammatory factors. Ecliptasaponin A improves ovarian function and regulates sex hormones by upregulating the expression of ESR1 receptors.

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Purity: 99.81%
CAS No.: 78285-90-2
Formula: C₃₆H₅₈O₉
Molecular Weight:634.84

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4°C, protect from light

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

Ecliptasaponin A Chemical Structure

CAS No.: 78285-90-2

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Biological Activity
- Description
- IC₅₀ & Target
- In Vitro
- Parmacokinetics
- In Vivo
Chemical Information
Solvent & Solubility
- In Vitro
- In Vivo
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Biological Activity

Description

IC₅₀ & Target^[2]^[7]

MMP-9

MMP-13

MMP-2

NF-κB

COX-2

TLR4

All MMP Isoforms :

All NF-κB Isoforms :

All TNF Receptor Isoforms :

All COX Isoforms :

All Toll-like Receptor (TLR) Isoforms :

All JNK Isoforms :

In Vitro

Ecliptasaponin A (5-20 μM) inhibits the HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB pathway to play a protective role on H9C2 cells of oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD)^[3].
Ecliptasaponin A (0-120 μM, 24-48 h) exhibits dose- and time-dependent inhibition of H460 and H1975 cells viability and colony formation ability^[4].
Ecliptasaponin A (0-30 μM, 24 h) induces apoptosis through the activation of ASK1/JNK pathway and autophagy in H460 and H1975 cells^[4].
Ecliptasaponin A (5-30 μM, 48 h) inhibits ECM and MMP13 expression in human kidney-2 (HK-2) cells induced by transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGFβ1)^[5].
Ecliptasaponin A (0-25 μM) targets the protein ESR1 to increase the viability and reduce apoptosis in Cyclophosphamide (HY-17420)-induced damage in AW-CCH252 cells^[6].
Ecliptasaponin A (10-50 ng/mL, 25 h) shows the reduced expression of all osteoarthritis -related molecules in IL-1β-stimulated SW1353 cells^[7].

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

Cell Viability Assay^[4]

Cell Line:

H460 and H1975 cells
Concentration:

0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120 μM
Incubation Time:

24 and 48 h
Result:

Significantly induced cell death in both dose-dependent and time-dependent ways.

Apoptosis Analysis^[4]

Cell Line:

H460 and H1975 cells
Concentration:

0, 10, 20 and 30 μM
Incubation Time:

24 h
Result:

Dose-dependently increased the proportion of apoptotic cells, with early apoptosis (Annexin V+/PI-) being the predominant type.
Displayed typical apoptotic features: nuclear shrinkage, chromatin condensation, nuclear fragmentation, and the formation of apoptotic bodies.

Western Blot Analysis^[4]

Cell Line:

H460 and H1975 cells
Concentration:

0, 10, 20 and 30 μM
Incubation Time:

24 h
Result:

Increased the Caspase-3/8/9 cleavage products and PARP cleavage.
Increased the LC3-II/I ratio, upregulated Beclin-1 expression, and accelerated the degradation of p62.
Increased the expression of p-ASK1 and p-JNK, and decreased the expression of p-ERK.

Western Blot Analysis^[5]

Cell Line:

HK-2 cells
Concentration:

20 nM
Incubation Time:

48 h
Result:

Inhibited the protein expression of ECM proteins such as FN, Col-1, Col-3, and CTGF.
Specifically inhibited MMP13 rather than MMP10.
Inhibited Col-1, α-SMA, and CTGF.

RT-PCR^[5]

Cell Line:

HK-2 cells
Concentration:

5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 nM
Incubation Time:

48 h
Result:

Decreased the expression of type I collagen in a concentration-dependent manner.
Inhibited the gene expression of ECM proteins such as FN, Col-1, Col-3, and CTGF.
Significantly inhibited the mRNA expression of MMP10 (not obvious) and MMP13.

RT-PCR^[7]

Cell Line:

SW1353 cells
Concentration:

10, 30, 50 ng/mL
Incubation Time:

Pretreated at 1 h before IL-1β stimulation (24 h) for 25 h
Result:

Decreased the mRNA expression of OA-related molecules (MMP13, TNF-α, IL-1β, COX1/2).

Western Blot Analysis^[7]

Cell Line:

SW1353 cells
Concentration:

10, 30, 50 ng/mL
Incubation Time:

Pretreated at 1 h before IL-1β stimulation (24 h) for 25 h
Result:

Decreased the protein expression of OA-related molecules (MMP13, Collagen type II, TNF-α, IL-1β, and COX-2).

Parmacokinetics

Species	Dose	Route	T_1/2	T_max	C_max	AUC_0-t	AUC_0-∞
Rat^[1]	1000 mg/kg	p.o.	3.34 h	0.28 h	35.15 μg/mL	87.52 μg/L·h	129.88 μg/L·h
Rat^[1]	16000 mg/kg	p.o.	2.94 h	0.25 h	246.98 μg/L	269.92 μg/L·h	275.23 μg/L·h
Rat^[1]	8000 mg/kg	p.o.	3.02 h	0.23 h	110.80 μg/L	124.99 μg/L·h	127.28 μg/L·h

In Vivo

Ecliptasaponin A (1-18 g/kg, p.o., single dose) is distributed in various tissues, with the concentration order being: liver > spleen > lung > kidney > heart^[1].
Ecliptasaponin A (80 mg/kg, p.o., once daily for 28 days) prevents the fibrosis in mice via inhibiting TGF-β1 expression^[2].
Ecliptasaponin A (0.5-2.5 mg/kg, intramyocardial injection of the left ventricular myocardium, single dose) demonstrates a cardiac protective role in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) model in mice^[3].
Ecliptasaponin A (25-50 mg/kg, i.p., for 21 days) causes a clear suppression of tumor growth in lung cancer-bearing nude mice^[4].
Ecliptasaponin A (80 mg/kg, p.o., once daily for 10 days) reduces the renal collagen fiber deposition and renal extracellular matrix (ECM) protein expression in renal fibrosis unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) mice^[5].
Ecliptasaponin A (200 mg/mL with Specnuezhenide (HY-N0665), p.o., once daily for 30 days) improves the basal characteristics and sex hormone levels premature ovarian failure (POF) mice^[6].

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

Animal Model:

Pulmonary fibrosis model induced by Bleomycin (HY-108345) established in adult male ICR mice (6-7 weeks)^[2]
Dosage:

80 mg/kg
Administration:

Oral administration (p.o.), once daily for 28 days
Result:

Blocked BLM-induced histological changes of lung tissue.
Decreased the high levels of TGF-β1 and α-SMA.

Animal Model:

AMI model induced by underwent left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) ligation established in male SPF C57/BL6 mice, aged 8-10 weeks and weighing 23-25 g^[3]
Dosage:

0.5, 1.25, and 2.5 mg/kg
Administration:

Intramyocardial injection of the left ventricular myocardium, single dose
Result:

Significantly improved ejection fraction (EF%) and short-axis shortening rate (FS%).
Significantly reduced the area of myocardial infarction.
Reduced myocardial cell apoptosis and inflammatory cell infiltration.
Significantly reduced the expressions of HMGB1 and TLR4, as well as the phosphorylation of p-IkBα and p-P65, and the levels of inflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α.
Significantly enriched HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB pathway.

Animal Model:

H460 cells induced xenograft tumor model established in male BALB-c nude mice (4-week-old)^[4]
Dosage:

25 and 50 mg/kg
Administration:

Intraperitoneal injection (i.p.), for 21 days
Result:

Decreased the tumor weight and volume.
No significant biological toxicity.

Animal Model:

Renal fibrosis UUO model established in six-week-old C57BL/6 J mice^[5]
Dosage:

80 mg/kg
Administration:

Oral administration (p.o.), once daily for 10 days
Result:

Ameliorated the obstructive kidney weight ratio.
Attenuated histological damage and collagen deposition in the kidneys.

Animal Model:

POF model established in SPF-grade female C57 mice, 6-8 weeks^[6]
Dosage:

200 mg/mL with Specnuezhenide
Administration:

Oral administration (p.o.), once daily for 30 days
Result:

Increased the ovarian index and serum estradiol (E2) levels.
Reduced the level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
Extended the emotional cycle.
Increased the number and diameter of follicles.
Promoted ovarian angiogenesis (increase the expression of CD31 and VEGFA).

Chemical Information

CAS No. 78285-90-2
Appearance Solid
Molecular Weight 634.84
Formula C₃₆H₅₈O₉
Color White to off-white
SMILES

CC1(C)[C@@H](O[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O2)O)O)O)CC[C@]3(C)[C@@]4([H])CC=C5[C@]6([H])CC(C)(C)CC[C@@](C(O)=O)6[C@H](O)C[C@](C)5[C@@](C)4CC[C@@]13[H]
Structure Classification
- Terpenoids
- Triterpenes
Initial Source
- Plants
- other families
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4°C, protect from light

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

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (157.52 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

1.5752 mL

7.8760 mL

15.7520 mL

5 mM

0.3150 mL

1.5752 mL

3.1504 mL

10 mM

0.1575 mL

0.7876 mL

1.5752 mL

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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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Protocol 1

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

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (3.94 mM); Clear solution

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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.

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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]. Du G, et al. Validated UPLC-MS/MS method for quantification of seven compounds in rat plasma and tissues: Application to pharmacokinetic and tissue distribution studies in rats after oral administration of extract of Eclipta prostrata L. Biomed Chromatogr. 2018 Jun;32(6):e4191. [Content Brief]

[2]. You XY, et al. Preventive effects of Ecliptae Herba extract and its component, ecliptasaponin A, on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice. J Ethnopharmacol. 2015 Dec 4;175:172-80.

[3]. Ge S, et al. Ecliptasaponin A protects heart against acute ischemia-induced myocardial injury by inhibition of the HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB pathway. J Ethnopharmacol. 2024 Dec 5;335:118612. [Content Brief]

[4]. Han J, et al Ecliptasaponin A induces apoptosis through the activation of ASK1/JNK pathway and autophagy in human lung cancer cells. Ann Transl Med. 2019 Oct;7(20):539. [Content Brief]

[5]. Li X, Dong W, Yang Y, Ren S, Wang X, Zou M, Lu W, Liu L, Xue Y. Ecliptasaponin A attenuates renal fibrosis by regulating the extracellular matrix of renal tubular cells. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim. 2023 Oct;59(9):684-696. doi: 10.1007/s11626-023-00803-0. Epub 2023 Oct 13. PMID: 37831322; PMCID: PMC10709264. [Content Brief]

[6]. Xu J, et al. Specnuezhenide and ecliptasaponin A from Ligustrum lucidum Ait and Ecliptae Herba improved premature ovarian failure by targeting the ESR1. J Pharmacol Sci. 2025 May;158(1):13-26. [Content Brief]

[7]. Hong GU, et al. Inhibition of Osteoarthritis-Related Molecules by Isomucronulatol 7-O-β-d-glucoside and Ecliptasaponin A in IL-1β-Stimulated Chondrosarcoma Cell Model. Molecules. 2018 Oct 29;23(11):2807. [Content Brief]

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg
DMSO	1 mM	1.5752 mL	7.8760 mL	15.7520 mL	39.3800 mL
	5 mM	0.3150 mL	1.5752 mL	3.1504 mL	7.8760 mL
	10 mM	0.1575 mL	0.7876 mL	1.5752 mL	3.9380 mL
	15 mM	0.1050 mL	0.5251 mL	1.0501 mL	2.6253 mL
	20 mM	0.0788 mL	0.3938 mL	0.7876 mL	1.9690 mL
	25 mM	0.0630 mL	0.3150 mL	0.6301 mL	1.5752 mL
	30 mM	0.0525 mL	0.2625 mL	0.5251 mL	1.3127 mL
	40 mM	0.0394 mL	0.1969 mL	0.3938 mL	0.9845 mL
	50 mM	0.0315 mL	0.1575 mL	0.3150 mL	0.7876 mL
	60 mM	0.0263 mL	0.1313 mL	0.2625 mL	0.6563 mL
	80 mM	0.0197 mL	0.0984 mL	0.1969 mL	0.4922 mL
	100 mM	0.0158 mL	0.0788 mL	0.1575 mL	0.3938 mL

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