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Sulindac

(Synonyms: MK-231)

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Sulindac (MK-231) is an orally active nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Sulindac also is an immunomodulatory agent. Sulindac can be used for the research of arthritis of the spine, gouty arthritis and kinds of cancer including colorectal cancer (CRC) and lung cancer.

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Purity: 99.68%
CAS No.: 38194-50-2
Formula: C₂₀H₁₇FO₃S
Molecular Weight:356.41

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Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year

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CAS No.: 38194-50-2

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Biological Activity

Description

IC₅₀ & Target^[1]

COX-2

Autophagy

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Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
A549	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
A549	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
A549	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
BXPC-3	IC₅₀	980 μM Compound: SUL	Cytotoxicity against human BxPC3 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human BxPC3 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 24273639]
COLO 320	IC₅₀	>200 μM Compound: a	Cytotoxicity against human COLO320 cells after 72 hrs by WST-1 assay Cytotoxicity against human COLO320 cells after 72 hrs by WST-1 assay	[PMID: 20801552]
HeLa	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
HeLa	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
HeLa	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
HT-29	IC₅₀	1729 μM Compound: Sulindac	Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 22940705]
HT-29	IC₅₀	800 μM Compound: SUL	Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HT-29 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 24273639]
Jurkat	IC₅₀	699 μM Compound: SUL	Cytotoxicity against human Jurkat cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human Jurkat cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 24273639]
MCF7	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
MCF7	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
MCF7	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
MCF7	IC₅₀	965 μM Compound: SUL	Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 24273639]
MDCK	IC₅₀	300 μM Compound: Sulindac	Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of MDCK cells Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of MDCK cells	[PMID: 11844707]
MDCK	IC₅₀	320 μM Compound: Sulindac	Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of MDCK-f3 (Madin-Darby canine kidney f3) cell line Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of MDCK-f3 (Madin-Darby canine kidney f3) cell line	[PMID: 11844707]
MIA PaCa-2	IC₅₀	>200 μM Compound: a	Cytotoxicity against human MIAPaCa2 cells after 72 hrs by WST-1 assay Cytotoxicity against human MIAPaCa2 cells after 72 hrs by WST-1 assay	[PMID: 20801552]
MIA PaCa-2	IC₅₀	300 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human MIA PaCa-2 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth incubated for 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human MIA PaCa-2 cells assessed as inhibition of cell growth incubated for 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 35439009]
NIH3T3	IC₅₀	200 μM Compound: Sulindac	Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of murine NIH3T3 fibroblasts Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of murine NIH3T3 fibroblasts	[PMID: 11844707]
RBL-1	IC₅₀	>100 μM Compound: 8	Inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase in intact RBL-1 cell line Inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase in intact RBL-1 cell line	[PMID: 2115586]
REF	IC₅₀	100 μM Compound: Sulindac	Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of rat embryonic fibroblasts (REF) Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of rat embryonic fibroblasts (REF)	[PMID: 11844707]
Sf21	IC₅₀	226 μM Compound: Sulindac	Inhibition of human BSEP expressed in plasma membrane vesicles of Sf21 cells assessed as inhibition of ATP-dependent [3H]taurocholate uptake Inhibition of human BSEP expressed in plasma membrane vesicles of Sf21 cells assessed as inhibition of ATP-dependent [3H]taurocholate uptake	[PMID: 21965623]
Sf21	IC₅₀	87.5 μM Compound: Sulindac	Inhibition of Sprague-Dawley rat Bsep expressed in plasma membrane vesicles of Sf21 cells assessed as inhibition of ATP-dependent [3H]taurocholate uptake Inhibition of Sprague-Dawley rat Bsep expressed in plasma membrane vesicles of Sf21 cells assessed as inhibition of ATP-dependent [3H]taurocholate uptake	[PMID: 21965623]
SW480	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human SW480 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human SW480 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
SW480	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human SW480 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human SW480 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 48 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
SW480	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: Sulindac	Cytotoxicity against human SW480 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human SW480 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTT assay	[PMID: 32987314]
SW480	IC₅₀	800 μM Compound: Sulindac	Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of SW480 cells Anti-proliferative activity was evaluated by its ability to inhibit proliferation of SW480 cells	[PMID: 11844707]

In Vitro

Sulindac (MK-231) (500 μM, 48 h) is effective in preventing TGF-β1-induced EMT, as indicated by upregulation of the epithelial marker, E-cadherin, and downregulation of mesenchymal markers and transcription factors^[1].
Sulindac (500 μM, 48 h) can inhibit TGF-β1-enhanced migration and invasion of A549 cells^[1].
Sulindac (500 μM, 48 h) enhances the reversal of TGF-β1-induced EMT by sulindac and SIRT1 upregulation promoted TGF-β1-induced EMT^[1].

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

Western Blot Analysis^[1]

Cell Line:

A549 cells
Concentration:

500 μM
Incubation Time:

48 h
Result:

Inhibit transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in A549 cells.

Immunofluorescence^[1]

Cell Line:

A549 cells
Concentration:

500 μM
Incubation Time:

48 h
Result:

Reversed SIRT-1 expression by TGF-β1 and inhibited the TGF-β1-induced cadherin switch.

Cell Migration Assay ^[1]

Cell Line:

A549 cells
Concentration:

500 μM
Incubation Time:

48 h
Result:

Inhibited migration, decreased resistance co-treatment with TGF-β1.

Cell Invasion Assay^[1]

Cell Line:

A549 cells
Concentration:

500 μM
Incubation Time:

40 h; 48 h
Result:

Could effectively inhibit the TGF- β1-induced increase in invasion by lung cancer cells.

In Vivo

Sulindac (MK-231) (15 mg/kg, p.o., bid (sulindac alone); 7.5 mg/kg p.o., bid (sulindac combination with PD-L1)) shows a significant reduction in tumor volume and increases infiltration of CD8+ T lymphocytes in the tumor tissues when treated with combination therapy^[2].
Sulindac (15 mg/kg, p.o., bid (sulindac alone); 7.5 mg/kg p.o., bid (sulindac combination with PD-L1)) can downregulate PD-L1 by blocking NF-κB signaling, which in turn led to a decrease in exosomal P^[2].
Sulindac (15 mg/kg, p.o., bid (sulindac alone); 7.5 mg/kg p.o., bid (sulindac combination with PD-L1)) leads to increased availability of PD-L1 Ab by downregulating PD-L1 in combination therapy^[2].
Sulindac (15 mg/kg, p.o., bid (sulindac alone); 7.5 mg/kg p.o., bid (sulindac combination with PD-L1)) has not a systemic inhibitory effect on prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in low-dose^[2].

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

Animal Model:

CT26 syngeneic mouse tumor model^[2]
Dosage:

15 mg/kg; 7.5 mg/kg
Administration:

15 mg/kg, p.o., bid (sulindac alone); 7.5 mg/kg p.o., bid (sulindac combination with PD-L1)
Result:

Downregulated PD-L1 through the blockade of NF-κB signaling and modulate the response of pMMR CRC to anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy.
Cound effectively inhibit PD-L1 with no significant systematic toxicity.

Chemical Information

CAS No. 38194-50-2
Appearance Solid
Molecular Weight 356.41
Formula C₂₀H₁₇FO₃S
Color White to yellow
SMILES

O=C(CC(C1=C2C=CC(F)=C1)=C(/C2=C/C3=CC=C(C=C3)S(C)=O)C)O
Synonyms

MK-231
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Storage

Powder	-20°C	3 years
	4°C	2 years
In solvent	-80°C	2 years
	-20°C	1 year

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A drug repurposing screen reveals dopamine signaling as a candidate therapeutic pathway for PIGA-CDG. [Abstract]

2026 Apr 18:2026.04.17.719256. PMID: 42039650

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (140.29 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H₂O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

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1 mM

2.8058 mL

14.0288 mL

28.0576 mL

5 mM

0.5612 mL

2.8058 mL

5.6115 mL

10 mM

0.2806 mL

1.4029 mL

2.8058 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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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Protocol 1

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.01 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 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.

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

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.01 mM); Clear solution

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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]. Byong-Ki Cha, et al. Celecoxib and sulindac inhibit TGF-β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and suppress lung cancer migration and invasion via downregulation of sirtuin 1. Oncotarget. 2016 Aug 30;7(35):57213-57227. [Content Brief]

[2]. Bin Yi, et al. Sulindac Modulates the Response of Proficient MMR Colorectal Cancer to Anti-PD-L1 Immunotherapy. Mol Cancer Ther. 2021 Jul;20(7):1295-1304. [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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg
DMSO	1 mM	2.8058 mL	14.0288 mL	28.0576 mL	70.1439 mL
	5 mM	0.5612 mL	2.8058 mL	5.6115 mL	14.0288 mL
	10 mM	0.2806 mL	1.4029 mL	2.8058 mL	7.0144 mL
	15 mM	0.1871 mL	0.9353 mL	1.8705 mL	4.6763 mL
	20 mM	0.1403 mL	0.7014 mL	1.4029 mL	3.5072 mL
	25 mM	0.1122 mL	0.5612 mL	1.1223 mL	2.8058 mL
	30 mM	0.0935 mL	0.4676 mL	0.9353 mL	2.3381 mL
	40 mM	0.0701 mL	0.3507 mL	0.7014 mL	1.7536 mL
	50 mM	0.0561 mL	0.2806 mL	0.5612 mL	1.4029 mL
	60 mM	0.0468 mL	0.2338 mL	0.4676 mL	1.1691 mL
	80 mM	0.0351 mL	0.1754 mL	0.3507 mL	0.8768 mL
	100 mM	0.0281 mL	0.1403 mL	0.2806 mL	0.7014 mL

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