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Picein

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Picein is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Picein can be isolated from the leaves of Picrorhiza kurroa. Picein reduces MDA levels and increases the levels of SOD, GPX and TAC. Picein alleviates oxidative stress and promotes bone regeneration in osteoporotic bone defects by inhibiting Ferroptosis (via activation of the Nrf2/HO-1/GPX4 pathway). Picein prevents scopolamine (HY-N0296)-induced passive avoidance memory impairment in rats. Picein can be used in research related to osteoporotic bone defects and Alzheimer's disease.

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Purity: 99.98%
CAS No.: 530-14-3
Formula: C₁₄H₁₈O₇
Molecular Weight:298.29

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

Picein Chemical Structure

CAS No.: 530-14-3

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Description

IC₅₀ & Target^[1]

HO-1

GPX4

All Heme Oxygenase (HO) Isoforms :

HO-1
HO-2

All Glutathione Peroxidase Isoforms :

GPX1
GPX4

Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
HepG2 2.2.15	CC₅₀	>3947.9 μM Compound: 2	Cytotoxicity against human HepG 2.2.15 cells by MTT assay Cytotoxicity against human HepG 2.2.15 cells by MTT assay	[PMID: 25737008]
HepG2 2.2.15	IC₅₀	>3947.9 μM Compound: 2	Antiviral activity against hepatitis B viral in human HepG2.2.15 cells assessed as surface antigen HBeAg secretion after 72 hrs by ELISA Antiviral activity against hepatitis B viral in human HepG2.2.15 cells assessed as surface antigen HBeAg secretion after 72 hrs by ELISA	[PMID: 25737008]
HepG2 2.2.15	IC₅₀	>3947.9 μM Compound: 2	Antiviral activity against hepatitis B viral in human HepG2.2.15 cells assessed as surface antigen HBsAg secretion after 72 hrs by ELISA Antiviral activity against hepatitis B viral in human HepG2.2.15 cells assessed as surface antigen HBsAg secretion after 72 hrs by ELISA	[PMID: 25737008]
HepG2 2.2.15	IC₅₀	227.8 μM Compound: 2	Antiviral activity against hepatitis B viral in human HepG2.2.15 cells assessed as decrease in viral DNA replication treated for 7 days by real time PCR analysis Antiviral activity against hepatitis B viral in human HepG2.2.15 cells assessed as decrease in viral DNA replication treated for 7 days by real time PCR analysis	[PMID: 25737008]

In Vitro

Picein (10-80 μM; 24 h) shows no toxicity to rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), and Picein (80 μM; 2 h pretreatment followed by 24, 48, 72 h erastin incubation) significantly restores the viability of rat BMSCs impaired by Erastin^[1].
Picein (80 μM) significantly restores the viability of HUVECs impaired by Erastin^[1].
Picein (80 μM; 48 h) significantly promotes M2 polarization of Raw 264.7 macrophages and reverses the inhibitory effect of 5 μM erastin^[1].
Picein (for 7-21 days) significantly reverses the inhibitory effect of 5 μM erastin on osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), which is verified by increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, enhanced mineralization level, and upregulated expression of osteogenesis-related proteins and genes^[1].
Picein reduces ROS levels and restores mitochondrial function in neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells treated with Menadione (HY-B0332), indicating its potential as a neuroprotective agent^[3].

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

In Vivo

Picein (40-80 mg/kg; topical to femoral condyle; daily; 4 weeks) promotes bone regeneration in ovariectomized rats with osteoporotic femoral condyle defects, with the 80 mg/kg dose yielding a 48% BV/TV, and reduces local and systemic inflammation by lowering IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels^[1].
Picein (1.25-5 mg/kg; i.c.v.; daily; 7 days), most potently at 2.5 mg/kg, reduces hippocampal oxidative stress, increases neuronal density, and reverses scopolamine-induced passive avoidance memory impairment in male Wistar rats^[3].

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

Chemical Information

CAS No. 530-14-3
Appearance Solid
Molecular Weight 298.29
Formula C₁₄H₁₈O₇
Color Off-white to light yellow
SMILES

O[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O1)CO)O)O)[C@@H]1OC2=CC=C(C=C2)C(C)=O
Structure Classification
- Saccharides
Initial Source
- Plants
- Nyssaceae
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Storage

4°C, protect from light

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

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Environ Toxicol

Picein alleviates oxidative stress and promotes bone regeneration in osteoporotic bone defect by inhibiting ferroptosis via Nrf2/HO-1/GPX4 pathway. [Abstract]

2024 May 10. PMID: 38727095

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 200 mg/mL (670.49 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

3.3524 mL

16.7622 mL

33.5244 mL

5 mM

0.6705 mL

3.3524 mL

6.7049 mL

10 mM

0.3352 mL

1.6762 mL

3.3524 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 (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 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline

Solubility: ≥ 5 mg/mL (16.76 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (50.0 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: ≥ 5 mg/mL (16.76 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (50.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

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

Solubility: ≥ 5 mg/mL (16.76 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 5 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 (50.0 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%

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References

[1]. Huang L, et al. Picein alleviates oxidative stress and promotes bone regeneration in osteoporotic bone defect by inhibiting ferroptosis via Nrf2/HO-1/GPX4 pathway. Environ Toxicol. 2024;39(7):4066-4085. [Content Brief]

[2]. Kant K, et al. Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Picrorhiza kurroa (Leaves) Extracts. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2013;75(3):324-329. [Content Brief]

[3]. Elyasi L, et al. The Effect of Picein on Inhibitory Avoidance Memory and Activity of Antioxidant Enzymes in Hippocampus of Male Rats with Scopolamine-Induced Injury. Mol Neurobiol. 2025;62(6):7835-7845. [Content Brief]

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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

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg
DMSO	1 mM	3.3524 mL	16.7622 mL	33.5244 mL	83.8111 mL
	5 mM	0.6705 mL	3.3524 mL	6.7049 mL	16.7622 mL
	10 mM	0.3352 mL	1.6762 mL	3.3524 mL	8.3811 mL
	15 mM	0.2235 mL	1.1175 mL	2.2350 mL	5.5874 mL
	20 mM	0.1676 mL	0.8381 mL	1.6762 mL	4.1906 mL
	25 mM	0.1341 mL	0.6705 mL	1.3410 mL	3.3524 mL
	30 mM	0.1117 mL	0.5587 mL	1.1175 mL	2.7937 mL
	40 mM	0.0838 mL	0.4191 mL	0.8381 mL	2.0953 mL
	50 mM	0.0670 mL	0.3352 mL	0.6705 mL	1.6762 mL
	60 mM	0.0559 mL	0.2794 mL	0.5587 mL	1.3969 mL
	80 mM	0.0419 mL	0.2095 mL	0.4191 mL	1.0476 mL
	100 mM	0.0335 mL	0.1676 mL	0.3352 mL	0.8381 mL

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