CA224
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CA224 (Compound 1) is a selective and orally active Cdk4–cyclin D1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 6.2 µM. CA224 induces cell apoptosis and shows antitumor activity.
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- Purity : 99.94%
- CAS No.: 883561-04-4
- Formula: C24H22N2O
- Molecular Weight:354.44
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Biological Activity
Description
IC50 & Target
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cdk4-cyclin D1 6.2 μM (IC50) |
cdk2-cyclin A 521 μM (IC50) |
Cellular Effect
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Cell Line
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Type | Value | Description | References |
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| A549 | IC50 |
3.5 μM
Compound: 1, CA224
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Growth inhibition of p53+, pRb+ human A549 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Growth inhibition of p53+, pRb+ human A549 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 25368960] |
| A549 | IC50 |
3.5 μM
Compound: CA224
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Antiproliferative activity against A549 cells
Antiproliferative activity against A549 cells
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[PMID: 16750360] |
| Calu-1 | IC50 |
11.5 μM
Compound: 1, CA224
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Growth inhibition of p53 null, pRb+ human Calu1 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Growth inhibition of p53 null, pRb+ human Calu1 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 25368960] |
| Calu-1 | IC50 |
11.5 μM
Compound: CA224
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Antiproliferative activity against Calu1 cells
Antiproliferative activity against Calu1 cells
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[PMID: 16750360] |
| LS174T | IC50 |
3.5 μM
Compound: 1, CA224
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Growth inhibition of p53+, pRb+ human LS 174T cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Growth inhibition of p53+, pRb+ human LS 174T cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 25368960] |
| LS174T | IC50 |
3.5 μM
Compound: CA224
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Antiproliferative activity against LS174T cells
Antiproliferative activity against LS174T cells
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[PMID: 16750360] |
| NCI-H1299 | IC50 |
2.5 μM
Compound: 1, CA224
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Growth inhibition of p53 null, pRb+ human NCI-H1299 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Growth inhibition of p53 null, pRb+ human NCI-H1299 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 25368960] |
| NCI-H358 | IC50 |
2.2 μM
Compound: 1, CA224
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Growth inhibition of p53 null, pRb null human NCI-H358 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Growth inhibition of p53 null, pRb null human NCI-H358 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 25368960] |
| NCI-H460 | IC50 |
2 μM
Compound: 1, CA224
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Growth inhibition of p53+, pRb+ human NCI-H460 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Growth inhibition of p53+, pRb+ human NCI-H460 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 25368960] |
| PC-3 | IC50 |
6.2 μM
Compound: 1, CA224
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Growth inhibition of p53 null,pRb+ human PC3 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Growth inhibition of p53 null,pRb+ human PC3 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 25368960] |
| PC-3 | IC50 |
6.2 μM
Compound: CA224
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Antiproliferative activity against PC3 cells
Antiproliferative activity against PC3 cells
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[PMID: 16750360] |
| Sf9 | IC50 |
521 μM
Compound: 2
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Inhibition of human CDK2/GST-cyclin A expressed in Sf9 cells assessed as histone phosphorylation
Inhibition of human CDK2/GST-cyclin A expressed in Sf9 cells assessed as histone phosphorylation
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[PMID: 18650093] |
| Sf9 | IC50 |
6 μM
Compound: 2
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Inhibition of human CDK4/GST-cyclin D1 expressed in Sf9 cells assessed as retinoblastoma GST-RB152 phosphorylation
Inhibition of human CDK4/GST-cyclin D1 expressed in Sf9 cells assessed as retinoblastoma GST-RB152 phosphorylation
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[PMID: 18650093] |
In Vitro
CA224 (Compound 1) (48 h) shows antiproliferation activity against human cancer cell lines[1].
CA224 (18-48 h) blocks the growth of cancer cells at G0/G1 and G2/M phase of the cell cycle, and selectively kills SV40 large T-antigen transformed normal mouse embryonic liver cells (BNL SV A.8)[1][2].
CA224 (0-4 µM, 30 min) inhibits tubulin polymerization and enhances the depolymerization of stabilized tubulin protein[1].
CA224 (0-72 h) induces cell apoptosis in cancer cells[1].
CA224 (10 μM) shows 50%, 14%, 51% and 19% inhibition of CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19, respectively[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. Further protocols information, click here.
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Cell Line:LS174T, PC-3, MiaPaCa, A549, Calu-1, NCI-H460, NCI-H1299, NCI-H358, BNL CL2 and BNL SV A.8
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Concentration:
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Incubation Time:48 h
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Result:Showed antiproliferation activity with IC50 values of 3.5, 6.2, 4.0, 3.5, 11.5, 2.0, 2.5, 2.2, 2.6 and 3.8 uM against LS174T, PC-3, MiaPaCa, A549, Calu-1, NCI-H460, NCI-H1299, NCI-H358, BNL CL2 and BNL SV A.8, respectively.
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Cell Line:A549, NCI-H1299, NCI-H358, BNL CL2, BNL SV A.8 and Calu-1
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Concentration:IC50 concentration (IC70 for Calu-1)
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Incubation Time:24 h for A549, NCI-H1299 and Calu-1, 18 h for NCI-H358, 48 h for BNL CL2 and BNL SV A.8
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Result:Induced a profound block at G2/M in A549 and NCI-H1299 cells. Maintained nocodazole- and paclitaxel-induced G2/M block in NCI-H358 cells. Exhibited prominent G2/M arrest in BNL CL2 cells. 31% of cells were detected in sub-G1 phase (control: 0%) in BNL SV A.8 cells. Retained the G0/G1 block in serum-starved p53-null Calu-1 cells.
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Cell Line:A549 and LS174T
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Concentration:IC50 concentration; 1, 2, 3 and 4 µM for tubulin polymerization
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Incubation Time:24 h; 30 min for tubulin polymerization in A549 cells
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Result:Induced p53, p21, and p27. Downregulated cyclin B1 and Cdk1. Inhibited tubulin polymerization in a dose-dependent manner and resulted in accumulation of unassembled tubulin in the supernatant.
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Cell Line:A549, NCI-H460, NCI-H358, and NCI-H1299
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Concentration:IC50 and IC70 concentration
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Incubation Time:24, 48 and 72 h
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Result:Induces apoptotic cell death in a dose- and time-dependent manner.
In Vivo
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:The severe combined immunodeficient (SCID) mouse, lacking both T and B immune cells. Male mice weighing 18−25 g, 6−8 weeks of age for subcutaneous injection of HCT-116, female mice weighing 15−24 g, 6−8 weeks of age for subcutaneous injection of NCI-H460[1]
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Dosage:100 mg/kg
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Administration:Intraperitoneal injection, once a day for 9 consecutive days
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Result:Showed significant tumor growth inhibition in both HCT-116 and NCI-H460 tumor models without significant bodyweight loss.
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Animal Model:BALB/c mice[1]
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Dosage:10 mg/kg (oral administration) or 1.0 mg/kg (intravenous injection)
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Administration:Oral or intravenous injection (Pharmacokinetics Analysis)
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Result:Pharmacokinetics parameters determined for CA224 after IV and PO administration[1].
Parameter IV (1 mg/kg) Oral (10 mg/kg) t1/2,β (h) 0.33 1.16 AUC0-t (ng·h/mL) 187 172 AUC0-∞ (ng·h/mL) 189 182 Cmax (ng/mL) 371 190 Vd (L/Kg) 2.52 nd Vdss (L/Kg) 1.76 nd CL (mL/min/kg) 88.3 nd Bioavailability - 9.6% Time points considered
for t1/2,β calculation0.5-2 h 1-4 h
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 883561-04-4
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 354.44
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Formula C24H22N2O
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O=C(C1=CC=C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C=C1)N(CCC3=CNC4=C3C=CC=C4)C
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro:
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (282.14 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
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.
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.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
In Vivo:
Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.
- 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.
In Vivo Dissolution Calculator
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Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO. Stock solution concentration: mg/mL.
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Protocols
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Apoptosis
Apoptosis, also called programmed cell death, is generally characterized by distinct morphological characteristics.
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TUNEL staining for apoptotic DNA fragmentation
TUNEL staining detects DNA strand breaks by using terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase to add labeled nucleotides to exposed 3′-OH DNA termini, generating either microscopic staining in fixed cells or tissue sections, or fluorescence/cytometric signal in cell suspensions. TUNEL positivity reflects DNA fragmentation but should not be interpreted alone as definitive apoptosis, because TUNEL can also label necrotic, autolytic, mechanically damaged, or DNA-repair-associated DNA breaks.
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Cell Cytotoxicity Assay
Cytotoxicity assays are usually based on the assessment of cell membrane damage, which can also be indirectly detected by measuring cell viability. Detection methods include MTT assay, CKK-8 assay, LDH assay and ATP assay, etc.
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Annexin V plus membrane-impermeant dye apoptosis staining
Annexin V-based apoptosis assays rely on the detection of phosphatidylserine (PS) externalization from the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane to the outer leaflet, an early biochemical hallmark of apoptosis. Fluorescently labeled Annexin V binds PS in a calcium-dependent manner, enabling identification of early apoptotic cells by flow cytometry or fluorescence microscopy. When combined with a membrane-impermeant DNA-binding dye (e. g. , propidium iodide), this approach allows discrimination between viable (Annexin V−/dye−), early apoptotic (Annexin V+/dye−), and late apoptotic or necrotic (Annexin V+/dye+) cell populations by assessing membrane integrity and PS exposure.
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Apoptosis Solutions
Apoptosis is a regulated, generally non-lytic cell-death pathway that removes unwanted, damaged, infected, or abnormal cells through coordinated morphological changes, caspase activation, DNA fragmentation, and membrane remodeling. The intrinsic apoptosis pathway is controlled mainly by mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization, BCL-2 family proteins, cytochrome c release, apoptosome formation, caspase-9 activation, and downstream executioner caspase-3/7 activation. The extrinsic apoptosis pathway is initiated by death receptors such as Fas, TNFR, and TRAIL receptors, which recruit adaptor proteins and activate caspase-8 before engaging executioner caspases or mitochondrial amplification through BID cleavage. Apoptosis is linked to many phenotypes, including cancer cell killing, tissue homeostasis, immune regulation, neurodegeneration, infection response, and treatment-induced cytotoxicity; unresolved questions include how apoptosis interacts with necroptosis, pyroptosis, ferroptos
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Subcutaneous Cell-Line-Derived Xenograft
Subcutaneous cell-line-derived xenograft (CDX) models are established by implanting cultured human cancer cell lines into immunodeficient mice, where the injected cells form localized tumors that can be monitored in vivo as a measure of tumorigenic potential, growth kinetics, and treatment response. These models are widely used in oncology research because they allow reproducible tumor formation and enable comparative assessment of tumor growth between different cell lines or genetic manipulations in a controlled in vivo microenvironment. Subcutaneous implantation of cancer cells in immunodeficient mice is a standard approach for evaluating tumor growth behavior and therapeutic response across multiple cancer types, including prostate, esophageal, pancreatic, and colon cancer models.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (286 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
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. 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 |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 2.8214 mL | 14.1068 mL | 28.2135 mL | 70.5338 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.5643 mL | 2.8214 mL | 5.6427 mL | 14.1068 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.2821 mL | 1.4107 mL | 2.8214 mL | 7.0534 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.1881 mL | 0.9405 mL | 1.8809 mL | 4.7023 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.1411 mL | 0.7053 mL | 1.4107 mL | 3.5267 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1129 mL | 0.5643 mL | 1.1285 mL | 2.8214 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0940 mL | 0.4702 mL | 0.9405 mL | 2.3511 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0705 mL | 0.3527 mL | 0.7053 mL | 1.7633 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0564 mL | 0.2821 mL | 0.5643 mL | 1.4107 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0470 mL | 0.2351 mL | 0.4702 mL | 1.1756 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0353 mL | 0.1763 mL | 0.3527 mL | 0.8817 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0282 mL | 0.1411 mL | 0.2821 mL | 0.7053 mL |