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Honokiol  (Synonyms: NSC 293100)

Cat. No.: HY-N0003 Purity: 99.76%
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Honokiol is a bioactive, biphenolic phytochemical that possesses potent antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, and anticancer activities by targeting a variety of signaling molecules. It inhibits the activation of Akt. Honokiol can readily cross the blood brain barrier.

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Honokiol Chemical Structure

Honokiol Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 35354-74-6

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    Honokiol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Exp Anim. 2023 Mar 2.  [Abstract]

    IF staining assays demonstrates that Honokiol (5 mg/kg; i.p.; single) elevates the expression of SIRT3 in the lung tissues of APE (acute pulmonary embolism) rats.

    Honokiol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Mar 15;147:79-88.  [Abstract]

    Effect of GFP-A and Honokiol (activator of ERK1/2) (10 μmol/L) on the protein expression of NF-κB p65 in HT-29 cells. Cells were treated with 180 μg/mL GFP-A in the presence or absence of Honokiol for different durations of time. The expression of protein was analyzed by western blot. β-Actin was used as an equal loading control.

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    Description

    Honokiol is a bioactive, biphenolic phytochemical that possesses potent antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, and anticancer activities by targeting a variety of signaling molecules. It inhibits the activation of Akt. Honokiol can readily cross the blood brain barrier[1][2][3][4].

    IC50 & Target[4]

    ERK1

     

    ERK2

     

    Autophagy

     

    In Vitro

    Honokiol (0, 12.5, 25 and 50 μM) inhibits the growth of GBM cells and induces apoptosis, with IC50 of appr against 30 μM DBTRG-05MG cell. Honokiol-induced apoptosis of GBM cells is associated with the downregulation of the Rb protein and cleavage of PARP and Bcl-x (S/L). Honokiol (50 μM) increases the level of autophagy markers in GBM cells[1].
    Honokiol has anticancer effect, and the IC50 values with MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, and MDA-MB-453 cell lines is 16.99 ± 1.28 μM, 15.94 ± 2.35 μM and 20.11 ±3.13 μM respectively. Honokiol (3, 10 μM) produces significant inhibition on the spheroid number and spheroid sizes in the clonogenic assay[2].
    Honokiol (0.1-1.0?μM) specifically inhibits washed human platelet aggregation stimulated by collagen, but not by other agonists. honokiol (0.6 and 1.0?μM) can concentration-dependently inhibit the collagen-induced ATP-release reaction in washed human platelets. Honokiol specifically inhibits platelet aggregation and the phosphorylation of Lyn, PLCγ2, and PKC stimulated with convulxin. Honokiol (5, 10?μM) significantly inhibits convulxin-stimulated MAPKs and Akt activation[3].

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

    In Vivo

    Honokiol-NM (40 mg/kg, p.o.) produces superior anticancer effects, and the PCNA, Cyclin D1 and cleaved caspase 3 expressions are 2.12, 1.92 and 1.68-fold significantly altered in this treated group[2].

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

    Molecular Weight

    266.33

    Formula

    C18H18O2

    CAS No.
    Appearance

    Solid

    Color

    White to off-white

    SMILES

    OC1=C(CC=C)C=C(C2=CC(CC=C)=CC=C2O)C=C1

    Structure Classification
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    Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

    Storage
    Powder -20°C 3 years
    4°C 2 years
    In solvent -80°C 1 year
    -20°C 6 months
    Solvent & Solubility
    In Vitro: 

    DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL (187.74 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

    *"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 3.7547 mL 18.7737 mL 37.5474 mL
    5 mM 0.7509 mL 3.7547 mL 7.5095 mL
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    * 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, 1 years; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

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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 (9.39 mM); Clear solution

      This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

      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.

      Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
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      Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

      Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (9.39 mM); Clear solution

      This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

      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.

      Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.

    For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
    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.

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      Add each solvent one by one:  Corn Oil

      Solubility: 16.67 mg/mL (62.59 mM); Clear solution; Need ultrasonic

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    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 99.90%

    References
    Cell Assay
    [2]

    In cytotoxicity assays, 10,000 cells/well are added to 96 wells plates and incubated overnight, thereafter cells are treated with different concentrations of Honokiol dissolved in dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO). Since Honokiol is not soluble in aqueous solvents, for in vitro studies Honokiol is dissolved in DMSO. To study the possible effect of DMSO on cells, solvent (DMSO) control is used at highest concentration of <0.1%. After 72 h treatment, cells are fixed and cell viability is measured by crystal violet staining (0.05%).

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

    Animal Administration
    [2]

    For anticancer in vivo studies, the MDA-MB-231 cells (2 million) are injected into mammary fat tissue. Two weeks after the tumor cell injections, palpable tumors are observed in mammary tissues, which is an indication of tumor formation. Then drug treatment either in free form or in nanomicellar forms is given orally at the dose of 40 and 80 mg/kg daily. The drug treatment is continued for 4 weeks, and the tumor volumes and body weights are recorded weekly. After 4 weeks of treatment, animals are sacrificed; final tumor volumes and weights are measured. These tumors are used for western blot and immunohistochemical analysis. For western blot experiments, tumor tissues are stored at −80°C till the analysis is done. For IHC, tumors are fixed in formal saline.

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

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    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, 1 years; -20°C, 6 months. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 1 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 6 months.

    Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
    DMSO 1 mM 3.7547 mL 18.7737 mL 37.5474 mL 93.8685 mL
    5 mM 0.7509 mL 3.7547 mL 7.5095 mL 18.7737 mL
    10 mM 0.3755 mL 1.8774 mL 3.7547 mL 9.3869 mL
    15 mM 0.2503 mL 1.2516 mL 2.5032 mL 6.2579 mL
    20 mM 0.1877 mL 0.9387 mL 1.8774 mL 4.6934 mL
    25 mM 0.1502 mL 0.7509 mL 1.5019 mL 3.7547 mL
    30 mM 0.1252 mL 0.6258 mL 1.2516 mL 3.1290 mL
    40 mM 0.0939 mL 0.4693 mL 0.9387 mL 2.3467 mL
    50 mM 0.0751 mL 0.3755 mL 0.7509 mL 1.8774 mL
    60 mM 0.0626 mL 0.3129 mL 0.6258 mL 1.5645 mL
    80 mM 0.0469 mL 0.2347 mL 0.4693 mL 1.1734 mL
    100 mM 0.0375 mL 0.1877 mL 0.3755 mL 0.9387 mL
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