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Cichoriin

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Cichoriin

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Cichoriin is an orally active coumarin glycoside with broad biological activities. Cichoriin exhibits inhibitory activities against α-amylase, α-glucosidase, pancreatic lipase and DPP-IV, with IC₅₀ values of 5.76, 2.94, 16.83 and 9.16 μg/mL, respectively. Cichoriin significantly improves metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mice by activating the AMPK signaling pathway. Cichoriin upregulates PPAR-γ in adipose tissue and alleviates obesity and associated cardiorenal injury in rats. Cichoriin blocks monosodium urate crystal-induced activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and cell pyroptosis by inhibiting P2Y₁₄R (IC₅₀ = 8.47 nM). In silico virtual screening reveals that Cichoriin has a strong binding affinity for SARS-CoV-2.

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Purity: 99.9%
CAS No.: 531-58-8
Formula: C₁₅H₁₆O₉
Molecular Weight:340.28

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Biological Activity

Description

IC₅₀ & Target^[1]^[5]

PPAR-γ

DPP-4

GLUT4

NLRP3 inflammasome

P2Y14 Receptor

All Dipeptidyl Peptidase Isoforms :

All p38 MAPK Isoforms :

All PPAR Isoforms :

All P2Y Receptor Isoforms :

All NOD-like Receptor (NLR) Isoforms :

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In Vitro

Cichoriin exhibits favorable binding affinity to multiple diabetes and cardiovascular targets, including α-amylase, α-glucosidase, DPP-IV, PPARγ, AMPK, GLUT-4, ACE and NF-κB, with binding energies ranging from -6.8 to -9.8 kcal/mol^[1].
Cichoriin (25-50 μM; 24 h) dose-dependently reduces free fatty acid (FFA)-induced lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells, AML12 cells, and primary mouse hepatocytes^[3].
Cichoriin (25-50 μM; 24 h) reduces reactive oxygen species levels in FFA-induced AML12 mouse hepatocytes^[3].
Cichoriin (50 μM; 24 h) activates the AMPK pathway by increasing the phosphorylation levels of AMPKα and ACC, and upregulates the expression of CPT-1A in primary mouse hepatocytes treated with free fatty acids (FFA)^[3].
Cichoriin (50 μM; 24 h) inhibits the migration and activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSC) (reducing the expression of Col I and α-SMA) in an indirect co-culture system by regulating paracrine signals in primary mouse hepatocytes treated with FFA^[3].
Cichoriin (25-50 μM; 24 h) inhibits PDGF-AA secretion from lipotoxic primary mouse hepatocytes^[3].
The lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and PDGF-AA inhibitory effects of Cichoriin on free fatty acid (FFA)-treated primary mouse hepatocytes, as well as the anti-fibrotic effect on co-cultivated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), all depend on the activation of AMPK^[3].
Cichoriin (50-200 μM; 24 h) significantly inhibits monosodium urate crystal-induced release of IL-1β and IL-18, as well as protein expression of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD and ASC in differentiated THP-1 macrophages^[5].
Cichorin (50-200 μM; 24 h) effectively inhibits monosodium urate crystal-driven macrophage pyroptosis^[5].

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

Western Blot Analysis^[3]

Cell Line:

Primary mouse hepatocytes (with FFA-induced lipotoxicity)
Concentration:

50 μM
Incubation Time:

24 h (concurrent with FFA treatment)
Result:

Significantly increased phosphorylation levels of AMPKα and ACC compared to FFA-only treated cells.
Upregulated CPT-1A protein expression compared to FFA-only treated cells.

Cell Migration Assay^[3]

Cell Line:

Indirect Transwell co-culture of primary mouse hepatocytes and primary mouse hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) (with FFA-induced hepatocyte lipotoxicity)
Concentration:

50 μM
Incubation Time:

24 h (incubation with hepatocytes, prior to co-culture)
Result:

Significantly inhibited HSC migration (reduced wound closure rate) compared to FFA-only treated hepatocytes.
Downregulated protein expression of collagen I (Col I) and alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) in co-cultured HSCs compared to FFA-only treated hepatocytes.

ELISA Assay^[3]

Cell Line:

Primary mouse hepatocytes (with FFA-induced lipotoxicity)
Concentration:

25 and 50 μM
Incubation Time:

24 h
Result:

Reduced FFA-induced PDGF-AA secretion from primary mouse hepatocytes compared to FFA-only treated hepatocytes.

ELISA Assay^[5]

Cell Line:

THP-1 macrophages
Concentration:

25, 100 and 200 μM
Incubation Time:

Pre-treatment for 1 hour, followed by stimulation with sodium urate crystals for 23 hours
Result:

Significantly inhibited the release of IL-1β and IL-18.

Western Blot Analysis^[5]

Cell Line:

THP-1 macrophages
Concentration:

25, 100 and 200 μM
Incubation Time:

Pre-treatment for 1 hour, followed by stimulation with sodium urate crystals for 23 hours
Result:

Significantly inhibited the protein expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, GSDMD and ASC.

In Vivo

Cichoriin (50-100 mg/kg; p.o.; daily; 4 weeks) mitigates high-fat diet-induced obesity and associated metabolic, oxidative, and histopathological dysfunctions in rats in a dose-dependent manner^[2].
Cichoriin (100-200 mg/kg/day; oral gavage; daily; 6 weeks) dose-dependently alleviates GAN diet-induced MASH and associated liver fibrosis in male C57BL/6J mice via AMPK pathway activation^[3].

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

Animal Model:

Wistar (male, 100-150 g initial weight, high-fat diet-induced obesity)^[2]
Dosage:

50 mg/kg; 100 mg/kg
Administration:

p.o.; daily; 4 weeks
Result:

Reduced body-weight gain to 142 g, BMI to 0.58 g/cm², liver weight to 7.0 g, visceral fat weight to 4.7 g.
Improved serum lipid profile to total cholesterol 125 mg/dL, triglycerides 48 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol 93 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol 23 mg/dL, LDL-C/HDL-C ratio 4.2.
Lowered hepatic malondialdehyde to 107.2 nmol/g tissue, renal malondialdehyde to 78.4 nmol/g tissue, and increased hepatic reduced glutathione to 271 mg/g tissue, renal reduced glutathione to 286 mg/g tissue.
Upregulated peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma mRNA and protein expression in adipose tissue.
Showed moderate improvement in heart, kidney, and liver tissue architecture with reduced tissue damage compared to HFD controls.
Reduced body-weight gain to 123 g, BMI to 0.55 g/cm², liver weight to 6.7 g, kidney weight to 1.2 g, heart weight to 0.9 g, visceral fat weight to 3.1 g.
Improved serum lipid profile to total cholesterol 85 mg/dL, triglycerides 40 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol 44 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol 33 mg/dL, LDL-C/HDL-C ratio 1.4.
Normalized serum alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, urea, creatinine, and creatine kinase MB levels to near-control values.
Lowered hepatic malondialdehyde to 96.9 nmol/g tissue, renal malondialdehyde to 64.3 nmol/g tissue, and increased hepatic reduced glutathione to 325 mg/g tissue, renal reduced glutathione to 339 mg/g tissue.
Upregulated peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma mRNA and protein expression in adipose tissue to levels comparable to the atorvastatin control.
Showed marked improvement in heart, kidney, and liver tissue architecture with minimal residual damage compared to HFD controls.

Animal Model:

C57BL/6J (male, 8-10 weeks old, 20-25 g, GAN diet-induced MASH)^[3]
Dosage:

100 mg/kg/day; 200 mg/kg/day
Administration:

oral gavage; daily; 6 weeks
Result:

Significantly reduced body weight, liver index, and blood glucose levels in a dose-dependent manner.
Decreased serum levels of AST, ALT, LDH, AKP, TC, TG, LDL-C, and NEFA, while increased HDL-C levels.
Attenuated hepatic steatosis, inflammation scores, and NAFLD Activity Score (NAS), with reduced liver lipid content (Oil Red O staining area, hepatic TC, TG).
Lowered hepatic AST, ALT, and LDH levels.
Reduced liver fibrosis, as shown by decreased Masson’s trichrome staining area, hepatic hydroxyproline levels, liver Ishak score, and serum fibrosis biomarkers (HA, LN, Col IV, Pro III).
Dose-dependently suppressed mRNA expression of fibrosis-related genes (Col3a1, Col1a1, Acta2, Tgfb1), reduced Smad2 and Smad4 staining intensity, and downregulated protein expression of α-SMA, TGF-β1, Col III, and Col I.
Decreased hepatic F4/80-positive macrophage density, upregulated hepatic SOD, GSH, and CAT levels, and reduced hepatic MDA content.
Lowered hepatic levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β, with downregulated protein levels of p-IKKβ and p-NF-κB p65, and upregulated IκBα.
Enhanced phosphorylation of AMPK (Thr172) and ACC (Ser79) at 200 mg/kg dose, increasing p-AMPK/total AMPK and p-ACC/total ACC ratios.
Reversed GAN diet-induced upregulation of pro-inflammatory factors, fibrogenic markers, and lipogenic enzymes, while restored expression of fatty acid β-oxidation and insulin signaling proteins at 200 mg/kg dose.

Chemical Information

CAS No. 531-58-8
Appearance Solid
Molecular Weight 340.28
Formula C₁₅H₁₆O₉
Color White to off-white
SMILES

OC1=C(C=C2C(C=CC(O2)=O)=C1)O[C@@H]3O[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O)CO
Structure Classification
- Phenylpropanoids
- Coumarins
- Phenols
- Monophenols
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* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)

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Bioorg Chem

Discovery of cyanidin-3-O-galactoside as a novel CNT2 inhibitor for the treatment of hyperuricemia. [Abstract]

2024 Dec 30:154:108108. PMID: 39753042
Vet Microbiol

The Chinese medicine monomer Schisandrin C inhibits PRRSV infection by regulating the OGT-PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. [Abstract]

2026 May:316:110992. PMID: 41865607

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DMSO : 100 mg/mL (293.88 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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2.9388 mL

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0.5878 mL

2.9388 mL

5.8775 mL

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0.2939 mL

1.4694 mL

2.9388 mL

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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and 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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Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL

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Purity: 99.98%

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References

[1]. Sishu NK, et al. Cichoriin, a coumarin glycoside with antidiabetic effect and cardioprotective activity against H₂O₂ induced oxidative stress in H9c2 cells: in-vitro and in-silico study. Free Radic Biol Med. 2025;241:671-688. [Content Brief]

[2]. Khalil HE, et al. Cichoriin, a Biocoumarin, Mitigates Oxidative Stress and Associated Adverse Dysfunctions on High-Fat Diet-Induced Obesity in Rats. Life (Basel). 2022;12(11):1731. Published 2022 Oct 28. [Content Brief]

[3]. Zhao Y, et al. Cichoriin suppresses hepatic lipid accumulation and fibrosis in mice metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis via the AMPK pathway. Biochem Pharmacol. 2026;245:117630. [Content Brief]

[4]. Rivero-Segura NA, et al. In Silico Screening of Natural Products Isolated from Mexican Herbal Medicines against COVID-19. Biomolecules. 2021;11(2):216. Published 2021 Feb 4. [Content Brief]

[5]. Wu X, et al. Mechanistic insights into how cichoriin inhibits P2Y14R to suppress MSU-induced gouty inflammation. BMC Biotechnol. 2026 Apr 15.
[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	2.9388 mL	14.6938 mL	29.3876 mL	73.4689 mL
	5 mM	0.5878 mL	2.9388 mL	5.8775 mL	14.6938 mL
	10 mM	0.2939 mL	1.4694 mL	2.9388 mL	7.3469 mL
	15 mM	0.1959 mL	0.9796 mL	1.9592 mL	4.8979 mL
	20 mM	0.1469 mL	0.7347 mL	1.4694 mL	3.6734 mL
	25 mM	0.1176 mL	0.5878 mL	1.1755 mL	2.9388 mL
	30 mM	0.0980 mL	0.4898 mL	0.9796 mL	2.4490 mL
	40 mM	0.0735 mL	0.3673 mL	0.7347 mL	1.8367 mL
	50 mM	0.0588 mL	0.2939 mL	0.5878 mL	1.4694 mL
	60 mM	0.0490 mL	0.2449 mL	0.4898 mL	1.2245 mL
	80 mM	0.0367 mL	0.1837 mL	0.3673 mL	0.9184 mL
	100 mM	0.0294 mL	0.1469 mL	0.2939 mL	0.7347 mL

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