Epimedin B
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Epimedin B (Epmedin B) is a flavonoid active component found in Epimedium, with oral activity, and exhibits anti-osteoporotic and neuroprotective effects. Epimedin B inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation, F-actin ring formation, and mature osteoclast bone resorption, inhibits the phosphorylation of JNK, p38 MAPK, PI3K, and AKT, activates the AMPK-Nrf2 antioxidant pathway, and reduces cellular and mitochondrial ROS. Epimedin B acts on ESR1 and exerts its effects via GPER. Epimedin B alleviates bone loss and improves bone microstructure in vivo, and in Parkinson's models protects dopaminergic neurons and maintains striatal dopamine levels through anti-apoptotic and anti-endoplasmic reticulum stress effects. Epimedin B can be used for research related to osteoporosis, diabetic osteoporosis, and Parkinson's disease.
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- Purity : 99.54%
- CAS No.: 110623-73-9
- 화학식: C38H48O19
- 분자량:808.78
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4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
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Biological Activity
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In Vitro
Epimedin B (5-80 μM; 4 days) shows no cytotoxicity in BMMs[1].
Epimedin B (10-40 μM; 1-3 days) concentration-dependently inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in BMMs, with the strongest inhibitory effect observed in the early stage of differentiation[1].
Epimedin B (20-40 μM) concentration-dependently inhibits F-actin ring formation and nuclear translocation of NFATc1 in RANKL-induced BMMs[1].
Epimedin B (20-40 μM; 48 h) concentration-dependently reduces the bone resorption activity of mature osteoclasts derived from BMMs[1].
Epimedin B (20-40 μM; 1-5 days) downregulates RANKL-induced osteoclast-specific gene and protein expression in BMMs in a concentration-dependent manner[1].
Epimedin B (40 μM; 15-60 min) inhibits RANKL-induced phosphorylation of JNK, p38, PI3K, and AKT in BMMs, but does not affect ERK phosphorylation[1].
Epimedin B (40 μM; 15-60 min) activates the AMPK pathway in RANKL-induced BMMs, elevates p-AMPK levels, and its activating effect persists up to 60 min[1].
Epimedin B (40 μM; 48 h) alters the transcriptomic profile of RANKL-induced BMMs, with enrichment of pathways related to osteoclast differentiation, AMPK, PI3K-AKT, and MAPK signaling[1].
Epimedin B (2 h) directly binds to the ESR1 protein, stabilizing it during thermal degradation, with a predicted binding energy of −7.8 kcal/mol[1].
Epimedin B directly binds to the N-terminal hydrophobic core of mouse GPER in silico, with a binding free energy of −7.3 kcal/mol[2].
Epimedin B is a major component of ETF, with a concentration of 14.9 mg/g in the tested extract[3].
Epimedin B (20-40 μM; 48 h) concentration-dependently reduces intracellular and mitochondrial ROS levels in BMMs[1].
Epimedin B (20-40 μM; 1-5 days) activates the Nrf2-Keap1 antioxidant pathway and upregulates the expression of downstream antioxidant enzymes in BMMs[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:bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs)
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Concentration:5, 10, 20, 40, 80 μM
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Incubation Time:4 days
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Result:Exhibited no cytotoxic effects on BMM proliferation at concentrations up to 80 μM.
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Cell Line:bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs)
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Concentration:10, 20, 40 μM (concurrent with RANKL induction); 40 μM (stage-specific: days 1-3, days 3-5, or days 5-7)
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Incubation Time:until differentiation assessment (concurrent RANKL induction); days 1-3, days 3-5, or days 5-7 (stage-specific)
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Result:Suppressed RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in a concentration-dependent manner, as evidenced by reduced numbers of TRAP-positive multinucleated cells.
Suppressed osteoclast differentiation during the early stage (days 1-3) and mid-stage (days 3-5), with a more pronounced inhibitory effect observed in the early stage.
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Cell Line:bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs)
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Concentration:20 μM, 40 μM (gene expression analysis); 40 μM (protein expression analysis)
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Incubation Time:upon significant osteoclast differentiation in control group (gene expression); 1, 3, and 5 days (protein expression)
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Result:Suppressed the expression of osteoclast-specific genes-including Acp5, Nfatc1, Fos, Ctsk, Mmp9, and Atp6v0d2-which were upregulated upon RANKL stimulation, in a concentration-dependent manner.
Inhibited the expression of osteoclast differentiation-related proteins, such as NFATc1, MMP9, CTSK, and c-Fos, across the differentiation time course.
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Cell Line:bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs)
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Concentration:40 μM
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Incubation Time:15, 30, 45, and 60 min
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Result:Substantially inhibited phosphorylated JNK after 15 min of treatment.
Markedly suppressed phosphorylated p38 at 30 min.
Exhibited no significant effect on RANKL-mediated p-ERK levels over a 0-60 min period.
Downregulated phosphorylation levels of both PI3K and AKT after stimulation.
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Cell Line:bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs)
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Concentration:40 μM (Western blot); 40 μM (immunofluorescence)
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Incubation Time:15, 30, 45, and 60 min (Western blot); 60 min (immunofluorescence)
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Result:Significantly enhanced the phosphorylation level of AMPK at an early stage, leading to sustained activation of this pathway.
Molecular docking suggested a direct interaction between Epimedin B and the binding pocket of AMPK, with a binding affinity of −7.4 kcal/mol.
Upregulated p-AMPK expression, particularly in the cytoplasm, as demonstrated by immunofluorescence.
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Cell Line:bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs)
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Concentration:20 μM, 40 μM
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Incubation Time:1, 3, 5 days
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Result:Significantly upregulated Nrf2 expression and activated the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway, thereby enhancing the expression of downstream antioxidant enzymes including HO-1, SOD2, and Catalase.
Parmacokinetics
| Species | Dose | Route | AUC0-t | Cmax | Tmax | T1/2 | MRT0-t | CL/F | Vz/F |
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| Rat[3] | 15 mg/kg | p.o. | 96.7 ng·h/mL | 33.6 ng/mL | 0.9 h | 2.3 h | 2.9 h | 163.9 L/h/kg | 553.6 L/kg |
In Vivo
Epimedin B (100 mg/kg; p.o.; single dose) alone does not induce significant liver injury in mice under normal physiological conditions[5].
Epimedin B (100 mg/kg; p.o.; single dose) does not cause significant liver injury in mice under TNF-α-mediated immune stress conditions[5].
Epimedin B (1-20 mg/kg; p.o.; once daily; for 8 consecutive days) exerts neuroprotective effects in MPTP (HY-W114750)-induced Parkinson's disease mice, increasing striatal dopamine levels and improving motor function[2].
Epimedin B (10 mg/kg; p.o.; once daily; for 8 consecutive days) enhances the survival of TH-immunoreactive neurons in MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease mice through anti-apoptotic and anti-endoplasmic reticulum stress effects, and this effect depends on GPER expression[2].
Epimedin B (10-40 mg/kg; intragastric administration; once daily; for 8 consecutive weeks) alleviates STZ (HY-13753)-induced diabetic osteoporosis in rats by promoting bone formation, inhibiting bone resorption and inflammatory responses, and regulating the OPG/RANKL axis[4].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:C57BL/6J (female; 6 weeks old; bilateral ovariectomy-induced estrogen deficiency-associated bone loss)[1]
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Dosage:10 mg/kg; 20 mg/kg
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Administration:i.p.; every other day; 8 weeks
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Result:Markedly attenuated ovariectomy-induced bone loss in tibiae, with improvements in trabecular number, trabecular separation, trabecular thickness, and bone volume fraction.
Showed analogous microstructural improvements in lumbar vertebrae.
Suppressed excessive osteoclast activity on tibial bone surfaces in histomorphometric analysis.
Significantly upregulated the expression of ESR1 and phosphorylated AMPK in bone tissue, predominantly localized near the growth plate.
Caused no mortality or significant adverse events, and no significant reduction in body weight.
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Animal Model:C57BL/6 (male; 9-12 weeks old; MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease model)[2]
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Dosage:1 mg/kg; 10 mg/kg; 20 mg/kg
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Administration:p.o.; once daily; 8 days
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Result:Increased the shortened latency to fall induced by MPTP in the rotarod test at 10 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg.
Attenuated MPTP-prolonged T-turn and T-total durations in the pole test at 10 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg.
Increased striatal DA content by 34.4% and DOPAC content by 19.2% at 10 mg/kg.
Increased striatal HVA content by 17.8% without statistical significance at 10 mg/kg.
Produced slight, non-significant increases in DA, DOPAC, and HVA compared with the MPTP group at 20 mg/kg.
Protected against MPTP-induced TH protein downregulation in the substantia nigra at 10 mg/kg and 20 mg/kg.
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Animal Model:C57BL/6 (male; 9-12 weeks old; MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease model with GPER antagonist G15 (HY-103449) intracerebroventricular microinjection)[2]
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Dosage:10 mg/kg
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Administration:p.o.; once daily; 8 days
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Result:Did not affect motor function compared with control when administered alone.
Increased TH-IR neuron survival to 91.6% of control and significantly antagonized MPTP-induced TH protein decrease in the substantia nigra.
Reversed MPTP-induced upregulation of Bax, GRP78, and CHOP and downregulation of Bcl-2 in the substantia nigra.
Did not alter Bax, Bcl-2, GRP78, or CHOP protein levels compared with control when administered alone.
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Animal Model:C57BL/6 (male; 9-12 weeks old; GPER+/+ wild-type and GPER-/- knockout; MPTP-induced Parkinson's disease model)[2]
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Dosage:10 mg/kg
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Administration:p.o.; once daily; 8 days
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Result:Alleviated MPTP-induced motor deficits in rotarod and pole tests in GPER+/+ mice.
Rescued MPTP-induced TH protein downregulation in the substantia nigra in GPER+/+ mice.
Significantly antagonized MPTP-induced changes in Bax, Bcl-2, GRP78, and CHOP protein levels in GPER+/+ mice.
Exhibited abolished protective effects on motor function, TH protein expression, and apoptosis/endoplasmic reticulum stress-related proteins in GPER-/- mice.
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Animal Model:Sprague-Dawley (SD) (male; 180-230 g; diabetic osteoporosis model induced by high-fat diet combined with intraperitoneal streptozotocin injection)[4]
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Dosage:10 mg/kg; 20 mg/kg; 40 mg/kg
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Administration:i.g.; daily; 8 weeks
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Result:Reversed STZ-induced weight loss and hyperglycemia in DOP rats.
Suppressed bone mass loss in femurs dose-dependently; at 10 and 20 mg/kg, markedly reversed DOP-induced decreases in bone mineral density (BMD), bone volume fraction (BV/TV), and trabecular number (Tb.N), as well as the increase in trabecular separation (Tb.Sp).
At 10 and 20 mg/kg, dose-dependently enhanced the maximum load borne by DOP rat femurs in three-point bending tests.
Improved trabecular structure, promoted new bone formation, and inhibited marrow adipogenesis in a dose-dependent manner, reducing bone marrow adipocyte density.
Reversed DOP-induced decreases in serum osteocalcin (OCN) and bone alkaline phosphatase (BAP) levels and the increase in serum tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP-5b) level.
Dose-dependently abolished STZ-induced elevation in serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1).
Increased osteoprotegerin (OPG) and decreased receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL) mRNA and protein levels in femoral tissue of DOP rats.
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Animal Model:Balb/C (female; 6-8 weeks old; wild-type)[5]
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Dosage:100 mg/kg
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Administration:i.g.; single dose
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Result:Showed no significant change in plasma ALT and AST levels compared with the normal group.
No significant pathohistologic changes were observed in liver tissue.\nNo significant pathohistologic changes were observed in liver tissue from the TNF-α + Epimedin B group.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 110623-73-9
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Appearance Solid
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분자량 808.78
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화학식 C38H48O19
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Color Light yellow to yellow
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SMILES
OC[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](OC2=CC(O)=C(C(C(O[C@@H]3O[C@@H](C)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]3O[C@@]4([H])[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)CO4)=C(C5=CC=C(OC)C=C5)O6)=O)C6=C2C/C=C(C)/C)O1
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Synonyms
Epmedin B
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선적
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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보관
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
Publications (5)
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Acta Pharm Sin B
Chrysin serves as a novel inhibitor of DGK α/FAK interaction to suppress the malignancy of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). [Abstract]2021 Jan;11(1):143-155. PMID: 33532186 -
Food Chem
Effects of sun drying combined with baking processes on the flavor quality of Chongqing Tuocha raw tea. [Abstract]2025 Dec 30:497:146992. PMID: 41285060 -
Food Chem
Flavonoid-mediated metabolic underpinning quality variation in red bud-sport pear mutants. [Abstract]2025 Oct 15:489:144992. PMID: 40466530 -
Free Radic Biol Med
Epimedin B attenuates ovariectomy-induced bone loss by suppressing osteoclastogenesis through decreasing ROS production and targeting ESR1. [Abstract]2025 Aug 18:240:347-363. PMID: 40834910 -
J Pharm Pharmacol
Icariside I reduces breast cancer proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, and metastasis probably through inhibiting IL-6/STAT3 signaling pathway. [Abstract]2024 May 3;76(5):499-513. PMID: 37971302
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In Vitro:
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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, 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.
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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Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
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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.
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Protocol
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Kinase activity and phosphorylation assays
Kinase activity assays measure the ability of kinases to transfer phosphate groups from ATP to specific substrates, while phosphorylation assays detect the presence and levels of phosphorylated proteins. Common methods include radiolabeled ATP incorporation (e. g. ,), ADP release detection via bioluminescence (e. g. ,[3]), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) for phospho-specific epitopes (e. g. ,[6]), and microtiter-based formats for high-throughput screening (e. g. ,[8]). The ADP-Glo assay quantifies kinase activity by measuring ADP produced during phosphorylation using a luciferase-based system. Radiometric assays involve autoradiography or scintillation counting after incorporation of 32P-labeled ATP into substrate proteins. ELISA-based approaches rely on phospho-specific antibodies to detect activated kinases in cell lysates or purified samples.
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Western Blot
Western blotting (WB) is a commonly used experimental method in molecular biology, biochemistry, and immunogenetics for identifying and quantifying target proteins. It combines gel electrophoresis with immunoassay, enabling researchers to analyze protein expression, post-translational modifications, and molecular weight.
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Apoptosis
Apoptosis, also called programmed cell death, is generally characterized by distinct morphological characteristics.
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ROS/oxidative-stress fluorescent staining
ROS/oxidative-stress fluorescent staining uses cell-permeant fluorogenic probes that become fluorescent after oxidation inside cells or tissues; commonly used examples include DCFH-DA/DCFDA for broad cellular oxidant detection, DHE for superoxide-related signal detection, MitoSOX for mitochondrial superoxide-related signal detection, and CellROX probes for oxidative-stress-associated fluorescence readouts. The assay detects probe oxidation rather than a single ROS species unless the probe and analysis method have been chemically validated for that species. DCFH-DA enters cells, is deacetylated by intracellular esterases to DCFH, and produces fluorescent DCF after oxidation, so the readout is used as an operational measure of total cellular oxidative stress rather than a species-specific ROS measurement. DHE and MitoSOX can report superoxide-related oxidation, but red fluorescence alone can include non-specific ethidium-like oxidation products; HPLC or optimized spectral approaches are
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Human pluripotent stem cell midbrain dopaminergic neuron differentiation
Human pluripotent stem cells are directed toward midbrain dopaminergic neurons by first inducing a neural floor-plate-like progenitor state, then patterning cells with ventralizing SHH signaling and midbrain/WNT-FGF cues, and finally maturing progenitors into neurons expressing dopaminergic markers such as TH, NURR1/NR4A2, PITX3, DAT/SLC6A3, VMAT2/SLC18A2, GIRK2/KCNJ6, FOXA2, LMX1A, and EN1. The main readouts are loss of pluripotency, acquisition of FOXA2+/LMX1A+ midbrain floor-plate progenitors, emergence of βIII-tubulin+/MAP2+ neurons, and production of TH+ dopaminergic neurons with molecular, dopamine-release, and electrophysiological features of midbrain dopaminergic identity.
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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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Protocol for Kinase activity and phosphorylation assays
Kinase activity assays measure transfer of phosphate from ATP to a protein or peptide substrate, generating phosphorylated substrate, ADP, or incorporated radiolabeled phosphate as the readout; phosphorylation assays measure site-specific phosphorylation in cells or tissues as a proxy for kinase-pathway activation, inhibition, or substrate regulation. Phosphorylation can be detected by phospho-specific Western blot, immunoprecipitation kinase assay, phospho-immunofluorescence, phospho-flow cytometry, luminescent ADP detection, radiolabeled ATP incorporation, or reporter-based pathway assays, and these readouts can be applied to cancer cells, primary neurons, mouse tumors, organoids, inflammatory macrophages, ferroptosis studies, and mitophagy studies when the kinase target is biologically relevant.
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Osteoclast differentiation from monocyte/macrophage precursors
Osteoclast differentiation is an in vitro induction assay in which monocyte/macrophage-lineage precursors are exposed to macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF) and receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL), generating multinucleated osteoclasts that are commonly identified by tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining and functionally confirmed by resorption pits on dentin, bone, or mineralized substrates. M-CSF supports survival and expansion of osteoclast precursors, while RANKL binding to RANK drives osteoclast commitment, fusion, maturation, and resorptive function; osteoprotegerin inhibits this pathway by binding RANKL and preventing RANK activation. The main readouts are the number of TRAP-positive multinucleated cells, formation of F-actin rings, and resorbed surface area; TRAP-positive multinucleated cells indicate osteoclast differentiation, whereas pit formation on dentin, bone, or mineralized coating indicates functional bone-resorbing activity.
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Phalloidin F-actin cytoskeleton staining
Phalloidin F-actin staining detects polymerized filamentous actin in fixed and permeabilized specimens by using fluorescent phalloidin or phalloidin-derived phallotoxins that bind actin filaments and generate a fluorescence microscopy readout corresponding to F-actin organization, including stress fibers, cortical actin, filament bundles, and tissue-specific actin networks. Phalloidin stabilizes F-actin by reducing actin subunit dissociation from filament ends, and fluorescent phallotoxins were established as tools for visualizing actin-containing structures in eukaryotic cells.
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References
[1]. Lai Y, et al. Epimedin B attenuates ovariectomy-induced bone loss by suppressing osteoclastogenesis through decreasing ROS production and targeting ESR1. Free radical biology & medicine. 2025 Dec 01;240:347-363. [Content Brief]
[2]. Zhang M, et al. Epimedin B exerts neuroprotective effect against MPTP-induced mouse model of Parkinson's disease: GPER as a potential target. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie. 2022 Dec;156:113955. [Content Brief]
[4]. Zhang X, et al. Epimedin B protects against bone loss and inflammation in diabetic osteoporosis rats by regulating OPG/RANKL pathway. Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research. 2025 Apr 22;20(1):403. [Content Brief]
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 (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.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 1.2364 mL | 6.1822 mL | 12.3643 mL | 30.9108 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.2473 mL | 1.2364 mL | 2.4729 mL | 6.1822 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.1236 mL | 0.6182 mL | 1.2364 mL | 3.0911 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.0824 mL | 0.4121 mL | 0.8243 mL | 2.0607 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.0618 mL | 0.3091 mL | 0.6182 mL | 1.5455 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.0495 mL | 0.2473 mL | 0.4946 mL | 1.2364 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0412 mL | 0.2061 mL | 0.4121 mL | 1.0304 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0309 mL | 0.1546 mL | 0.3091 mL | 0.7728 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0247 mL | 0.1236 mL | 0.2473 mL | 0.6182 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0206 mL | 0.1030 mL | 0.2061 mL | 0.5152 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0155 mL | 0.0773 mL | 0.1546 mL | 0.3864 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0124 mL | 0.0618 mL | 0.1236 mL | 0.3091 mL |
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