PDRN
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PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) is a deoxynucleotide polymer mainly derived from the sperm of rainbow trout or salmon. PDRN inhibits pro-inflammatory factors and promotes VEGF expression via the cAMP-PKA pathway by activating the adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR), thereby driving angiogenesis and collagen deposition in fibroblasts. Degradation products of PDRN provide DNA raw materials for proliferating cells through the salvage synthesis pathway, accelerating re-epithelialization. PDRN reduces melanin synthesis and cell apoptosis by upregulating ERK/AKT phosphorylation and inhibiting the activities of MITF and tyrosinase, and resists skin aging by attenuating nuclear autophagy and blocking the interaction between LC3-SIRT1. PDRN is mainly used for wound repair, post-aesthetic surgery recovery and anti-aging research.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 90.2%
- CAS No.: 100403-24-5
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Storage:
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Biological Activity
PDRN induces cell growth in human primary dermal fibroblasts, and this effect depends on the activation of adenosine A2a receptor[1].
PDRN (20 mg/mL) promotes the proliferation of cultured human osteoblasts and enhances their alkaline phosphatase activity, and this effect is mediated through the activation of adenosine A2a receptor[1].
PDRN promotes extracellular matrix preservation and reduces its degradation in primary human chondrocytes, and exerts a synergistic effect when combined with Glucosamine (HY-B1125)[1].
PDRN promotes the proliferation of human preadipocytes, supporting its potential application in regenerative medicine[1].
PDRN supports the activity of DNA salvage pathways in cultured human dermal fibroblasts and promotes cell proliferation through nucleotide internalization and integration[1].
PDRN protects human skin fibroblasts against UVB-induced DNA damage by activating p53 and enhancing DNA repair via the salvage pathway[1].
PDRN (10-200 µg/mL; 4 days) reduces melanin content in melanocytes from Mel-Ab mice in a dose-dependent manner. After 4 days of treatment, the highest tested concentration (200 µg/mL) decreases melanin content to approximately 60% of that in the untreated control group[2].
PDRN (50-100 µg/mL; 5 days) reduces melanin content in a human melanocyte-keratinocyte co-culture system in a dose-dependent manner. After 5 days of treatment, the melanin content in the 100 µg/mL group decreases to approximately 75% of that in the untreated control group[2].
PDRN (10-200 µg/mL; 4 days) significantly reduces tyrosinase activity in melanocytes of Mel-Ab mice. After 4 days of treatment, the 50 µg/mL dose decreases the enzyme activity to approximately 25% of that in the untreated control group, while the 100 and 200 µg/mL doses reduce the enzyme activity to approximately 35% of that in the untreated control group[2].
PDRN (100 µg/mL; 24-72 h) reduces the protein levels of MITF, TRP-1 and tyrosinase in melanocytes from Mel-Ab mice[2].
PDRN (100 µg/mL; 10-360 min) transiently increases the levels of phosphorylated ERK and AKT in melanocytes of Mel-Ab mice, with the activation peak of ERK occurring at 10 min and that of AKT at 30 min; meanwhile, this substance causes a fluctuating increase in phosphorylated GSK3β levels, but exerts no effect on the levels of β-catenin, total ERK, total AKT, and total GSK3β[2].
PDRN (800 μg/mL; 24 h) improves the viability of HaCaT human keratinocytes subjected to UVB- or H2O2-induced stress[3].
PDRN (800 μg/mL; 24 h) significantly reduces apoptosis of human keratinocyte HaCaT cells induced by UVB or H2O2[3].
PDRN (800 μg/mL; 12-24 h) enhances the migratory capacity of HaCaT human keratinocytes subjected to UVB- or H2O2-induced stress[3].
PDRN (800 μg/mL; 24 h) attenuates UVB- or H2O2-induced senescence in human keratinocyte HaCaT cells[3].
PDRN (800 μg/mL; 24 h) reduces the formation of SIRT1 stress granules, nucleophagy, and LC3-SIRT1 colocalization in UVB- or H2O2-stressed HaCaT human keratinocytes and HDF human dermal fibroblasts[3].
PDRN (800 μg/mL; 24 h) upregulates the protein expression of SIRT1 and p62, downregulates LC3 levels, and reduces the expression of senescence markers p53 and p16 in UVB- or H2O2-stressed human keratinocyte HaCaT cells[3].
PDRN (800 μg/mL; 24 h) downregulates the mRNA expression levels of senescence markers p53, p21, p16 and collagen-degrading enzyme MMP1 in UVB- or H2O2-stressed human keratinocyte HaCaT cells[3].
PDRN (50-100 μg/mL) inhibits melanogenesis in a human melanocyte-keratinocyte co-culture system by targeting MITF, tyrosinase and TRP-1, accompanied by the phosphorylation of ERK and AKT[4].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:Mel-Ab (immortal murine melanocyte cell line)
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Concentration:100 µg/mL
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Incubation Time:24, 48 and 72 h
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Result:Reduced protein levels of MITF, TRP-1, and tyrosinase relative to untreated controls (0 h).
Lowered MITF to 1.4-fold, TRP-1 to 0.6-fold, and tyrosinase to 0.6-fold of control levels at 24 h.
Lowered MITF to 0.8-fold, TRP-1 to 0.2-fold, and tyrosinase to 0.5-fold of control levels at 48 h.
Lowered MITF to 0.4-fold, TRP-1 to 0.2-fold, and tyrosinase to 0.7-fold of control levels at 72 h.
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Cell Line:HaCaT human keratinocyte cells
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Concentration:0-100 μM (unstressed cells); 800 μg/mL (UVB/H2O2-stressed cells)
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Incubation Time:24 h
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Result:Significantly enhanced HaCaT cell viability compared to UVB- or H2O2-treated controls at 800 μg/mL.
Did not show a dose-dependent increase in cell proliferation in unstressed cells.
Improved viability in stress-exposed cells at higher concentrations.
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Cell Line:HaCaT human keratinocyte cells
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Concentration:800 μg/mL
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Incubation Time:24 h (post-UVB/H2O2 treatment)
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Result:Reduced the proportion of late apoptotic HaCaT cells.
Significantly lowered the percentage of late apoptotic cells compared to UVB- or H2O2-exposed controls without PDRN.
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Cell Line:HaCaT human keratinocyte cells
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Concentration:800 μg/mL
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Incubation Time:12 h, 24 h (post-UVB/H2O2 treatment)
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Result:Significantly increased the migration rate of HaCaT cells at 12-24h compared to UVB- or H2O2-treated controls without PDRN.
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Cell Line:HaCaT human keratinocyte cells, HDF human dermal fibroblast cells
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Concentration:800 μg/mL
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Incubation Time:24 h (post-UVB/H2O2 treatment)
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Result:Reduced the formation of SIRT1-containing cytoplasmic stress granules in UVB- or H2O2-exposed HaCaT and HDF cells.
Decreased co-localization of SIRT1 with the stress granule marker G3BP1 in H2O2-exposed cells.
Reduced nuclear accumulation of LC3 and p62 puncta in UVB- or H2O2-exposed HaCaT cells.
Decreased cytoplasmic co-localization of LC3 and SIRT1 in UVB- or H2O2-exposed HaCaT cells.
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Cell Line:HaCaT human keratinocyte cells
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Concentration:800 μg/mL
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Incubation Time:24 h (post-UVB/H2O2 treatment)
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Result:Increased whole cell protein levels of SIRT1 and p62, and decreased the LC3II/I ratio, in UVB- or H2O2-exposed HaCaT cells.
Decreased LC3 levels and maintained SIRT1 levels in nuclear fractions of UVB- or H2O2-exposed cells.
Increased SIRT1 and p62 levels and decreased LC3 levels in cytoplasmic fractions of UVB- or H2O2-exposed cells.
Decreased whole cell protein levels of p53 and p16 in UVB- or H2O2-exposed cells.
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Cell Line:HaCaT human keratinocyte cells
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Concentration:800 μg/mL
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Incubation Time:24 h (post-UVB/H2O2 treatment)
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Result:Reversed the UVB- or H2O2-induced upregulation of p53, p21, p16, and MMP1 mRNA levels in HaCaT cells.
| Species | Dose | Route | Bioavailability | Tmax | T1/2 | Plasma Concentration |
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| Rat[1] | 8 mg/kg | i.p. | 90 % | 1 h | 3 h | 0.137 μg/mL |
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:(6-7 weeks old, 20-30g)[3]
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Dosage:800 mg/mL
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Administration:i.p.; daily; 21 days
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Result:Reduced epidermal thickening from ~60 μm to ~40 μm.
Restored epidermal layer thickness closer to the control group's ~25 μm.
Reversed UVB-induced flattening of basal cellular morphology.
| NCT Number | Sponsor | Condition | Start Date |
Phase
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT01329991 | Plexxikon| | 2011-05 | PHASE1 |
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 100403-24-5
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Appearance Solid
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Color White to light yellow
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SMILES
[PDRN]
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Synonyms
Polydeoxyribonucleotide
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
fish
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Solvent & Solubility
H2O : 14.29 mg/mL (ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (283 KB)
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SDS (394 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Squadrito F, et al. Pharmacological Activity and Clinical Use of PDRN. Frontiers in pharmacology. 2017;8:224. [Content Brief]
[2]. Noh TK, et al. Novel Anti-Melanogenesis Properties of Polydeoxyribonucleotide, a Popular Wound Healing Booster. International journal of molecular sciences. 2016 Sep 01;17(9):1448. [Content Brief]
[3]. Chen J, et al. PDRN prevents SIRT1 degradation by attenuating autophagy during skin aging. PloS one. 2025;20(5):e0321005. [Content Brief]
[4]. Flores Rodríguez JC, et al. Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) in Post-procedure Recovery in Aesthetic Medicine: A Narrative Review. Cureus. 2026 May;18(5):e108886. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
- PDRN
- 100403-24-5
- Polydeoxyribonucleotide
- Adenosine Receptor
- Autophagy
- PKA
- VEGFR
- ERK
- Akt
- Microphthalmia Associated Transcription Factor (MITF)
- Tyrosinase
- Sirtuin
- Apoptosis
- DNA/RNA Synthesis
- human chondrocytes
- Mel-Ab murine melanocytes
- p53
- HaCaT human keratinocyte cells
- human pre-adipocytes
- human osteoblasts
- adenosine A2A receptor
- SIRT1
- MITF
- human dermal fibroblasts
- Inhibitor
- inhibitor
- inhibit