DN203316
DN203316 (PPARδ agonist 11) is a potent, selective, orally active PPARδ agonist (EC50 = 20 nM) with high selectivity over PPARα and PPARγ. DN203316 suppresses NF-κB-mediated inflammatory signaling, inhibits ferroptosis by upregulating xCT and GPX4, and attenuates STING-TBK1-IRF3-driven fibrogenic responses. DN203316 is useful for research on inflammatory disorders, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), and liver fibrosis.
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- CAS No.: 2982696-04-6
- Formula: C19H15F3N2O3S2
- Molecular Weight:440.46
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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
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hPPARδ 0.02 μM (EC50) |
hPPARα 8 μM (EC50) |
h-PPARγ >10 μM (EC50) |
GPX4 |
TBK1 |
IKKα |
IKKβ |
DN203316 exhibits potent and highly selective PPARδ agonistic activity in CV-1 cells (EC50 = 0.02 μM), with >400-fold selectivity over PPARα (EC50 = 8 μM) and PPARγ (EC50 > 10 μM), showing activity comparable to GW501516 (HY-10838)[1][2].
DN203316 (Compound 11) demonstrates excellent in vitro ADMET properties, including good metabolic stability in human, dog, rat, and mouse liver microsomes, minimal inhibition of major CYP and UGT enzymes, high plasma protein binding, good Caco-2 permeability, and no significant hERG cardiotoxicity liability[1].
DN203316 (12-50 μM; 24 h) does not affect viability or proliferation of Raw264.7 macrophages, indicating no cytotoxicity[1].
DN203316 (12, 25, 50 μM; pre-treated for 2 h, then co-treated with LPS (HY-D1056) for 10-24 h) dose-dependently inhibits IKKα/β phosphorylation, suppresses NF-κB signaling, reduces NF-κB luciferase activity, decreases NO production, and downregulates pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6 in Raw264.7 macrophages[1].
DN203316 (1 μM; pre-treated for 1 h, then co-treated with cholesterol for 24 h) protects AML12 and HepG2 hepatocytes from cholesterol-induced cell death without cytotoxicity, significantly reduces lipid peroxidation (oxC11-BODIPY signal), and suppresses ferroptosis, an effect reversed by PPARδ knockdown[2].
DN203316 (1 μM; pre-treated for 1 h, then co-treated with cholesterol for 24 h) restores xCT and GPX4 expression at both mRNA and protein levels, increases intracellular GSH levels, and activates xCT promoter activity in a PPARδ-dependent manner, which is abolished by mutation of the PPARδ-binding motif[2].
DN203316 (1 μM; pre-treated for 1 h, then co-treated with cholesterol for 24 h) regulates gene expression in hepatocytes and HSCs, restoring antioxidant genes xCT and GPX4 in hepatocytes while suppressing fibrotic markers α-SMA, COL1A1, and fibronectin in HSCs exposed to ferroptotic hepatocyte conditioned medium[2].
DN203316 (1 μM; pre-treated for 1 h, then co-treated with cholesterol for 24 h) attenuates inflammatory and chemotactic signaling by reducing TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β secretion in Kupffer cells and suppressing IL-6 and CXCL12 upregulation in HSCs[2].
DN203316 (1 μM, pre-treated for 1 h, then co-treated with cholesterol for 24 h) inhibits release of exosomal dsDNA from ferroptotic hepatocytes and blocks activation of the STING-TBK1-IRF3 signaling pathway in HSCs; Rab27a knockdown and DNase I treatment further confirm the dependence on the exosomal dsDNA axis[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:AML12 and HepG2 hepatocytes
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Concentration:1 µM
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Incubation Time:1 h, then co-treated with cholesterol for 24 h
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Result:Suppressed cholesterol-induced hepatocyte death without detectable toxicity.
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Cell Line:AML12 and HepG2 hepatocytes
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Concentration:1 µM
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Incubation Time:1 h, then co-treated with cholesterol for 24 h
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Result:Restored expression of xCT and GPX4 at protein and mRNA levels; increased GSH levels (PPARδ-dependent).
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Cell Line:AML12, HepG2 (hepatocytes), primary mouse/human HSCs (LX2), and primary cells isolated from treated mice
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Concentration:1 µM
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Incubation Time:1 h, then co-treated with cholesterol for 24 h
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Result:Restored mRNA levels of xCT and GPX4 in cholesterol-treated hepatocytes in a PPARδ dependent manner
Suppressed mRNA expression of inflammatory and fibrotic genes (α-SMA, COL1A1, fibronectin) in HSCs exposed to ferroptotic hepatocyte conditioned medium.
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Cell Line:Kupffer cells (KCs) and HSCs treated with hepatocyte-derived conditioned medium
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Concentration:1 µM
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Incubation Time:24 h
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Result:Significantly reduced secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β from KCs.
Attenuated CM-induced upregulation of IL-6 and CXCL12 in HSCs, with effects comparable to Fer-1 treatment.
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Cell Line:AML12 and HepG2 hepatocytes
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Concentration:1 µM
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Incubation Time:1 h, then co-treated with cholesterol for 24 h
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Result:Significantly reduced cholesterol-induced lipid peroxidation (oxC11-BODIPY signal) in hepatocytes, abolished by PPARδ siRNA knockdown.
DN203316 (3 mg/kg; i.p.; once daily for 5 weeks, week 9-14) in HFHC diet-induced MASH mice (C57BL/6) improves liver morphology and serum ALT/AST; reduces ferroptosis (MDA, 4-HNE, C11-BODIPY), restores redox balance (GSH, xCT, GPX4), decreases fibrosis (Sirius Red, α-SMA, COL1A1), and inhibits STING-TBK1-IRF3 signaling with reduced α-SMA/p-STING colocalization[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:Carrageenan-induced Acute Inflammation and Macrophage Tracking Mice Model (6 weeks old, male, 18-20 g,C57BL/6; Carrageenan, subcutaneous injection into footpads; DiD-labeled primary peritoneal macrophages, intravenous injection (i.v.) via tail vein)[1]
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Dosage:50 mg/kg, single dose
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Administration:oral gavage (p.o.)
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Result:Showed aggressive infiltration of labeled macrophages into the carrageenan-injected paw in vehicle-treated mice.
Significantly reduced macrophage migration and infiltration into inflamed sites, resulting in markedly diminished fluorescence signals in the paw.
Significantly reduced paw edema and hind paw thickness in carrageenan-treated mice.
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Animal Model:HFHC Diet-induced MASH Mice Model (5-6 weeks old, male, C57BL/6 MASH model)[2]
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Dosage:3 mg/kg, once daily for 5 weeks (week 9-14)
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Administration:Intraperitoneal injection (i.p.)
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Result:Improved liver morphology with reduced liver weight and decreased serum ALT and AST levels, without affecting body weight or food intake.
Attenuated hepatic ferroptosis, as indicated by reduced MDA levels, 4-HNE accumulation, and C11-BODIPY fluorescence.
Restored hepatic redox balance by increasing GSH levels and upregulating antioxidant genes xCT and GPX4 in primary hepatocytes.
Reduced hepatic fibrosis, as evidenced by decreased Sirius Red staining and downregulated α-SMA and COL1A1 expression.
Inhibited activation of the STING–TBK1–IRF3 signaling pathway in hepatic stellate cells and reduced co-localization of α-SMA and p-STING in liver tissues.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 2982696-04-6
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 440.46
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Formula C19H15F3N2O3S2
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
CC1=CC(SCC(S2)=NN=C2C3=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C3)=CC=C1OCC(O)=O
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Synonyms
PPARδ agonist 11
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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
Purity & Documentation
References
[1]. Kim J, et al., Discovery of the therapeutic potential of PPARδ agonist bearing 1,3,4- thiadiazole in inflammatory disorders. Eur J Med Chem. 2024 Sep 12;279:116856. [Content Brief]
[2]. Kim YJ, et al. DN203316, a novel PPARδ agonist, suppresses ferroptotic signaling and fibrogenesis in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. Exp Mol Med. 2026 Jun 5. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
- DN203316
- 2982696-04-6
- PPARδ agonist 11
- DN 203316
- DN-203316
- PPARδ agonist11
- PPARδ agonist-11
- PPAR
- Ferroptosis
- Glutathione Peroxidase
- STING
- IKK
- NF-κB
- TNF Receptor
- PPARδ agonist
- orally active
- NF-κB inhibitor
- anti-inflammatory
- ferroptosis inhibitor
- xCT/GPX4 axis
- RAW264.7 cells
- AML12 cells
- HepG2 cells
- LX2 cells
- primary hepatocytes
- hepatic stellate cells
- carrageenan-induced paw edema
- carrageenan acute inflammation model
- cholesterol-induced ferroptosis
- HFHC diet MASH model
- metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
- MASH
- liver fibrosis
- macrophage infiltration
- Inhibitor
- inhibitor
- inhibit