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Taraxasterol is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound isolated from Taraxacum mongolicum. Taraxasterol is an LXRα activator, with metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects. Taraxasterol may be used in research on immune-inflammatory diseases.

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CAS No. : 1059-14-9

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    Taraxasterol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Am J Cancer Res. 2024 Jun 15;14(6):2755-2769.  [Abstract]

    Dose response curve of Taraxasterol (5, 10, 30, 50, 70, 90, 100 μM) treatment in TC-1 and MLE-12 cells.

    Taraxasterol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Am J Cancer Res. 2024 Jun 15;14(6):2755-2769.  [Abstract]

    Effect of Taraxasterol (10, 30, 50 μM) on cellular senescence determined by SpiDER-β-Gal staining.

    Taraxasterol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Am J Cancer Res. 2024 Jun 15;14(6):2755-2769.  [Abstract]

    Effect of Taraxasterol (10, 30, 50 μM) on the expression of p16 and p21 determined by WB.

    Taraxasterol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Am J Cancer Res. 2024 Jun 15;14(6):2755-2769.  [Abstract]

    Effect of Taraxasterol (10, 30, 50 μM) on cell cycle progression determined by Flow Cytometry.

    Taraxasterol purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Am J Cancer Res. 2024 Jun 15;14(6):2755-2769.  [Abstract]

    Taraxasterol (10, 30, 50 μM) decreased the secretion of IL-6/IL-1β as determined by ELISA analysis.

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    Description

    Taraxasterol is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound isolated from Taraxacum mongolicum. Taraxasterol is an LXRα activator, with metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects. Taraxasterol may be used in research on immune-inflammatory diseases[1][2][3].

    In Vitro

    Taraxasterol (5-18 μg/ml, 1 h) inhibits vascular inflammation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells by activating LXRα [3].
    Taraxasterol (2.5-10 μg/ml, 24 h) exhibits anti-inflammatory effects on human osteoarthritic chondrocytes [5].
    Taraxasterol (114.68 μM, 24 h) has anti-metastatic effects on prostate cancer cells [6].
    Taraxasterol (5-18 μg/ml, 1 h) shows no cytotoxicity to human umbilical vein endothelial cells at concentrations below 15 μg/ml [3].

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

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    Western Blot Analysis[5]

    Cell Line: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs)
    Concentration: 2.5, 5, 10 μg/ml
    Incubation Time: 24 h
    Result: Dose-dependently inhibited IL-1β-induced NF-κB activation.

    Cell Viability Assay[3]

    Cell Line: Human osteoarthritic chondrocytes
    Concentration: 5-18 μg/ml
    Incubation Time: 1 h
    Result: Did not have cytotoxic effects on HUVECs at the concentrations of 5, 10, and 15 μg/ml.
    Could decrease the viability of HUVECs at the concentration of 18 μg/ml.

    Cell Viability Assay[6]

    Cell Line: Prostate cancer cell lines (PC3 cells)
    Concentration: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 μM
    Incubation Time: 24, 48, 72 h
    Result: Reduced the survival rate of PC3 cells.

    Cell Invasion Assay[6]

    Cell Line: Prostate cancer cell lines (PC3 cells)
    Concentration: 114.68 μM
    Incubation Time: 24 h
    Result: Decreased the potential for cell invasion by 54%.
    In Vivo

    Taraxasterol (2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg, i.p., 8 h) has a protective effect against acute lung injury in a lipopolysaccharide (HY-D1056)-induced acute lung injury mouse model[4].

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    Animal Model: Lipopolysaccharide (HY-D1056)-induced acute lung injury mouse model
    Dosage: 2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg
    Administration: Intraperitoneal injection (i.p.), 8 h
    Result: Inhibited the phosphorylation of IκB-α, p65 NF-κB, p46–p54 JNK, p42–p44 ERK, and p38 caused by Lipopolysaccharide (HY-D1056).
    Molecular Weight

    426.72

    Formula

    C30H50O
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    Color

    White to off-white

    SMILES

    CC(C)([C@]1([H])CC[C@@]([C@](CC[C@@](CC2)3C)4C)5C)[C@@H](O)CC[C@]1(C)[C@@]5([H])CC[C@]4([H])[C@@]3([H])[C@H](C)C2=C
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    *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)

    Solvent & Solubility
    In Vitro: 

    Ethanol : 4 mg/mL (9.37 mM; Need ultrasonic)

    DMSO : 1 mg/mL (2.34 mM; ultrasonic and heat to 80°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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    Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
    1 mM 2.3435 mL 11.7173 mL 23.4346 mL
    5 mM 0.4687 mL 2.3435 mL 4.6869 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, 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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      Solubility: ≥ 0.55 mg/mL (1.29 mM); Clear solution

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      Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL EtOH stock solution (5.5 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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      Solubility: ≥ 0.55 mg/mL (1.29 mM); Clear solution

      This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 0.55 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

      Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL EtOH stock solution (5.5 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

    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:  50% PEG300    50% Saline

      Solubility: 2.5 mg/mL (5.86 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

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    Purity & Documentation

    Purity: 99.41%

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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, 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
    DMSO / Ethanol 1 mM 2.3435 mL 11.7173 mL 23.4346 mL 58.5864 mL
    Ethanol 5 mM 0.4687 mL 2.3435 mL 4.6869 mL 11.7173 mL
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