Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate
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Zoledronic Acid (Zoledronate) disodium tetrahydrate is a third-generation bisphosphonate (BP), with potent anti-resorptive activity. Zoledronic Acid disodium tetrahydrate inhibits the differentiation and apoptosis of osteoclasts. Zoledronic Acid disodium tetrahydrate also has anti-cancer effects.
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- CAS No.: 165800-07-7
- Formula: C5H18N2Na2O11P2
- Molecular Weight:390.13
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Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate
More- Natl Sci Rev. 2025 Jun 27;12(8):nwaf256. [Abstract]
- Nat Commun. 2024 Mar 21;15(1):2529. [Abstract]
- ACS Nano. 2023 Jul 25;17(14):13917-13937. [Abstract]
- Gut Microbes. 2023 Dec;15(2):2249143. [Abstract]
- J Nanobiotechnology. 2026 Mar 6;24(1):345. [Abstract]
- Immun Ageing. 2026 Jan 16;23(1):7. [Abstract]
- ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2025 Jun 25;17(25):36315-36333. [Abstract]
- Chem Eng J Adv. 2026 Feb 16.
- JCI Insight. 2025 Jan 30;10(5):e184468. [Abstract]
- Eur J Med Chem. 2024 Dec 5:279:116842. [Abstract]
- Life Sci. 2026 Jun 15:395:124396. [Abstract]
- Commun Biol. 2024 Nov 9;7(1):1476. [Abstract]
- Cell Rep Methods. 2023 Oct 23;3(10):100599. [Abstract]
- Int Immunopharmacol. 2022 Sep:110:109030. [Abstract]
- Med Oncol. 2023 Apr 10;40(5):141. [Abstract]
- Bone. 2024 Nov:188:117222. [Abstract]
- J Orthop Surg Res. 2025 Dec 23;20(1):1079. [Abstract]
- J Dent Sci. 2026 Jan 20.
- J Dent Sci. 2025 Jan;20(1):539-552. [Abstract]
- Int J Parasitol Drugs Drug Resist. 2025 Aug 6:29:100607. [Abstract]
- Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2024 Oct;196(10):7362-7374. [Abstract]
- bioRxiv. 2026 Mar 29.
- SSRN. 2025 Sep 23.
- bioRxiv. 2025 March 11.
- Dis Markers. 2021 Oct 15;2021:5838582. [Abstract]
- Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2021 Mar 30:2021:6661534. [Abstract]
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Description
In Vitro
Zoledronic Acid disodium tetrahydrate (0.1-1 µM; 48 hours) increases receptor activator of nuclear factor kB ligand (RANKL) and sclerostin mRNA expressions in osteocyte-like MLO-Y4 cells[2].
Zoledronic Acid disodium tetrahydrate increases the expression of osteoclastogenesis supporting factor from MLO-Y4 cells[2].
Zoledronic Acid disodium tetrahydrate enhances the RANKL expression via IL-6/ JAK2/STAT3 pathway in MLO-Y4 cells[2].
Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate inhibits osteoclast differentiation and function through the regulation of NF-κB and JNK signalling pathways[3].
Zoledronic Acid disodium tetrahydrate (10-100 µM; 1-7 days) markedly reduces the viability of MC3T3-E1 cells and induces apoptosis in MC3T3-E1 cells[4].
Zoledronic Acid disodium tetrahydrate (10-100 µM; 4 days) inhibits cell viability due to the induction of apoptosis[4].
Zoledronic Acid disodium tetrahydrate exerts inhibitory effects on the differentiation and maturation of MC3T3-E1 cells at concentrations <1 µM[4].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:MC3T3-E1 cells
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Concentration:0.01 µM , 0.1 µM, 1 µM, 10 µM, 100 µM
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Incubation Time:1 day, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days
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Result:Reduced cells viability at 10 µM and 100 µM.
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Cell Line:MC3T3-E1 cells
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Concentration:0.01 µM , 0.1 µM, 1 µM, 10 µM, 100 µM
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Incubation Time:1 days, 4 days, 7 days
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Result:Increased the number of early apoptotic cells and late apoptotic or necrotic cells at dose-dependent and time-dependent (high concentrations).
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Cell Line:MC3T3-E1 cells
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Concentration:0.01 µM , 0.1 µM, 1 µM, 10 µM, 100 µM
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Incubation Time:4 days
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Result:Down-regulated the protein level of inactive caspase-3 and up-regulated the protein level of active caspase-3 at the concentrations of 10 and 100 µM.
In Vivo
Zoledronic Acid disodium tetrahydrate (0.5-1 mg/kg; i.p.; weekly; for 3 weeks) inhibits both osteoclast and osteoblasts function and bone remodeling in vivo interfering with bone mechanical properties[5].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:Five-week-old C57BL6 mice[5]
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Dosage:0.05 mg/kg, 0.5 mg/kg, 1 mg/kg
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Administration:Intraperitoneal injection, weekly, for 3 weeks
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Result:Inhibited both osteoclast and osteoblasts function and bone remodeling at 0.5 mg/kg and 1 mg/kg.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 165800-07-7
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Molecular Weight 390.13
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Formula C5H18N2Na2O11P2
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SMILES
OC(P(O)(O)=O)(P(O)(O)=O)CN1C=CN=C1.[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[Na].[Na]
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Synonyms
Zoledronate disodium tetrahydrate; CGP 42446 disodium tetrahydrate; CGP42446A disodium tetrahydrate; ZOL 446 disodium tetrahydrate
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Publications (26)
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Most Recent
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Natl Sci Rev
Chemical engineering of γδ T cells with cancer cell-targeting antibodies for enhanced tumor immunotherapy. [Abstract]2025 Jun 27;12(8):nwaf256. PMID: 40842867 -
Nat Commun
2024 Mar 21;15(1):2529. PMID: 38514612
Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Nat Commun. 2024 Mar 21;15(1):2529. [Abstract]
Representative TRAP staining images of femur cortical bone and quantification of TRAP positive cell number from PBS or zoledronic acid (100 µg/kg, intraperitoneal injection, once per week for 2 weeks) treated 4-week-old Dmp1Cre-DTAki/wt mice.
Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Nat Commun. 2024 Mar 21;15(1):2529. [Abstract]
Representative confocal images of femur cortical bone and quantitative result of TCVs from PBS or zoledronic acid (100 µg/kg, intraperitoneal injection, once per week for 2 weeks) treated 4-week-old Dmp1Cre-DTAki/wt mice.
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ACS Nano
A Dual-Targeted Metal-Organic Framework Based Nanoplatform for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Restoring the Macrophage Niche. [Abstract]2023 Jul 25;17(14):13917-13937. PMID: 37429012 -
Gut Microbes
Microbial metabolite butyrate promotes anti-PD-1 antitumor efficacy by modulating T cell receptor signaling of cytotoxic CD8 T cell. [Abstract]2023 Dec;15(2):2249143. PMID: 37635362 -
J Nanobiotechnology
Matrix micro/nano-topography drives oncogenic signaling and drug response in a 3D osteosarcoma model. [Abstract]2026 Mar 6;24(1):345. PMID: 41787498 -
Immun Ageing
2026 Jan 16;23(1):7. PMID: 41546035 -
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
Biomaterial-Based Lymphangiogenesis-Enhanced Therapeutic Strategy for Robustly-Integrated Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of Jaw Prevention. [Abstract]2025 Jun 25;17(25):36315-36333. PMID: 40518597 -
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JCI Insight
2025 Jan 30;10(5):e184468. PMID: 39883525
Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: JCI Insight. 2025 Jan 30;10(5):e184468. [Abstract]
Serum creatinine, urea nitrogen, and uric acid levels in CKD mice or sham-operated mice (Zoledronic Acid: i.p., 20/100 μg/kg, once per day, 4 weeks).
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Eur J Med Chem
2024 Dec 5:279:116842. PMID: 39260319 -
Life Sci
A three-dimensional dynamic in vitro bone remodeling model reveals multicellular effects of anti-osteoporotic agents. [Abstract]2026 Jun 15:395:124396. PMID: 41990913 -
Commun Biol
Mevalonate pathway inhibition reduces bladder cancer metastasis by modulating RhoB protein stability and integrin β1 localization. [Abstract]2024 Nov 9;7(1):1476. PMID: 39521858
Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Commun Biol. 2024 Nov 9;7(1):1476. [Abstract]
Representative images and statistical graph of transwell assays from the indicated groups after treatment with ZOL at different concentrations (0, 10 and 20 μM) in UM-UC-3 cells and T24 cells for 48 h.
Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Commun Biol. 2024 Nov 9;7(1):1476. [Abstract]
An MTT assay was performed to detect changes in the proliferation of BLCA cells (UM-UC-3, T24 and 5637) after treatment with different concentrations (0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40, 60 and 80 μM) of ZOL for 48 h.
Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Commun Biol. 2024 Nov 9;7(1):1476. [Abstract]
Western blot analyses of EMT-related proteins in ZOL-treated ((0, 10 and 20 μM, 48 h) UM-UC-3, T24 and 5637 cells. GAPDH was used as the loading control.
Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Commun Biol. 2024 Nov 9;7(1):1476. [Abstract]
ZOL (100 μg/kg, intraperitoneally injection, three times a week for 4 weeks). Representative images of H&E-stained mouse lung tissue sections (n = 3)and statistical analysis of the number of metastatic nodules in H&E-stained mouse lung tissue sections.
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Cell Rep Methods
RECOVER identifies synergistic drug combinations in vitro through sequential model optimization. [Abstract]2023 Oct 23;3(10):100599. PMID: 37797618 -
Int Immunopharmacol
2022 Sep:110:109030. PMID: 35978519 -
Med Oncol
2023 Apr 10;40(5):141. PMID: 37036615 -
Bone
Zoledronic acid relieves steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head via inhibiting FOXD3 mediated ANXA2 transcriptional activation. [Abstract]2024 Nov:188:117222. PMID: 39102974 -
J Orthop Surg Res
Localized therapeutic strategy based on microRNA-21-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles hydrogel improves bone repair in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. [Abstract]2025 Dec 23;20(1):1079. PMID: 41437101 -
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J Dent Sci
Beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist propranolol prevents bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw by promoting osteogenesis. [Abstract]2025 Jan;20(1):539-552. PMID: 39873080 -
Int J Parasitol Drugs Drug Resist
Promising efficacy of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates against the infection of Cryptosporidium spp. [Abstract]2025 Aug 6:29:100607. PMID: 40782657 -
Appl Biochem Biotechnol
Zoledronic Acid Accelerates ER Stress-Mediated Inflammation by Increasing PDE4B Expression in Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. [Abstract]2024 Oct;196(10):7362-7374. PMID: 38523176 -
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Dis Markers
Study on the Killing Effect of γδ T Cells Activated by Rukangyin on Breast Cancer MDA-MB-231 Cells. [Abstract]2021 Oct 15;2021:5838582. PMID: 34691287 -
Oxid Med Cell Longev
Zoledronic Acid Enhanced the Antitumor Effect of Cisplatin on Orthotopic Osteosarcoma by ROS-PI3K/AKT Signaling and Attenuated Osteolysis. [Abstract]2021 Mar 30:2021:6661534. PMID: 33859780
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References
[1]. Lianwei Wang, et al. Various pathways of zoledronic acid against osteoclasts and bone cancer metastasis: a brief review. BMC Cancer. 2020; 20: 1059. [Content Brief]
[2]. Hyung Joon Kim, et al. Zoledronate Enhances Osteocyte-Mediated Osteoclast Differentiation by IL-6/RANKL Axis. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Mar; 20(6): 1467. [Content Brief]
[3]. Xiao-Lin Huang, et al. Zoledronic acid inhibits osteoclast differentiation and function through the regulation of NF-κB and JNK signalling pathways. Int J Mol Med. 2019 Aug;44(2):582-592. [Content Brief]
[4]. XIN HUANG, et al. Dose-dependent inhibitory effects of zoledronic acid on osteoblast viability and function in vitro. Mol Med Rep. 2016 Jan; 13(1): 613-622. [Content Brief]
[5]. Samantha Pozzi, et al. High-dose zoledronic acid impacts bone remodeling with effects on osteoblastic lineage and bone mechanical properties. Clin Cancer Res. 2009 Sep 15;15(18):5829-39. [Content Brief]
[6]. Shea GKH, et al. Oral Zoledronic acid bisphosphonate for the treatment of chronic low back pain with associated Modic changes: A pilot randomized controlled trial. J Orthop Res. 2022 Feb 23. [Content Brief]
Calculators
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Keywords
- Zoledronic acid disodium tetrahydrate
- 165800-07-7
- Zoledronate disodium tetrahydrate
- CGP 42446 disodium tetrahydrate
- CGP42446A disodium tetrahydrate
- ZOL 446 disodium tetrahydrate
- Apoptosis
- Autophagy
- Bacterial
- MC3T3-E1 cells
- bisphosphonate
- anti-resorptive
- osteoclast
- osteoporosis
- anti-cancer
- bone resorption
- low back pain
- Inhibitor
- inhibitor
- inhibit