5-Methoxyflavone

5-Methoxyflavone, belonged to Flavonoid family, is a DNA polymerase-beta inhibitor and neuroprotective agent against beta-amyloid toxicity. possess central nervous system (CNS) depressant effect mediated through the ionotropic GABAA receptors.

Product information

CAS Number: 42079-78-7

Molecular Weight: 252.26

Formula: C16H12O3

Chemical Name: 5-methoxy-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one

Smiles: COC1C=CC=C2OC(=CC(=O)C=12)C1C=CC=CC=1

InChiKey: XRQSPUXANRGDAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C16H12O3/c1-18-13-8-5-9-14-16(13)12(17)10-15(19-14)11-6-3-2-4-7-11/h2-10H,1H3

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : 125 mg/mL (495.52 mM; Need ultrasonic).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

5-Methoxyflavone (compound 1) is identified as a candidate compound endowed with the ability to inhibit DNA pol-β in multiple and to prevent cell-cycle initiation and subsequent neuronal apoptosis in Aβ-challenged primary neuronal cultures. 5-methoxyflavone (10-30 μM) is able to significantly enhance toxicity of MMS on 92TAg cells. 5-Methoxyflavone (1 or 10 μM) significantly reduces polymerase activity on a gapped substrate. 5-Methoxyflavone (5-MF, 0-100 μg/mL) results in a time dependent reduction in the levels of antiapoptotic proteins cFLIP, Mcl-1 and an increase in the proapoptotic protein BAX. 5-MF induces both TRAIL-R1(DR4) and TRAIL-R2 (DR5) in a time-dependent manner.

In Vivo:

5-Methoxyflavone (100, 150 mg/kg, i.p) significantly decreases the latency time to loss of righting reflex. 5-Methoxyflavone (50, 100 and 150 mg/kg, i.p) exhibits a significant and dose-dependent reduction in the spontaneous locomotor activity. 5-Methoxyflavone (50, 100 mg/kg, i.p) reduces the rearing response. 5-Methoxyflavone (100, 125 and 150 mg/kg, i.p) completely abolishesed the grooming response similar to diazepam treated animals.

References:

1. Merlo S, et al. Identification of 5-Methoxyflavone as a Novel DNA Polymerase-Beta Inhibitor and Neuroprotective Agent against Beta-Amyloid Toxicity. J Nat Prod. 2015 Nov 25;78(11):2704-11.
2. Shanmugasundaram J, et al. Sedative-hypnotic like effect of 5-methoxyflavone in mice and investigation on possible mechanisms by in vivo and in silico methods. Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Dec;108:85-94.
3. Wudtiwai B, et al. Methoxyflavone derivatives modulate the effect of TRAIL-induced apoptosis in human leukemic cell lines. J Hematol Oncol. 2011 Dec 21;4:52.

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