Parthenolide is a sesquiterpene lactone found in the medicinal herb Feverfew. Parthenolide exhibits anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting NF-κB activation; also inhibits HDAC1 protein without affecting other class I/II HDACs.
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Parthenolide Chemical Structure
CAS No. : 20554-84-1
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Parthenolide purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in:
Cell Death Discov. 2020 Oct 6;6:97.
[Abstract]
Representative Western blot band shows the levels of total protein (HDAC1, p65, STAT1, STAT3, and STAT6) and phosphorylated protein for the indicated molecules (p65, STAT1, STAT3, and STAT6) in BV2 cells under LPS or IL-4 stimulation for 24 h in the presence or absence of Parthenolide (PN) (1 μM).
Parthenolide purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in:
Cancer Lett. 2018 Aug 1;428:77-89.
[Abstract]
Western blots show that the NF-κB inhibitors BAY11-7082, Parthenolide, and JSH-23 cause dramatic time- and dose-dependent reductions in MGMT protein expression in LN18 and T98G glioma cells.
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Description
Parthenolide is a sesquiterpene lactone found in the medicinal herb Feverfew. Parthenolide exhibits anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting NF-κB activation; also inhibits HDAC1 protein without affecting other class I/II HDACs.
IC50 & Target[1]
NF-κB
Autophagy
Mitophagy
In Vitro
Parthenolide (PTL) has a dose-dependent growth inhibition effect on NSCLC cells Calu-1, H1792, A549, H1299, H157, and H460. Parthenolide can induce cleavage of apoptotic proteins such as CASP8, CASP9, CASP3 and PARP1 both in concentration- and time-dependent manner in tested lung cancer cells, indicating that apoptosis is trigged after Parthenolide exposure. In addition to induction of apoptosis, Parthenolide also induces G0/G1 cell cycle arrest in a concentration-dependent manner in A549 cells and G2/M cell cycle arrest in H1792 cells[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Parthenolide Related Antibodies
In Vivo
Only Parthenolide, the HDAC inhibitor with anti-inflammatory features, displayed a potent anti-apoptotic effect in Phb1 KO hepatocytes. Indeed, TSA and Parthenolide-treated hepatocytes showed increased levels of FXR, and reduced levels of CYP7A1, HDAC4, TNFα, TRAIL and Bax suggesting a less toxic effect of bile acids as a results of specific HDAC inhibition, resulting in the attenuation of the Phb1 KO hepatocytes apoptotic response. Importantly, Parthenolide exerts a protective effect from the liver injury after BDL in Phb1 KO mice. Indeed, Parthenolide treatment results in a reduction of the mortality rate of this mice after BDL associated with a lower apoptotic response as revealed by a reduction of necrotic areas, Tunel-staining, as well as decreased ALT (8431±957 vs.4225±210 U/L) and AST (4805±300 vs.2242±438 U/L) activities compared to control Phb1 KO mice[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
Powder
-20°C
3 years
In solvent
-80°C
6 months
-20°C
1 month
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro:
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (402.71 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
H2O : 0.67 mg/mL (2.70 mM; Need ultrasonic)
*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.
Preparing Stock Solutions
ConcentrationSolventMass
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
1 mM
4.0271 mL
20.1353 mL
40.2706 mL
5 mM
0.8054 mL
4.0271 mL
8.0541 mL
10 mM
0.4027 mL
2.0135 mL
4.0271 mL
View the 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. 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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Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution,
then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day. 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.
Protocol 1
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 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 μLDMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μLCorn oil, and mix evenly.
Protocol 2
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (20.8 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.
In Vivo Dissolution Calculator
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Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution
If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
[1]. Nakshatri H, et al. NF-κB-dependent and -independent epigenetic modulation using the novel anti-cancer agent DMAPT. Cell Death Dis. 2015 Jan 22;6:e1608.
[Content Brief]
[2]. Zhao X, et al. Parthenolide induces apoptosis via TNFRSF10B and PMAIP1 pathways in human lung cancer cells. J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2014 Jan 6;33:3.
[Content Brief]
[3]. Barbier-Torres L, et al. Histone deacetylase 4 promotes cholestatic liver injury in the absence of prohibitin-1. Hepatology. 2015 Oct;62(4):1237-48.
[Content Brief]
Cell Assay
[2]
Human lung cancer cell lines are seeded in 96-well plates and treated on the second day with the given concentration of Parthenolide (0, 5, 10, 20 μM) for another 48 hours and then subjected to SRB or MTT assay. For SRB assay, live cell number is estimated as described earlier. After treatment, the medium is discarded firstly. In order to fix the adherent cells, 100 μL of cold trichloroacetic acid (10% (w/v)) are adding to each well and incubating at 4°C for at least 1 hour. The plates are then washed five times with deionized water and dried in the air. Each well are then added with 50 μL of SRB solution (0.4% w/v in 1% acetic acid) and incubated for 5 min at room temperature. The plates are washed five times with 1% acetic acid to remove unbound SRB and then air dried. The residual bound SRB is solubilized with 100 μL of 10 mM Tris base buffer (pH 10.5), and then read using a microtiter plate reader at 495 nm. The MTT assay is executed. 20 μL MTT (5 mg/mL) are added to each sample and incubate at 37°C for 4 h, then 100 μL solubilization solution are added. Cell viability is determined at 595 nm[2].
MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Animal Administration
[3]
Mice[3]
Phb1 KO mice are used. Males from 8-12 weeks of age are treated. Parthenolide is intraperitoneally injected at a dose of 3 mg/kg 24 h and 1h before bile duct ligation (BDL) or twice a week during two weeks. Liver specimens are snap-frozen for subsequent analysis[3].
MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
References
[1]. Nakshatri H, et al. NF-κB-dependent and -independent epigenetic modulation using the novel anti-cancer agent DMAPT. Cell Death Dis. 2015 Jan 22;6:e1608.
[Content Brief]
[2]. Zhao X, et al. Parthenolide induces apoptosis via TNFRSF10B and PMAIP1 pathways in human lung cancer cells. J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2014 Jan 6;33:3.
[Content Brief]
[3]. Barbier-Torres L, et al. Histone deacetylase 4 promotes cholestatic liver injury in the absence of prohibitin-1. Hepatology. 2015 Oct;62(4):1237-48.
[Content Brief]
[1]. Nakshatri H, et al. NF-κB-dependent and -independent epigenetic modulation using the novel anti-cancer agent DMAPT. Cell Death Dis. 2015 Jan 22;6:e1608.
[2]. Zhao X, et al. Parthenolide induces apoptosis via TNFRSF10B and PMAIP1 pathways in human lung cancer cells. J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2014 Jan 6;33:3.
[3]. Barbier-Torres L, et al. Histone deacetylase 4 promotes cholestatic liver injury in the absence of prohibitin-1. Hepatology. 2015 Oct;62(4):1237-48.
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. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Optional Solvent
ConcentrationSolventMass
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
H2O / DMSO
1 mM
4.0271 mL
20.1353 mL
40.2706 mL
100.6765 mL
DMSO
5 mM
0.8054 mL
4.0271 mL
8.0541 mL
20.1353 mL
10 mM
0.4027 mL
2.0135 mL
4.0271 mL
10.0677 mL
15 mM
0.2685 mL
1.3424 mL
2.6847 mL
6.7118 mL
20 mM
0.2014 mL
1.0068 mL
2.0135 mL
5.0338 mL
25 mM
0.1611 mL
0.8054 mL
1.6108 mL
4.0271 mL
30 mM
0.1342 mL
0.6712 mL
1.3424 mL
3.3559 mL
40 mM
0.1007 mL
0.5034 mL
1.0068 mL
2.5169 mL
50 mM
0.0805 mL
0.4027 mL
0.8054 mL
2.0135 mL
60 mM
0.0671 mL
0.3356 mL
0.6712 mL
1.6779 mL
80 mM
0.0503 mL
0.2517 mL
0.5034 mL
1.2585 mL
100 mM
0.0403 mL
0.2014 mL
0.4027 mL
1.0068 mL
*
Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution,
then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Parthenolide Related Classifications
NF-κBAutophagyApoptosis
NF-κBAutophagyMitophagyApoptosis
Help & FAQs
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