Withaferin A [5119-48-2]

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Description

Withaferin A is a steroidal lactone isolated from Withania somnifera, inhibits NF-kB activation and targets vimentin, with potent antiinflammatory and anticancer activities. Withaferin A is an inhibitor of endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR) shedding.

IC50 & Target[1]

NFκB

 

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
A2780 IC50
32.7 nM
Compound: 1; WA
Antiproliferative activity against cisplatin-sensitive human A2780 cells measured after 96 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against cisplatin-sensitive human A2780 cells measured after 96 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 31008605]
A549 IC50
0.02 μg/mL
Compound: WA
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells by MTT method
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells by MTT method
[PMID: 17417907]
A549 IC50
1.5 μM
Compound: 9
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 22705001]
A549 IC50
10.1 μM
Compound: 1; WA
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in log phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in log phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28923386]
A549 IC50
6.6 μM
Compound: 1; WA
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in lag phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in lag phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28923386]
A549 IC50
6.6 μM
Compound: 9
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human A549 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 22705001]
ACHN IC50
> 2000 nM
Compound: 2a
Sensitization of TRAIL-induced apoptosis in human ACHN cells assessed as reduction in cell viability preincubated for 2 hrs followed by addition of TRAIL measured after 18 hrs by MTS assay
Sensitization of TRAIL-induced apoptosis in human ACHN cells assessed as reduction in cell viability preincubated for 2 hrs followed by addition of TRAIL measured after 18 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 28257574]
ARPE-19 IC50
37 nM
Compound: 1; WA
Cytotoxicity against human ARPE19 cells measured after 96 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human ARPE19 cells measured after 96 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 31008605]
B16-F10 IC50
0.29 μM
Compound: 16
Cytotoxicity against mouse B16F10 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Cytotoxicity against mouse B16F10 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 22098611]
BXPC-3 IC50
2.78 μM
Compound: 46; WA
Antiproliferative activity against human BxPC3 cells after 48 hrs by MTS assay
Antiproliferative activity against human BxPC3 cells after 48 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 31663736]
C3H 10T1/2 IC50
4.9 μM
Compound: 1
Cytotoxicity against mouse C3H10T1/2 cells after 24 hrs by FMCA
Cytotoxicity against mouse C3H10T1/2 cells after 24 hrs by FMCA
[PMID: 26169123]
DU-145 IC50
2.5 μM
Compound: 1
Cytotoxicity against human DU145 cells after 24 hrs by FMCA
Cytotoxicity against human DU145 cells after 24 hrs by FMCA
[PMID: 26169123]
HCT-116 IC50
3.7 μM
Compound: 75
Anticancer activity against human HCT-116 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human HCT-116 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 33445154]
HEK-293T IC50
299 nM
Compound: 1
Cytotoxicity against human 293T cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by resazurin dye based Alamar blue assay
Cytotoxicity against human 293T cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 72 hrs by resazurin dye based Alamar blue assay
[PMID: 29537263]
HFF EC50
> 6800 nM
Compound: 9
Cytotoxicity against HFF cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Cytotoxicity against HFF cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 36577036]
HFF IC50
> 6.8 μM
Compound: 22
Cytotoxicity against human HFF cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
Cytotoxicity against human HFF cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
[PMID: 27071003]
HFF IC50
> 6.8 μM
Compound: 8, WA
Cytotoxicity against HFF assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
Cytotoxicity against HFF assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
[PMID: 26305181]
HaCaT IC50
0.5 μM
Compound: 1
Inhibition of hedgehog/GLI1-mediated transcriptional activity in human HaCaT cells after 12 hrs by luciferase assay
Inhibition of hedgehog/GLI1-mediated transcriptional activity in human HaCaT cells after 12 hrs by luciferase assay
[PMID: 26169123]
HeLa IC50
2.3 μM
Compound: 9
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 22705001]
HeLa IC50
3 μM
Compound: 1; WA
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in lag phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in lag phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28923386]
HeLa IC50
3 μM
Compound: 9
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 22705001]
HeLa IC50
6.3 μM
Compound: 1; WA
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in log phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human HeLa cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in log phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28923386]
Hep 3B2 IC50
0.06 μg/mL
Compound: WA
Cytotoxicity against human Hep3B cells by MTT method
Cytotoxicity against human Hep3B cells by MTT method
[PMID: 17417907]
HepG2 IC50
0.06 μg/mL
Compound: WA
Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells by MTT method
Cytotoxicity against human HepG2 cells by MTT method
[PMID: 17417907]
LNCaP EC50
870 nM
Compound: 9
Antiproliferative activity against androgen-sensitive human LNCaP cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Antiproliferative activity against androgen-sensitive human LNCaP cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 36577036]
LNCaP IC50
0.87 μM
Compound: 22
Cytotoxicity against human LNCAP cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
Cytotoxicity against human LNCAP cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
[PMID: 27071003]
LNCaP IC50
0.87 μM
Compound: 8, WA
Cytotoxicity against human LNCAP cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
Cytotoxicity against human LNCAP cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
[PMID: 26305181]
MCF7 IC50
0.05 μg/mL
Compound: WA
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells by MTT method
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells by MTT method
[PMID: 17417907]
MCF7 IC50
0.57 μM
Compound: 22
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
[PMID: 27071003]
MCF7 IC50
0.57 μM
Compound: 8, WA
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
[PMID: 26305181]
MCF7 IC50
0.6 μM
Compound: 9
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 22705001]
MCF7 IC50
1.3 μM
Compound: 1; WA
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in log phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in log phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28923386]
MCF7 IC50
1.3 μM
Compound: withaferin A
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells by MTT assay
[PMID: 26492982]
MCF7 IC50
3.6 μM
Compound: 1; WA
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in lag phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in lag phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28923386]
MCF7 IC50
3.6 μM
Compound: 9
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 22705001]
MCF7 IC50
6.3 μM
Compound: 1
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 24 hrs by FMCA
Cytotoxicity against human MCF7 cells after 24 hrs by FMCA
[PMID: 26169123]
MDA-MB-231 IC50
0.02 μg/mL
Compound: WA
Cytotoxicity against human MDA-MB-231 cells by MTT method
Cytotoxicity against human MDA-MB-231 cells by MTT method
[PMID: 17417907]
MDA-MB-231 IC50
0.5 μM
Compound: withaferin A
Cytotoxicity against human MDA-MB-231 cells by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human MDA-MB-231 cells by MTT assay
[PMID: 26492982]
MDA-MB-231 IC50
0.54 μM
Compound: 1
Cytotoxicity against human MDA-MB-231 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Cytotoxicity against human MDA-MB-231 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 24273633]
MIA PaCa-2 IC50
2.93 μM
Compound: 46; WA
Antiproliferative activity against human MIAPaCa2 cells after 48 hrs by MTS assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MIAPaCa2 cells after 48 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 31663736]
MM1.S IC50
53 nM
Compound: 1
Antiproliferative activity against human MM1.S cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 72 hrs by XTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MM1.S cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 72 hrs by XTT assay
[PMID: 34445874]
MRC5 IC50
0.07 μg/mL
Compound: WA
Cytotoxicity against human MRC5 cells by MTT method
Cytotoxicity against human MRC5 cells by MTT method
[PMID: 17417907]
MRC5 IC50
0.2 μM
Compound: Withaferin A
Cytotoxicity against human MRC5 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Cytotoxicity against human MRC5 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 23252848]
MRC5 IC50
2.7 μM
Compound: 1
Cytotoxicity against human MRC5 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Cytotoxicity against human MRC5 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 24273633]
Multiple myeloma cancer stem cell IC50
649.7 nM
Compound: WFA
Antiproliferative activity against human multiple myeloma cancer stem cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human multiple myeloma cancer stem cells after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 30108696]
NCI-H460 IC50
< 0.4 μM
Compound: 22
Cytotoxicity against human NCI-H460 cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
Cytotoxicity against human NCI-H460 cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
[PMID: 27071003]
NCI-H460 IC50
< 0.4 μM
Compound: 8, WA
Cytotoxicity against human NCI-H460 cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
Cytotoxicity against human NCI-H460 cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
[PMID: 26305181]
NCI-H929 IC50
0.25 μM
Compound: 1, WA
Cytotoxicity against human NCI-H929 cells after 3 days by Alamar blue assay
Cytotoxicity against human NCI-H929 cells after 3 days by Alamar blue assay
[PMID: 24625088]
PANC-1 IC50
1.24 μM
Compound: 46; WA
Antiproliferative activity against human PANC1 cells after 48 hrs by MTS assay
Antiproliferative activity against human PANC1 cells after 48 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 31663736]
PANC-1 IC50
1.6 μM
Compound: 1
Cytotoxicity against human PANC1 cells after 24 hrs by FMCA
Cytotoxicity against human PANC1 cells after 24 hrs by FMCA
[PMID: 26169123]
PC-3 EC50
410 nM
Compound: 9
Antiproliferative activity against androgen-insensitive human PC-3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Antiproliferative activity against androgen-insensitive human PC-3 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability measured after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 36577036]
PC-3 IC50
0.41 μM
Compound: 8, WA
Cytotoxicity against human PC3 cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
Cytotoxicity against human PC3 cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
[PMID: 26305181]
PC-3M IC50
0.41 μM
Compound: 22
Cytotoxicity against human PC3M cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
Cytotoxicity against human PC3M cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
[PMID: 27071003]
RPMI-8226 IC50
1.6 μM
Compound: 1
Antiproliferative activity against human RPMI-8226 cells cultured as 3D-spheroids assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by Celltiter-Glo assay
Antiproliferative activity against human RPMI-8226 cells cultured as 3D-spheroids assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by Celltiter-Glo assay
[PMID: 34445874]
RPMI-8226 IC50
258 nM
Compound: 1
Antiproliferative activity against human RPMI 8226 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 72 hrs by XTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human RPMI 8226 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 72 hrs by XTT assay
[PMID: 34445874]
SF-268 IC50
< 0.4 μM
Compound: 22
Cytotoxicity against human SF268 cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
Cytotoxicity against human SF268 cells after 72 hrs by resazurin-based colorimetric assay
[PMID: 27071003]
SF-268 IC50
< 0.4 μM
Compound: 8, WA
Cytotoxicity against human SF268 cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
Cytotoxicity against human SF268 cells assessed as inhibition of cell proliferation/survival after 72 hrs by resazurin dye reduction assay
[PMID: 26305181]
SK-MEL-28 IC50
1 μM
Compound: 1
Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-28 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-28 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 24273633]
SK-MEL-28 IC50
4 μM
Compound: 16
Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-28 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Cytotoxicity against human SK-MEL-28 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 22098611]
SW480 IC50
4.9 μM
Compound: 75
Anticancer activity against human SW480 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
Anticancer activity against human SW480 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability incubated for 24 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 33445154]
U-251 IC50
0.69 μM
Compound: Withaferin A
Cytotoxicity against human U251 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Cytotoxicity against human U251 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 23252848]
U-87MG ATCC IC50
1.1 μM
Compound: Withaferin A
Cytotoxicity against human U87 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
Cytotoxicity against human U87 cells after 72 hrs by MTS assay
[PMID: 23252848]
Vero IC50
1.3 μM
Compound: 1; WA
Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in lag phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in lag phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28923386]
Vero IC50
1.3 μM
Compound: 9
Cytotoxicity against african green monkey Vero cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against african green monkey Vero cells assessed as cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 22705001]
Vero IC50
1.7 μM
Compound: 9
Cytotoxicity against african green monkey Vero cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against african green monkey Vero cells assessed as cell viability after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 22705001]
Vero IC50
6.6 μM
Compound: 1; WA
Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in log phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against African green monkey Vero cells assessed as reduction in cell viability using compound addition to cell culture cells in log phase of growth and incubated for 48 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 28923386]
In Vitro

Withaferin A has antiinflammatory activity, and potently inhibits NF-kB activation by preventing the TNF-induced activation of Ik-B kinase beta via a thioalkylation-sensitive redox mechanism[1].
Withaferin A also has anticancer activity. Withaferin A targets the IF protein vimentin, causes aggregation of vimentin filaments in bovine aortic endothelial cells (BAECs) at 3 μM, and induces vimentin fragmentation in endothelial cells at 10 μM[2].
Withaferin A (0.5, 1.5 μM) alone or incombination with cisplatin (CIS) dose-dependently reduces tumorigenic potential of ALDH1 positive cancer stem cells (CSCs)[3].

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

In Vivo

Withaferin A (2 mg/kg, i.p.) shows potent angiogenesis inhibitory activity via vimentin in mice[2]. Withaferin A (2 mg/kg) combined with cisplatin (CIS) regulates the expression of ALDH1 marker, and downregulates the expression of securin in tumors collected from mice[3].

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

Molecular Weight

470.60

Formula

C28H38O6

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

C[C@]([C@](CC[C@@]1(C)[C@@]2(00)CC[C@]1(00)[C@@H]([C@@](O3)(00)CC(C)=C(CO)C3=O)C)(00)[C@@]2(00)C4)(C(C=C5)=O)[C@@]6([C@H]5O)[C@@H]4O6

Structure Classification
Initial Source
Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

4°C, protect from light

*In solvent : -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (protect from light)

Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (106.25 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.1249 mL 10.6247 mL 21.2495 mL
5 mM 0.4250 mL 2.1249 mL 4.2499 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, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

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    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 0.83 mg/mL (1.76 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 0.83 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (8.3 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.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 0.83 mg/mL (1.76 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 0.83 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (8.3 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
Purity & Documentation
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