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Structure of 3,3'-Diindolylmethane
CAS No.: 1968-05-4

Chemical Structure| 1968-05-4

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3,3'-Diindolylmethane is an AR structurally similar androgen receptor antagonist.

Synonyms: DIM; Arundine; HB 236

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Product Details of 3,3'-Diindolylmethane

CAS No. :1968-05-4
Formula : C17H14N2
M.W : 246.31
SMILES Code : C1(CC2=CNC3=C2C=CC=C3)=CNC4=C1C=CC=C4
Synonyms :
DIM; Arundine; HB 236
MDL No. :MFCD00195766
InChI Key :VFTRKSBEFQDZKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Pubchem ID :3071

Safety of 3,3'-Diindolylmethane

GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:Warning
Hazard Statements:H315-H319-H335-H412
Precautionary Statements:P261-P273-P305+P351+P338

Isoform Comparison

Biological Activity

In Vitro:

Cell Line
Concentration Treated Time Description References
Prdx-2 mutants 100 µM 24 hours Reduced mitochondrial ROS levels Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 May 11;11(5):950.
MCF-7 human breast cancer cells 10 µM 1 hour To study the genome-wide binding profiles of DIM on ERα and AHR. DIM–ERα-bound regions were enriched for an AHRE motif, suggesting co-recruitment of ERα and AHR to target genes. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Sep 26;24(19):14578.
H1975 non-small cell lung cancer cells 20 and 50 µM 1, 2, and 3 days DIM inhibited the growth of non-small cell lung cancer cells expressing the L858R+T790M EGFR mutation and reduced EGFR phosphorylation. Cancer Lett. 2010 Sep 1;295(1):59-68.
H1650 non-small cell lung cancer cells 20 and 50 µM 1, 2, and 3 days DIM inhibited the growth of non-small cell lung cancer cells expressing the delE746-A750 EGFR mutation and reduced EGFR phosphorylation. Cancer Lett. 2010 Sep 1;295(1):59-68.
U87MG glioma cells 20 and 30 µM 1, 2, and 3 days DIM inhibited the growth of EGFRvIII-expressing glioma cells and reduced the expression of EGFRvIII and Met. Cancer Lett. 2010 Sep 1;295(1):59-68.
H4 glioma cells 20 and 30 µM 1, 2, and 3 days DIM inhibited the growth of EGFRvIII-expressing glioma cells and reduced the expression of EGFRvIII and Met. Cancer Lett. 2010 Sep 1;295(1):59-68.
MCF-7 breast cancer cells 10 and 20 µM 1, 2, and 3 days DIM inhibited the growth of EGFRvIII-expressing breast cancer cells, but the effect was less pronounced than in MDA-MB-361 cells. Cancer Lett. 2010 Sep 1;295(1):59-68.
MDA-MB-361 breast cancer cells 10 and 20 µM 1, 2, and 3 days DIM inhibited the growth of EGFRvIII-expressing breast cancer cells and reduced the expression of EGFRvIII and ErbB2. Cancer Lett. 2010 Sep 1;295(1):59-68.
Primary HSCs 10 μg/mL 15 days To evaluate the effect of DIM on primary HSC activation, results showed that DIM inhibited the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway by down-regulating miR-21 expression, thereby suppressing the self-activation process of primary HSCs. Br J Pharmacol. 2013 Oct;170(3):649-60.
Wild-type N2 worms 100 µM 24 hours Reduced oxidative stress and maintained mitochondrial function Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 May 11;11(5):950.
HSC-T6 cells 10 μg/mL 24 hours To evaluate the effect of DIM on HSC-T6 cell activation, results showed that DIM inhibited the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway by down-regulating miR-21 expression, thereby suppressing HSC-T6 cell activation. Br J Pharmacol. 2013 Oct;170(3):649-60.
Peritoneal macrophages 10 µM 24 hours To investigate the effect of DIM on LPS-induced peritoneal macrophage activation. Results showed that DIM pretreatment significantly reduced LPS-induced TNF-α secretion. Br J Pharmacol. 2015 Apr;172(8):2133-47.
RAW264.7 macrophages 10 µM 24 hours To investigate the effect of DIM on LPS-induced macrophage activation. Results showed that DIM pretreatment significantly reduced LPS-induced TNF-α secretion and expression of macrophage activation markers (CD80, CD86, and CD40). Br J Pharmacol. 2015 Apr;172(8):2133-47.
Huh7 cells 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 120 µM 24 hours DIM significantly suppressed Huh7 cell growth and proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner. Cells. 2021 May 12;10(5):1178.
Hep3B cells 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 120 µM 24 hours DIM significantly suppressed Hep3B cell growth and proliferation in a concentration-dependent manner. Cells. 2021 May 12;10(5):1178.
Human endometrial Ishikawa cancer cells 0.1 µM 24 hours Restrained E2 or CYP-induced cell invasion Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jan 8;19(1):189.
Human endometrial Ishikawa cancer cells 0.1 µM 24 hours Inhibited E2 or CYP-induced cell migration Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jan 8;19(1):189.
Human endometrial Ishikawa cancer cells 0.1 µM 24 hours Suppressed E2 or CYP-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jan 8;19(1):189.
MDA-MB-231 5, 10, 25, 40 µM 24-72 hours DIM alone or in combination with Taxotere significantly inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells, with inhibition rates reaching 75-90%. Int J Cancer. 2011 Oct 1;129(7):1781-91.
Rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocytes (RA-FLSs) 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 µM 24hours and 48 hours To evaluate the effect of DIM on the viability of RA-FLSs, results showed DIM inhibited cell viability in a dose-dependent manner after 48h Front Immunol. 2019 Jul 23;10:1620.
SGC-7901 gastric cancer cells 0-120 µM 24hours to 48 hours DIM significantly inhibited the proliferation of SGC-7901 gastric cancer cells and activated STIM1-mediated SOCE by upregulating STIM1 and decreasing ER Ca2+ level, inducing apoptosis and autophagy. Int J Biol Sci. 2021 Mar 19;17(5):1217-1233.
BGC-823 gastric cancer cells 0-120 µM 24hours to 48 hours DIM significantly inhibited the proliferation of BGC-823 gastric cancer cells and activated STIM1-mediated SOCE by upregulating STIM1 and decreasing ER Ca2+ level, inducing apoptosis and autophagy. Int J Biol Sci. 2021 Mar 19;17(5):1217-1233.
HT-22 cells 10–80 µM 30 minutes DIM protected hippocampal neuronal cells against oxidative stress-induced apoptosis by regulating the expression of apoptosis-related proteins. Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Dec 18;9(1):3.
BM-derived MDSCs 10 µM, 20 µM, 40 µM, 80 µM 4 days DIM suppressed the induced ratio of BM-MDSCs in a concentration-dependent manner, including both G-MDSCs and M-MDSCs subsets. Additionally, DIM treatment decreased the mRNA levels of Arg1 and iNOS in BM-MDSCs and partially abrogated the inhibitory effect of BM-MDSCs on the proliferation of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. Chin Med. 2022 Jun 30;17(1):81.
HepG2 cells 1-50 µM 4 hours To investigate the effect of DIM on HIF-1α protein levels under hypoxic conditions. Results showed that DIM was effective at concentrations as low as 1 μM and completely inhibited HIF-1α expression at 50 μM. Biochem Pharmacol. 2008 May 1;75(9):1858-67.
MDA-MB-231 cells 1-50 µM 4 hours To investigate the effect of DIM on HIF-1α protein levels under hypoxic conditions. Results showed that DIM was effective at concentrations as low as 1 μM and completely inhibited HIF-1α expression at 50 μM. Biochem Pharmacol. 2008 May 1;75(9):1858-67.
Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs) 50 µM 48 hours To evaluate the effect of DIM on the stemness of hucMSCs, results showed that DIM dose-dependently induced the expression of Oct4, Nanog, Sox2, and Sall4. Theranostics. 2017 Apr 10;7(6):1674-1688.
KYSE150 cells 0, 20, 40, 60 µM 48 hours DIM inhibited migration and invasion of KYSE150 cells, downregulated mesenchymal cell markers β-Catenin, Vimentin and Slug, and upregulated epithelial cell marker Claudin-1 J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2020 Jun 16;39(1):113.
TE1 cells 0, 20, 40, 60 µM 48 hours DIM inhibited migration and invasion of TE1 cells, downregulated mesenchymal cell markers β-Catenin, Vimentin and Slug, and upregulated epithelial cell marker Claudin-1 J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2020 Jun 16;39(1):113.
Human endometrial Ishikawa cancer cells 0.1 µM 6 days Inhibited E2 or CYP-induced cell proliferation Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jan 8;19(1):189.
MCF-7 human breast cancer cells 10 µM 6 hours To study the transcriptomic changes regulated by DIM via ERα and AHR. DIM treatment resulted in 446 differentially expressed genes, including upregulation of AHR target genes CYP1A1 and CYP1B1. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Sep 26;24(19):14578.
Mouse primary hippocampal cells 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10 µM 6 hours ischoursemia followed by 18 hours reoxygenation DIM exhibited neuroprotective effects by inhibiting ischemia-induced apoptosis and autophagy, accompanied by a decrease in AhR/CYP1A1 signaling and an increase in HDAC activity. Apoptosis. 2019 Jun;24(5-6):435-452.
Mouse primary hippocampal cells 0.01-10 µM 6 hours ischoursemia followed by 18 hours reoxygenation DIM inhibited ischemia-induced apoptosis and autophagy, decreased AhR/CYP1A1 signaling, and increased HDAC activity Apoptosis. 2019 Jun;24(5-6):435-452.
Rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocytes (RA-FLSs) 0, 25, 50 µM 6-12hours (migration) and 12-24hours (invasion) To evaluate the effect of DIM on migration and invasion of RA-FLSs, results showed DIM significantly reduced migratory and invasion capacity of RA-FLSs Front Immunol. 2019 Jul 23;10:1620.
SKBR3 25 or 40 µM 72 hours DIM treatment significantly reduced FoxM1 mRNA levels and inhibited cell growth. Int J Cancer. 2011 Oct 1;129(7):1781-91.
MDA-MB-468 25 or 40 µM 72 hours DIM treatment significantly reduced FoxM1 mRNA levels and inhibited cell growth. Int J Cancer. 2011 Oct 1;129(7):1781-91.
MCF-7 25 or 40 µM 72 hours DIM treatment significantly reduced FoxM1 mRNA levels and inhibited cell growth. Int J Cancer. 2011 Oct 1;129(7):1781-91.
Human endometrial Ishikawa cancer cells 0.1 µM 72 hours Suppressed E2 or CYP-induced metastasis-related gene expression Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jan 8;19(1):189.
Human endometrial Ishikawa cancer cells 0.1 µM 72 hours Inhibited E2 or CYP-induced EMT-related gene expression Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Jan 8;19(1):189.

In Vivo:

Species
Animal Model
Administration Dosage Frequency Description References
Wistar rats Perinatal asphyxia model Intraperitoneal injection 0.1, 10 or 100 mg/kg First administration 30 minutes after HI, followed by additional doses at 24, 48 and 72 hours DIM reduces brain damage induced by perinatal asphyxia by inhibiting AhR and NMDA signaling, restores brain weight and neuronal number, and inhibits apoptosis and oxidative stress Apoptosis. 2020 Oct;25(9-10):747-762
C57BL/6 mice Adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA) model Oral gavage 10 mg/kg Once daily for 31 consecutive days To evaluate the effect of DIM on arthritis severity in AIA mice, results showed DIM alleviated arthritis severity and pathological features Front Immunol. 2019 Jul 23;10:1620.
BALB/C nude mice Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma model Gavage 10 mg/kg/day Once daily for 4 weeks DIM inhibited tumor growth and metastasis, downregulated AHR, RhoA, ROCK1, COX2 and mesenchymal cell markers, and upregulated epithelial cell marker Claudin-1 J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2020 Jun 16;39(1):113.
ICR mice Scopolamine-induced memory impairment model Oral 10 or 20 mg/kg Once daily for three consecutive days DIM improved scopolamine-induced memory impairment by protecting hippocampal neuronal cells against oxidative damage. Antioxidants (Basel). 2019 Dec 18;9(1):3.
Caenorhabditis elegans Reproductively aged model Oral feeding 100 μM 24 hours Maintained oocyte quality and reproductive capacity Antioxidants (Basel). 2022 May 11;11(5):950.
BALB/c mice 4T1 breast cancer model Intraperitoneal injection 2, 5, 10 mg/kg Three times a week for two weeks DIM treatment significantly inhibited tumor growth and tumor weight in a dose-dependent manner and reduced the percentage of MDSCs in bone marrow, blood, spleen, and tumor tissues. Furthermore, DIM treatment increased the percentage of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in blood, spleen, and tumor, and elevated the level of IFN-γ in tumor tissue. Chin Med. 2022 Jun 30;17(1):81.
Female C57BL/6 mice Unpredictable chronic mild stress (UCMS)-induced depressive-like behaviors model Oral (mixed in peanut butter) 20 mg/kg Daily administration for 3 weeks (prevention experiment) or 4 weeks (reversal experiment) To evaluate the preventive and reversal effects of DIM and 1,4-DHNA on UCMS-induced depressive-like behaviors. Results showed that DIM and 1,4-DHNA could prevent and reverse UCMS-induced anhedonia-like behavior with little to no effect on anxiety levels and spatial learning. J Affect Disord. 2022 Jul 15;309:201-210
ICR SCID mice Breast cancer xenograft model Oral gavage 3.5 mg/day/animal Once daily for 3 weeks DIM alone or in combination with Taxotere significantly inhibited tumor growth, with inhibition rates of 40% and 80%, respectively. Int J Cancer. 2011 Oct 1;129(7):1781-91.
C57BL/6 mice D-galactosamine/Lipopolysaccharide (GalN/LPS)-induced acute liver failure model Intraperitoneal injection 40 mg/kg Two doses, 24 hours and 2 hours before GalN/LPS injection To investigate the protective effect of DIM on GalN/LPS-induced acute liver failure. Results showed that DIM pretreatment significantly improved survival rate, reduced serum ALT levels and liver tissue damage, and decreased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, and CCL2). Br J Pharmacol. 2015 Apr;172(8):2133-47.
BALB/c mice RFP-expressing orthotopic breast cancer model derived from 4T1 CSCs Intratumoral injection 5 mg/kg Once daily for 10 days E-DDMSNP significantly inhibited tumor growth and metastasis, prolonging survival time J Nanobiotechnology. 2024 May 25;22(1):285.
ICR mice Thioacetamide-induced hepatic fibrosis model Intraperitoneal injection 50 mg/kg Twice weekly for 8 weeks To evaluate the therapeutic effect of DIM on thioacetamide-induced hepatic fibrosis, results showed that DIM attenuated liver fibrosis by down-regulating miR-21 expression and inhibiting the TGF-β signaling pathway. Br J Pharmacol. 2013 Oct;170(3):649-60.

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