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Structure of alpha-Cyperone
CAS No.: 473-08-5

Chemical Structure| 473-08-5

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α-Cyperone, a natural product isolated and purified from the hizomes of Cyperus rotundus L., is associated with the down-regulation of COX-2,IL-6,Nck-2,Cdc42 and Rac1, resulting in reduction of inflammation.

Synonyms: (+)-α-Cyperone; α-Cyperone

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CAS No. :473-08-5
Formula : C15H22O
M.W : 218.33
SMILES Code : CC(C(CC[C@@](C)1CC2)=O)=C1C[C@@H]2C(C)=C
Synonyms :
(+)-α-Cyperone; α-Cyperone
MDL No. :MFCD09839027
InChI Key :KUFXJZXMWHNCEH-DOMZBBRYSA-N
Pubchem ID :6452086

Safety of alpha-Cyperone

GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:Warning
Hazard Statements:H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements:P261-P305+P351+P338

Related Pathways of alpha-Cyperone

pyroptosis

Isoform Comparison

Biological Activity

In Vitro:

Cell Line
Concentration Treated Time Description References
NIH 3T3 cells 10 ng/mL to 1 μg/mL 8 h evaluate antioxidant activity, significant decrease in ROS levels Int J Nanomedicine. 2024 Aug 16;19:8403-8415
Cryptococcus neoformans 16 µg/mL 48 h α-Cyperone significantly reduced the capsule size of Cryp. neoformans. Antibiotics (Basel). 2021 Jan 6;10(1):51
Candida krusei 125 µg/mL 14 h α-Cyperone completely inhibited the growth of C. krusei, showing fungicidal activity. Antibiotics (Basel). 2021 Jan 6;10(1):51
rat aortic endothelial cells (RAECs) 1.25-5 µg/mL 3 h To evaluate the effect of α-Cyperone on LPS-induced cell death in RAECs. Results showed that α-Cyperone significantly improved cell viability, reduced IL-1β and IL-18 release, and downregulated mRNA and protein expression of NLRP3, ASC, caspase-1, and GSDMD. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025 Feb 22;18(3):303
rat chondrocytes 0.75-6μM 24 or 48 h To evaluate the effect of CYP on cell viability, results showed that various CYP concentrations did not exert significant cytotoxicity on chondrocytes Aging (Albany NY). 2021 Jul 8;13(13):17690-17706
SH-SY5Y cells 15 or 30 µM 2 h To assess the apoptotic rate. alpha-Cyperone significantly reduced H2O2-induced apoptosis. Front Pharmacol. 2020 Apr 8;11:281
human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells 50–150 μg/mL 24 h To evaluate cytotoxicity, results showed no significant change in cell viability at 50–150 μg/mL, but a significant decrease was observed above 150 μg/mL. Sci Rep. 2017 Mar 24;7:45231

In Vivo:

Species
Animal Model
Administration Dosage Frequency Description References
C57BL/6 mice Chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model Intragastric administration 5 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg Once daily for 2 weeks To evaluate the antidepressant effects of alpha-Cyperone, results showed it significantly improved depressive-like behaviors in CUMS mice, increased SIRT3 expression in the hippocampus, reduced ROS production, and inhibited NLRP3 inflammasome activation Front Pharmacol. 2020 Oct 8;11:577062
C57BL/6 mice Paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain model Intraperitoneal injection 480 and 800µg/kg Administered on D0, D2, D4, and D6, total of 4 times Prevented paclitaxel-induced cold and mechanical pain, alleviated pain by modulating the norepinephrine pathway Metabolites. 2024 Dec 20;14(12):719
C57BL/6 wild-type mice Surgery-induced DMM mouse model Intraperitoneal injection 10 mg/kg Once daily for 8 weeks To evaluate the effect of CYP on OA development, results showed that CYP treatment significantly alleviated joint degeneration Aging (Albany NY). 2021 Jul 8;13(13):17690-17706

Protocol

Bio Calculators
Preparing Stock Solutions 1mg 5mg 10mg

1 mM

5 mM

10 mM

4.58mL

0.92mL

0.46mL

22.90mL

4.58mL

2.29mL

45.80mL

9.16mL

4.58mL

Dissolving Methods
Please choose the appropriate dissolution scheme according to your animal administration guide.For the following dissolution schemes, clear stock solution should be prepared according to in vitro experiments, and then cosolvent should be added in turn:

in order to ensure the reliability of the experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be properly preserved according to the storage conditions; The working fluid for in vivo experiment is recommended to be prepared now and used on the same day;

The percentage shown in front of the following solvent refers to the volume ratio of the solvent in the final solution; If precipitation or precipitation occurs in the preparation process, it can be assisted by heating and/or ultrasound.
Protocol 1
Protocol 2

References

[1]Azimi A, Ghaffari SM, et al. α-Cyperone of Cyperus rotundus is an effective candidate for reduction of inflammation by destabilization of microtubule fibers in brain. J Ethnopharmacol. 2016 Dec 24;194:219-227.

[2]Jung SH, Kim SJ, et al. α-Cyperone, isolated from the rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus, inhibits LPS-induced COX-2 expression and PGE2 production through the negative regulation of NFκB signalling in RAW 264.7 cells. J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 May 2;147(1):208-14.

[3]Huang B, Liu J, Fu S, Zhang Y, Li Y, He D, Ran X, Yan X, Du J, Meng T, Gao X, Liu D. α-Cyperone Attenuates H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in SH-SY5Y Cells via Activation of Nrf2. Front Pharmacol. 2020 Apr 8;11:281

[4]Jung SH, Kim SJ, Jun BG, Lee KT, Hong SP, Oh MS, Jang DS, Choi JH. α-Cyperone, isolated from the rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus, inh+ibits LPS-induced COX-2 expression and PGE2 production through the negative regulation of NFκB signalling in RAW 264.7 cells. J Ethnopharmacol. 2013 May 2;147(1):208-14

[5]Zhang H, Li S, Lu J, Jin J, Zhu G, Wang L, Yan Y, He L, Wang B, Wang X, Yu H. α-Cyperone (CYP) down-regulates NF-κB and MAPKs signaling, attenuating inflammation and extracellular matrix degradation in chondrocytes, to ameliorate osteoarthritis in mice. Aging (Albany NY). 2021 Jul 8;13(13):17690-17706

[6]Luo M, Qiu J, Zhang Y, Wang J, Dong J, Li H, Leng B, Zhang Q, Dai X, Niu X, Zhao S, Deng X. α-cyperone alleviates lung cell injury caused by Staphylococcus aureus via attenuation of α-hemolysin expression. J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2012 Aug;22(8):1170-6

 

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