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CAS No.: 177931-17-8

Chemical Structure| 177931-17-8

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Sauchinone, one of the active lignan isolated from the roots of Saururus chinensis. Sauchinone has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity and anti-tumor effects.Sauchinone inhibits LPS-inducible iNOS, TNF-α and COX-2 expression through suppression of I-κBα phosphorylation and p65 nuclear translocation.

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CAS No. :177931-17-8
Formula : C20H20O6
M.W : 356.37
SMILES Code : O=C1C=C(OCO2)[C@]32OC4=C(C=C5C(OCO5)=C4)[C@@]6([H])[C@]3([H])[C@@]1([H])C[C@@H](C)[C@@H]6C
MDL No. :MFCD08702698
InChI Key :GMTJIWUFFXGFHH-WPAOEJHSSA-N
Pubchem ID :11725801

Safety of Sauchinone

GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:Warning
Hazard Statements:H302-H315-H319
Precautionary Statements:P501-P270-P264-P280-P302+P352-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P362+P364-P332+P313-P301+P312+P330

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In Vitro:

Cell Line
Concentration Treated Time Description References
Human dermal fibroblasts 4 µM 12 days Reduced mitochondrial ROS levels Antioxidants (Basel). 2025 Feb 24;14(3):259
Raw264.7 cells 1–30 µM 1–18 hours Inhibited LPS-induced iNOS, TNF-α, and COX-2 expression by suppressing I-κBα phosphorylation, p65 nuclear translocation, and C/EBP and/or AP-1 activation Br J Pharmacol. 2003 May;139(1):11-20
Raw264.7 cells 1–30 µM 1–18 hours Sauchinone inhibited LPS-inducible iNOS, TNF-α, and COX-2 expression through suppression of I-κBα phosphorylation and p65 nuclear translocation and of C/EBP and/or AP-1 activation. Br J Pharmacol. 2003 May;139(1):11-20
Human dermal fibroblasts 1 µM 12 days Restored mitochondrial function and reduced ROS levels Antioxidants (Basel). 2025 Feb 24;14(3):259
Human dermal fibroblasts 1 µM 12 days To evaluate the effect of Sauchinone on cell proliferation, results showed 1 µM Sauchinone significantly increased cell proliferation Antioxidants (Basel). 2025 Feb 24;14(3):259
Human dermal fibroblasts 4 µM 12 days To evaluate the effect of Sauchinone on mitochondrial ROS levels, results showed Sauchinone significantly reduced mitochondrial ROS levels Antioxidants (Basel). 2025 Feb 24;14(3):259
HepG2 cells 30 µM 12-24 hours Sauchinone significantly increased the mRNA and protein levels of GCL and NQO1, indicating its ability to induce antioxidant and cytoprotective enzymes. Br J Pharmacol. 2011 Aug;163(8):1653-65
HepG2 cells 30 µM 12-24 hours Sauchinone significantly increased the mRNA and protein levels of GCL and NQO1, indicating its induction of antioxidant enzymes via activation of the Nrf2 pathway. Br J Pharmacol. 2011 Aug;163(8):1653-65
Human liver microsomes (HLMs) 0-200 µM 15 or 60 minutes Evaluated the inhibitory effect of Sauchinone on UGT1A1, 1A3, 1A6, and 2B7 activities, with IC50 values of 8.83, 43.9, 0.758, and 0.279 μM, respectively Molecules. 2018 Feb 9;23(2):366
Human liver microsomes (HLMs) 0-200 µM 15 or 60 minutes Evaluate the inhibitory effect of Sauchinone on UGT1A1, 1A3, 1A6, and 2B7 activities, with IC50 values of 8.83, 43.9, 0.758, and 0.279 μM respectively Molecules. 2018 Feb 9;23(2):366
Microglial BV-2 cells 1, 5, and 10 µM 24 hours Inhibited LPS-induced inflammatory responses, reduced ROS and NO generation, and decreased iNOS and COX-2 expression J Neuroinflammation. 2014 Jul 2;11:118
Astrocytes 1, 5, and 10 µM 24 hours Inhibited LPS-induced inflammatory responses, reduced ROS and NO generation, and decreased iNOS and COX-2 expression J Neuroinflammation. 2014 Jul 2;11:118
Microglial BV-2 cells 1, 5, and 10 µM 24 hours To investigate the inhibitory effect of ent-Sauchinone on LPS-induced inflammatory responses, results showed that ent-Sauchinone significantly reduced ROS and NO generation and iNOS and COX-2 expression. J Neuroinflammation. 2014 Jul 2;11:118
Astrocytes 1, 5, and 10 µM 24 hours To investigate the inhibitory effect of ent-Sauchinone on LPS-induced inflammatory responses, results showed that ent-Sauchinone significantly reduced ROS and NO generation and iNOS and COX-2 expression. J Neuroinflammation. 2014 Jul 2;11:118
Mouse primary hepatocytes 10, 100 µM 24 hours Sauchinone inhibits PCSK9 expression in mouse primary hepatocytes. Sci Rep. 2018 Apr 30;8(1):6737
HepG2 cells 10, 20, 100 µM 24 hours Sauchinone regulates cholesterol metabolism by downregulating PCSK9 expression and upregulating LDLR expression, thereby increasing LDL-C uptake. Sci Rep. 2018 Apr 30;8(1):6737
Mouse primary hepatocytes 10, 100 µM 24 hours Sauchinone inhibited PCSK9 expression. Sci Rep. 2018 Apr 30;8(1):6737
HepG2 cells 10, 20, 100 µM 24 hours Sauchinone downregulated PCSK9 expression and upregulated LDLR expression, increasing LDL-C uptake. Sci Rep. 2018 Apr 30;8(1):6737
Human liver microsomes 0-300 µM 30 minutes Evaluation of reversible inhibition of Sauchinone on CYP2B6, 2C19, 2E1, and 3A4, showing non-competitive inhibition with Ki values of 14.3, 16.8, 41.7, and 6.84 μM, respectively Molecules. 2018 Mar 2;23(3):555
Human liver microsomes (HLMs) 0-300 µM 30 minutes Sauchinone reversibly inhibited CYP2B6, 2C19, 2E1, and 3A4 activities with Ki values of 14.3, 16.8, 41.7, and 6.84 μM, respectively. Molecules. 2018 Mar 2;23(3):555
Human liver microsomes 0-300 µM 30 minutes pre-incubation, 10 minutes incubation Evaluation of time-dependent inhibition of Sauchinone on CYP2B6, 2E1, and 3A4, with IC50 shifts of 9.28, 20.9, and 21.4-fold, respectively Molecules. 2018 Mar 2;23(3):555
Human liver microsomes (HLMs) 0-300 µM 30-min pre-incubation Sauchinone time-dependently inhibited CYP2B6, 2E1, and 3A4 activities with IC50 shifts of 9.28, 20.9, and 21.4-fold, respectively. Molecules. 2018 Mar 2;23(3):555
Human renal mesangial cells 0.1–1 µM 48 hours To investigate the effect of Sauchinone on AngII-induced proliferation of renal mesangial cells. Results showed that Sauchinone inhibited AngII-induced cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Sep 23;21(19):7003
MTV/TM-011 cells 12.5, 25, 50 µM 48 hours To evaluate the effect of sauchinone on cell viability, results showed that sauchinone significantly inhibited the viability of breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. Biosci Rep. 2021 Oct 29;41(10):BSR20211067
MDA-MB-231 cells 12.5, 25, 50 µM 48 hours To evaluate the effect of sauchinone on cell viability, results showed that sauchinone significantly inhibited the viability of breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. Biosci Rep. 2021 Oct 29;41(10):BSR20211067
Human renal mesangial cells 0.1–1 µM 48 hours To investigate the effect of Sauchinone on AngII-induced proliferation of renal mesangial cells. Results showed that Sauchinone inhibited AngII-induced cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Sep 23;21(19):7003
MTV/TM-011 cells 12.5, 25, 50 µM 48 hours To evaluate the effect of sauchinone on breast cancer cell viability. Results showed that sauchinone significantly inhibited the viability of breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. Biosci Rep. 2021 Oct 29;41(10):BSR20211067
MDA-MB-231 cells 12.5, 25, 50 µM 48 hours To evaluate the effect of sauchinone on breast cancer cell viability. Results showed that sauchinone significantly inhibited the viability of breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. Biosci Rep. 2021 Oct 29;41(10):BSR20211067
MCF-10A cells 25, 50 µM 72 hours To evaluate the effect of sauchinone on normal breast cell viability. Results showed that sauchinone at 25 and 50 μM concentrations did not significantly affect the viability of MCF-10A cells. Biosci Rep. 2021 Oct 29;41(10):BSR20211067

In Vivo:

Species
Animal Model
Administration Dosage Frequency Description References
Rats Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury model Intraperitoneal injection 10 mg/kg Single dose, lasted until the end of the experiment To investigate the protective effect of Sauchinone against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury and its mechanism. Results showed that Sauchinone significantly reduced the infarct size and inhibited the phosphorylation of p38 and JNK, but had no effect on the phosphorylation of ERK1/2, Akt, and GSK-3β. J Korean Med Sci. 2012 May;27(5):572-5
Rats Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury model Intraperitoneal injection 10 mg/kg Single dose, lasting until 2 hours after reperfusion To investigate the protective effect of Sauchinone against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury and its mechanism. Results showed that Sauchinone significantly reduced the infarct size and inhibited the phosphorylation of p38 and JNK, but had no effect on the phosphorylation of ERK1/2, Akt, and GSK-3β. J Korean Med Sci. 2012 May;27(5):572-5
Mice ICR mice Oral 100 mg/kg Single dose Co-administration with sauchinone increased systemic exposure of sibutramine, clopidogrel, and chlorzoxazone by 23.6%, 31.0%, and 61.1%, respectively. Molecules. 2018 Mar 2;23(3):555
Mice Institute of Cancer Research mice Oral and intravenous administration 100 mg/kg Sauchinone orally, 15 mg/kg Zidovudine intravenously Single dose, observed for 480 minutes Evaluated the inhibitory effect of Sauchinone on UGT2B7-mediated zidovudine metabolism, showing increased systemic exposure of zidovudine Molecules. 2018 Feb 9;23(2):366
Mice Institute of Cancer Research mice Oral and intravenous administration 100 mg/kg Sauchinone orally, 15 mg/kg Zidovudine intravenously Single dose, observed for 480 minutes Evaluate the inhibitory effect of Sauchinone on UGT2B7-mediated zidovudine metabolism, results showed Sauchinone increased systemic exposure of zidovudine Molecules. 2018 Feb 9;23(2):366
ICR mice High-fat diet-induced obese mouse model Oral 100 mg/kg/day Once daily for 15 days Sauchinone increases hepatic LDLR expression through PCSK9 inhibition, reduces serum LDL-C levels, and improves hepatic steatosis and lipid metabolism in high-fat diet-induced obese mice. Sci Rep. 2018 Apr 30;8(1):6737
ICR and C57BL/6 mice High-fat diet-induced obese mouse model Oral 100 mg/kg/day Once daily for 15 days Sauchinone increased hepatic LDLR expression through PCSK9 inhibition, reducing serum LDL-C levels. Sci Rep. 2018 Apr 30;8(1):6737
Mice Acetaminophen (APAP)-induced liver injury model Oral 30 mg/kg Once daily for 3 days Pretreatment with sauchinone significantly inhibited the increase in plasma ALT, AST, and LDH activities caused by APAP and reduced hemorrhage and necrosis in the central area of the liver, indicating its protective effect against APAP-induced liver injury. This effect was abolished in Nrf2 knockout mice, demonstrating its dependence on Nrf2 activation. Br J Pharmacol. 2011 Aug;163(8):1653-65
Mice APAP-induced liver injury model Oral 30 mg/kg Once daily for 3 days Sauchinone pretreatment significantly reduced the increase in plasma ALT, AST, and LDH activities induced by APAP and alleviated histopathological liver damage. These protective effects were absent in Nrf2 knockout mice, indicating that sauchinone exerts hepatoprotective effects via the Nrf2 pathway. Br J Pharmacol. 2011 Aug;163(8):1653-65
C57BL/6 mice DSS-induced ulcerative colitis model Intragastric administration Low-dose (5 μg/g), middle-dose (10 μg/g), and high-dose (20 μg/g) Once every 2 days until the end of the experiment Sauchinone alleviated pathological symptoms, inhibited inflammation, and prevented mucosal barrier damage in DSS-induced UC mice. It also inhibited the NF-κB pathway by upregulating NQO1. Additionally, sauchinone regulated the diversity and composition of the gut microbiota in mice. Front Microbiol. 2023 Jan 9;13:1084257
C57BL/6 mice DSS-induced ulcerative colitis model Intragastric administration Low-dose (5 μg/g), middle-dose (10 μg/g), high-dose (20 μg/g) Once every 2 days for 7 days Evaluate the therapeutic effect of sauchinone on DSS-induced ulcerative colitis, results showed that sauchinone alleviated pathological symptoms, inhibited inflammation, and prevented mucosal barrier damage. Front Microbiol. 2023 Jan 9;13:1084257

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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.
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