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Combretastatin A-4

A synthetic Combretum caffrum-derived cell-permeable stilbenoid phenol that competes with colchicine tubulin binding and interferes with tubulin polymerization as well as cellular microtubule assembly

Synonym(s):

Combretastatin A-4, Combretastatin A4, CA4, Tubulin Polymerization Inhibitor XVIII, NSC 817373, 2-Methoxy-5-((1Z)-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethenyl)-phenol, CA-4

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H20O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
316.35
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

off-white

solubility

DMSO: 50 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C18H20O5/c1-20-15-8-7-12(9-14(15)19)5-6-13-10-16(21-2)18(23-4)17(11-13)22-3/h5-11,19H,1-4H3/b6-5+

InChI key

HVXBOLULGPECHP-AATRIKPKSA-N

General description

A synthetic Combretum caffrum-derived cell-permeable stilbenoid phenol that competes with colchicine (Cat No. 234115) tubulin binding (by 96.4% at equal molar concentration; Ki = 1.1 µM) and interferes with tubulin polymerization (IC50 = 2-3 µM) as well as cellular microtubule assembly. In addition to its antimitotic and in vitro cancer growth inhibition activity (IC50 = 7 nM in L1210 cultures), CA4 also acts as an antivascular agent and effectively induces tumor cell necrosis in vivo by targeting endothelial cytoskeleton.
A synthetic Combretum caffrum-derived cell-permeable stilbenoid phenol that competes with colchicine (Cat. No. 234115) tubulin binding (by 96.4% at equal molar concentration; Ki = 1.1 µM) and interferes with tubulin polymerization (IC50 = 2-3 µM) as well as cellular microtubule assembly. In addition to its antimitotic and in vitro cancer growth inhibition activity (IC50 = 7 nM in L1210 cultures), CA4 also acts as an antivascular agent and effectively induces tumor cell necrosis in vivo by targeting endothelial cytoskeleton.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Tron, G.C., et al. 2006. J. Med. Chem.49, 3033.
Griggs, J., et al. 2001. Lancet Oncol.2, 82.
Pettit, G.R., et al. 1989. Experientia45, 209.
Lin, C.M., et al. 1988. Mol. Pharmacol.34, 200.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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