Tunicamycin is a mixture of homologous nucleoside antibiotic that inhibits N-linked glycosylation and blocks GlcNAc phosphotransferase (GPT). Tunicamycin causes accumulation of unfolded proteins in cell endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and induces ER stress, and causes blocking of DNA synthesis and cell cycle arrest in G1 phase. Tunicamycin inhibits gram-positive bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and viruses and has anti-cancer activity.Tunicamycin increases exosome release in cervical cancer cells.
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Tunicamycin Chemical Structure
CAS No. : 11089-65-9
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Tunicamycin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in:
PLoS Biol. 2018 Oct 18;16(10):e2006483.
[Abstract]
SK-Hep1 cells stably expressing EV or Flag-PGM1 are treated with or without 0.1 ug/mL Tunicamycin, and cell proliferation is measured.
Tunicamycin purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in:
Cell Death Dis. 2018 May 22;9(6):604.
[Abstract]
Western blot analysis of ER stress-related proteins after PPI treatment for 48 h in both pH 7.4 and pH 6.5 conditions. Cells treated with Thapsigargin (TG, 0.5 and 1 μM) or Tunicamycin (Tu, 2.5, 5 and 10 μg/mL) for 24 h served as positive controls.
Tunicamycin is a mixture of homologous nucleoside antibiotic that inhibits N-linked glycosylation and blocks GlcNAc phosphotransferase (GPT). Tunicamycin causes accumulation of unfolded proteins in cell endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and induces ER stress, and causes blocking of DNA synthesis and cell cycle arrest in G1 phase. Tunicamycin inhibits gram-positive bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and viruses and has anti-cancer activity[1][2][3].Tunicamycin increases exosome release in cervical cancer cells[4].
In Vitro
Tunicamycin (2 μg/mL; 24 hours; CD44+/CD24- and original MCF7 cells) treatment increases the spliced XBP-1, ATF6 nuclear translocation level and CHOP protein expression in CD44+/CD24- and original MCF7 cells[1].
Tunicamycin-induced ER stress suppresses CD44+/CD24- phenotype cell subpopulation and in vitro invasion and accelerates tumorosphore formation. Under effect of Tunicamycin, the results show that inhibited invasion, increased cell death, suppressed proliferation and reduced migration in the CD44+/CD24- and CD44+/CD24- rich MCF7 cell culture[1].
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Tunicamycin Related Antibodies
Western Blot Analysis
Cell Line:
CD44+/CD24- and original MCF7 cells[1]
Concentration:
2 µg/mL
Incubation Time:
24 hours
Result:
Increased level of spliced XBP-1, ATF6 nuclear translocation and CHOP protein expression are detected in CD44+/CD24- and original MCF7 cells.
In Vivo
Tunicamycin (0.1 mg/kg or 0.5 mg/kg) treatment dramatically suppresses tumor growth in the CD133+/- MHCC97L cells xenograft model (BALB/c (nu/nu) mice)[2].
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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: ≥ 2 mg/mL; Clear solution
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Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (20.0 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: ≥ 2 mg/mL; Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (20.0 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.
Protocol 3
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil
Solubility: ≥ 2 mg/mL; Clear solution
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Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (20.0 mg/mL) to 900 μLCorn oil, and mix evenly.
In Vivo Dissolution Calculator
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[1]. Hsu JL, et al. Tunicamycin induces resistance to camptothecin and etoposide in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells: role of cell-cycle arrest and GRP78. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2009 Nov;380(5):373-82.
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[2]. Hou H, et al. DPAGT1/Akt/ABCG2 pathway in mouse Xenograft models of human hepatocellular carcinoma. Mol Cancer Ther. 2013 Dec;12(12):2874-84.
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[3]. Han C, et al. Endoplasmic reticulum stress inhibits cell cycle progression via induction of p27 in melanoma cells. Cell Signal. 2013 Jan;25(1):144-9.
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[4]. Kathleen M McAndrews, et al. Mechanisms associated with biogenesis of exosomes in cancer. Mol Cancer. 2019 Mar 30;18(1):52.
[Content Brief]
[1]. Hsu JL, et al. Tunicamycin induces resistance to camptothecin and etoposide in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells: role of cell-cycle arrest and GRP78. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2009 Nov;380(5):373-82.
[2]. Hou H, et al. DPAGT1/Akt/ABCG2 pathway in mouse Xenograft models of human hepatocellular carcinoma. Mol Cancer Ther. 2013 Dec;12(12):2874-84.
[3]. Han C, et al. Endoplasmic reticulum stress inhibits cell cycle progression via induction of p27 in melanoma cells. Cell Signal. 2013 Jan;25(1):144-9.
[4]. Kathleen M McAndrews, et al. Mechanisms associated with biogenesis of exosomes in cancer. Mol Cancer. 2019 Mar 30;18(1):52.
Tunicamycin Related Classifications
Inflammation/ImmunologyInfectionCancer
Cancer Immunotherapy
Anti-infection
BacterialFungalInfluenza VirusAntibiotic
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