Mifepristone (RU486) is a progesterone receptor (PR) and glucocorticoid receptor (GR) antagonist with IC50s of 0.2 nM and 2.6 nM in in vitro assay.
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Mifepristone Chemical Structure
CAS No. : 84371-65-3
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Mifepristone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in:
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin. 2017, 33(6): 878-882.
Effect of RU486 on elevation of intracellular calcium induced by hydrocortisone in BV-2 cellsA a: Untreated cells; b:Cells are treated with hydro; c:Cells are treated with hydro after RU486;d: Cells are treated with RU486 only.
Mifepristone purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in:
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2016;2016:5850739.
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The effects of XYS on the protein levels of Caveolin-1 (a) and GR (b) in PHN cells after corticosterone-induced stress injury.
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Description
Mifepristone (RU486) is a progesterone receptor (PR) and glucocorticoid receptor (GR) antagonist with IC50s of 0.2 nM and 2.6 nM in in vitro assay[1].
IC50 & Target
Human Endogenous Metabolite
In Vitro
The discovery of the first competitive progesterone antagonist, Mifepristone, has stimulated an intense search for more potent and more selective antiprogestins[1]. Cell growth is evaluated after 4 days of exposure to Mifepristone at 10 μM, a concentration close to the plasma concentration achievable in humans. The antiproliferative effect of NSC 119875 is potentiated when administered in combination with Mifepristone in HeLa cells. The IC50 of NSC 119875 in combination with Mifepristone is lower (14.2 μM) than that of NSC 119875 alone (34.2 μM) in HeLa cells with an approximately 2.5-fold difference. After treatment with Mifepristone, the accumulation of intracellular NSC 119875 in HeLa cells is 2-fold greater, representing a significant difference (p=0.009), compare with NSC 119875 alone from 0.79 to 1.52 μg/mg of protein[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Mifepristone Related Antibodies
In Vivo
The cervix tumor xenograft models are treated with NSC 119875 alone, there is a tumor growth inhibition compare with control group. However, the tumor weight loss is even more significant (p<0.05) with the combination of NSC 119875 and Mifepristone at the doses used, showing a decrease of ~50% compared with the treatments alone by the end of the study[2]. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats are subjected to a 4-day binge-like EtOH administration regimen (3 to 5 g/kg/i.g. every 8 hours designed to produce peak blood EtOH levels (BELs) of <300 mg/dL). Subgroups of animals receive s.c. injection of Mifepristone (20 or 40 mg/kg in peanut oil). Although Mifepristone produces no significant changes in behavior of EtOH-naïve animals, pretreatment with Mifepristone (40 mg/kg) significantly reducesthe severity of EtOH withdrawal. Asignificant interaction between diet and drug, F(5,55)=3.92, p<0.05, such that EtOH-treated animals receiving vehicle or 20 mg/kg of Mifepristone displayssignificantly more signs of EtOH withdrawal than does EtOH-naïve animals receiving the same drug treatment. Importantly, treatment with 40 mg/kg of Mifepristone significantly reduces the severity of EtOH withdrawal, in a dose-dependent manner[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Storage
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-20°C
3 years
4°C
2 years
In solvent
-80°C
2 years
-20°C
1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro:
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (232.78 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Preparing Stock Solutions
ConcentrationSolventMass
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
1 mM
2.3278 mL
11.6390 mL
23.2780 mL
5 mM
0.4656 mL
2.3278 mL
4.6556 mL
10 mM
0.2328 mL
1.1639 mL
2.3278 mL
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*Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
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: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.82 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (25.0 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: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.82 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (25.0 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: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (5.82 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μLCorn oil, and mix evenly.
For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly.
It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time. 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: 0.5% CMC-Na/saline water
Solubility: 10 mg/mL (23.28 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic
In Vivo Dissolution Calculator
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Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take
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Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution
If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
[1]. Jiang W, et al. New progesterone receptor antagonists: phosphorus-containing 11beta-aryl-substituted steroids. Bioorg Med Chem. 2006 Oct 1;14(19):6726-32.
[Content Brief]
[2]. Jurado R, et al. NSC 119875 cytotoxicity is increased by mifepristone in cervical carcinoma: an in vitro and in vivo study. Oncol Rep. 2009 Nov;22(5):1237-45.
[Content Brief]
[4]. Yuehua You, et al. Progesterone Promotes Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression Through Enhancing Nuclear Progesterone receptor-SP1 Formation. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2020 Jul 3.
[Content Brief]
Cell Assay
[2]
The HeLa and CaSki human cervical cancer cell lines are used. The effect of Mifepristone on proliferation of cells exposed to NSC 119875 is evaluated using the XTT assay. The assay is based on the cleavage of the yellow tetrazolium salt XTT to form an orange formazan dye by metabolically active cells. The procedure is as follows. Cells are seeded into 96-well plates; Costar at a density of 6×103 viable cells per well in 100 μL culture medium. At the end of treatment with NSC 119875 alone or the combination of NSC 119875 plus Mifepristone, 50 μL XTT is added to each well (final concentration 0.3 mg/mL), follow by incubation for 4 h in a humidified atmosphere containing 5% CO2 at 37˚C. The absorbance of the samples is measured spectrophotometrically at 492 nm using a microtiter plate ELISA reader[2].
MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Animal Administration
[2][3]
Mice[2] Female Nude mice between 6-8 weeks of age are implanted subcutaneously with 6×106 HeLa cells in a flank. Once tumors are ~5×5 mm, the animals are pair-matched into treatment and control groups. Each group consist of 8 tumor-bearing mice. The intraperitoneal administration of drugs or vehicle begin on day 0. NSC 119875, as a single agent, is administered intraperitoneally at a dose of 3 mg/kg daily on days 1 through 3; the dose of Mifepristone, as a single agent, is 2 mg/kg/day subcutaneously for 3 days; in the combination study, the mice concurrently receive NSC 119875 on the same schedule, and Mifepristone at the same dose 3 days previous to the administration of NSC 119875. The control animals receive only the vehicle. After administration of the drugs, mice are weighed and the tumors are measured with a caliper twice weekly. The tumor weight is calculated. Experiment is conducted for 74 days, after which time all animals are weighed and humanely euthanized. Rats[3] Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing between 224 and 245 g upon arrival, are used. Mifepristone (20 or 40 mg/kg) or vehicle (peanut oil) are administered subcutaneously (s.c.) once daily following the 0800 administration of EtOH or control diet. Mifepristone is suspended in peanut oil and sonicated for 30 minutes at least 24 hours prior to injection, it is then stored at 4°C until needed. Suspension is vortexed for 10 to 15 minutes prior to and as needed throughout dosing.
MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
References
[1]. Jiang W, et al. New progesterone receptor antagonists: phosphorus-containing 11beta-aryl-substituted steroids. Bioorg Med Chem. 2006 Oct 1;14(19):6726-32.
[Content Brief]
[2]. Jurado R, et al. NSC 119875 cytotoxicity is increased by mifepristone in cervical carcinoma: an in vitro and in vivo study. Oncol Rep. 2009 Nov;22(5):1237-45.
[Content Brief]
[4]. Yuehua You, et al. Progesterone Promotes Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression Through Enhancing Nuclear Progesterone receptor-SP1 Formation. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2020 Jul 3.
[Content Brief]
[1]. Jiang W, et al. New progesterone receptor antagonists: phosphorus-containing 11beta-aryl-substituted steroids. Bioorg Med Chem. 2006 Oct 1;14(19):6726-32.
[2]. Jurado R, et al. NSC 119875 cytotoxicity is increased by mifepristone in cervical carcinoma: an in vitro and in vivo study. Oncol Rep. 2009 Nov;22(5):1237-45.
[3]. Sharrett-Field L, et al. Mifepristone Pretreatment Reduces Ethanol Withdrawal Severity In Vivo. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2013 Aug;37(8):1417-23.
[4]. Yuehua You, et al. Progesterone Promotes Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression Through Enhancing Nuclear Progesterone receptor-SP1 Formation. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2020 Jul 3.
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
*Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Optional Solvent
ConcentrationSolventMass
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
DMSO
1 mM
2.3278 mL
11.6390 mL
23.2780 mL
58.1950 mL
5 mM
0.4656 mL
2.3278 mL
4.6556 mL
11.6390 mL
10 mM
0.2328 mL
1.1639 mL
2.3278 mL
5.8195 mL
15 mM
0.1552 mL
0.7759 mL
1.5519 mL
3.8797 mL
20 mM
0.1164 mL
0.5820 mL
1.1639 mL
2.9098 mL
25 mM
0.0931 mL
0.4656 mL
0.9311 mL
2.3278 mL
30 mM
0.0776 mL
0.3880 mL
0.7759 mL
1.9398 mL
40 mM
0.0582 mL
0.2910 mL
0.5820 mL
1.4549 mL
50 mM
0.0466 mL
0.2328 mL
0.4656 mL
1.1639 mL
60 mM
0.0388 mL
0.1940 mL
0.3880 mL
0.9699 mL
80 mM
0.0291 mL
0.1455 mL
0.2910 mL
0.7274 mL
100 mM
0.0233 mL
0.1164 mL
0.2328 mL
0.5820 mL
Mifepristone Related Classifications
Metabolic Enzyme/ProteaseVitamin D Related/Nuclear ReceptorImmunology/InflammationAutophagy
Species cross-reactivity must be investigated individually for each product. Many human cytokines will produce a nice response in mouse cell lines, and many mouse proteins will show activity on human cells. Other proteins may have a lower specific activity when used in the opposite species.