Withaferin A

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2816 has been discontinued.

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Description: Inhibits NF-κB activation
Chemical Name: (4β,5β,6β,22R)-5,6-Epoxy-4,22,27-trihydroxy-1-oxoergosta-2,24-dien-26-oic acid δ-lactone
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
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Citations (7)
Reviews (2)
Pathways (1)

Biological Activity for Withaferin A

Withaferin A is a steroid lactone that displays anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antiangiogenic activity. Withaferin A inhibits endothelial cells (HUVEC) sprouting in vitro (IC50 = 12 nM) and in vivo, prevents NF-κB activation by inhibiting activation of IKKβ and inhibits chymotrypsin-like activity of the 20S proteasome. In an animal model of Huntington's disease (HD), Withaferin A delays disease progression and increases lifespan; in a cellular model it suppresses aggregation of mutant huntingtin, activates HSF1 and induces Hsp70 chaperone expression.

Technical Data for Withaferin A

M. Wt 470.6
Formula C28H38O6
Storage Store at -20°C
Purity ≥98% (HPLC)
CAS Number 5119-48-2
PubChem ID 45489105
InChI Key DBRXOUCRJQVYJQ-WDBPBROTSA-N
Smiles O=C1[C@@]2(C)[C@@]([C@H]5C[C@]3([H])C2CC[C@@]4(C)[C@]([H])3CC[C@@H]4[C@@H]([C@]6([H])OC(C(CO)=C(C)C6)=O)C)(O5)[C@@H](O)C=C1

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Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.

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References for Withaferin A

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.

Mohan et al (2004) Withaferin A is a potent inhibitor of angiogenesis. Angiogenesis 7 115 PMID: 15516832

Yang et al (2007) The tumor proteasome is a primary target for the natural anticancer compound withaferin A isolated from "Indian Winter Cherry". Mol.Pharmacol. 71 426 PMID: 17093135

Kaileh et al (2007) Withaferin A strongly elicits IkB kinase β hyperphosphorylation concomitant with potent inhibition of its kinase activity. J.Biol.Chem. 282 4253 PMID: 17150968

Joshi et al (2021) Withaferin A induces heat shock response and ameliorates disease progression in a mouse model of Huntington's disease. Mol.Neurobiol. 58 3992 PMID: 33904021

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42 perturbagens used the zebrafish DASPEI screen.
By Anonymous on 12/17/2019
Assay Type: In Vivo
Species: Zebrafish
Cell Line/Tissue: larvae

Zebrafish larvae were placed into 48-well plates and used the DASPEI screen by 42 perturbagens drugs, including this compound

PMID: 30532693
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Withaferin inhibits LPS-induced TNFalpha production in macrophages.
By Christopher Trummer on 10/22/2018
Assay Type: In Vitro
Species: Mouse
Cell Line/Tissue: Macrophages

RAW macrophages were stimulated with Withaferin (1 µM) alone or in the presence of LPS (200 ng/ml) for 8 h to follow TNFalpha mRNA expression using qPCR. Withaferin significantly inhibited LPS-induced TNFalpha production.

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Pathways for Withaferin A

NF-κB Signaling Pathway

NF-κB Signaling Pathway

NF-κB signaling plays an important role in inflammation, the innate and adaptive immune response and stress. Dysregulated signaling can occur in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.