Formononetin (Biochanin B)

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Cat No.:V1998 Purity: =99.92%
Formononetin (Biochanin B; Flavosil; Formononetol), an O-methylated isoflavone, is a naturally occuring and bioactive flavonoid found in the root of Astragalus membranaceus.
Formononetin (Biochanin B) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 485-72-3
Product category: FGFR
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Purity: =99.92%

Product Description

Formononetin (Biochanin B; Flavosil; Formononetol), an O-methylated isoflavone, is a naturally occuring and bioactive flavonoid found in the root of Astragalus membranaceus. This phytoestrogen has strong antioxidant qualities and selectively inhibits the γ-isoform of alcohol dehydrogenase, or ADH γ. It has been demonstrated that formononetin interacts weakly with human estrogen receptors. In mice, formononetin also causes the proliferation of the mammary glands..

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
FGFR2 (IC50 = 4.31 μM)
ln Vitro
One of the main isoflavone components found in Astragalus membranaceus is formononetin, which has been demonstrated to offer a number of pharmacological advantages. In human air bags, formononetin demonstrates anti-angiogenic activity. In human invoice tents, formononetin also stimulates cell cycle signaling via Akt/cyclin D1/CDK4 [1]. Significant reduction of FGF2-stimulated endothelial cell proliferation is observed with formononetin (25-150 μM) [1].
ln Vivo
The group treated with formononetin showed a substantial rise in tumor volume and a significant decrease in tumor weight when compared to the vehicle group. There was no discernible weight difference between the excipient group and the formononetin-treated group, and the treatment with formononetin was well tolerated [1].
Enzyme Assay
FGFR2 kinase inhibition assay [1]
The IC50 values for inhibition of FGFR2 by formononetin was determined using a FRET-based in vitro kinase assay (Z'-lyte assay). The kinase domains of FGFR2 was assayed in 50 mm HEPES pH 7.5, 0.01% BRIJ-35, 10 mm MgCl2, 2 mm MnCl2, 1 mm EGTA, 1 mm DTT, with 20 μm or 80 μm ATP, respectively. The assay was performed in triplicate in 384-well plates according to the manufacturer's instructions
Cell Assay
Cell viability assay [1]
Cell Types: HUVEC
Tested Concentrations: 0, 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 150 μM
Incubation Duration:
Experimental Results: Dramatically diminished the proliferation of FGF2-stimulated HUVEC in a dose-dependent manner, while the proliferation of HUVEC not stimulated by FGF2 was Dramatically diminished. Stimulated HUVEC had little inhibitory effect.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: BALB/c nude mice carrying MDA-MB-231 xenografts [1]
Doses: 100 mg/kg
Route of Administration: Daily intragastric (po) (po)administration for 25 days
Experimental Results: Inhibition of breast cancer growth and blood vessels in vivo generate.
References
[1]. Xiao Yu Wu,et al. Formononetin, a novel FGFR2 inhibitor, potently inhibits angiogenesis and tumor growth in preclinical models. Oncotarget. 2015 Dec 29;6(42):44563-78.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C16H12O4
Molecular Weight
268.27
Exact Mass
268.07
Elemental Analysis
C, 71.64; H, 4.51; O, 23.86
CAS #
485-72-3
Related CAS #
Formononetin-d3-1
Appearance
Solid powder
Source
Isoflavones from Astragalus membranaceus
LogP
2.8
tPSA
55.8Ų
SMILES
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=COC3=C(C2=O)C=CC(=C3)O
InChi Key
HKQYGTCOTHHOMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C16H12O4/c1-19-12-5-2-10(3-6-12)14-9-20-15-8-11(17)4-7-13(15)16(14)18/h2-9,17H,1H3
Chemical Name
7-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-one
Synonyms

NSC 93360; NSC93360; NSC-93360; Biochanin B; Formononetol; Formononetin

HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: > 10 mM
Water: N/A
Ethanol: N/A
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: 2.5 mg/mL (9.32 mM) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), suspension solution; with sonication.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: 2.5 mg/mL (9.32 mM) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), suspension solution; with ultrasonication.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (9.32 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.


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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.7276 mL 18.6379 mL 37.2759 mL
5 mM 0.7455 mL 3.7276 mL 7.4552 mL
10 mM 0.3728 mL 1.8638 mL 3.7276 mL

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Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

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Biological Data
  • Formononetin decreases FGFR2 kinase activity. Oncotarget . 2015 Dec 29;6(42):44563-78.
  • Effects of formononetin on HUVECs proliferation, migration and invasion. Oncotarget . 2015 Dec 29;6(42):44563-78.
  • Formononetin inhibits FGF2 induces angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Oncotarget . 2015 Dec 29;6(42):44563-78.
  • Formononetin attenuated FGFR2 activity and FGFR2 signaling pathway. Oncotarget . 2015 Dec 29;6(42):44563-78.
  • Formononetin attenuates FGF2 induced STAT3 activation in HUVECs. Oncotarget . 2015 Dec 29;6(42):44563-78.
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