Adapalene

Alias: Differin; Adaferin; CD271;Adapaleno; ADAPALENE;Adapalenum; CD-271; CD 271.
Cat No.:V0945 Purity: ≥98%
Adapalene (Differin; Adaferin;CD271;Adapaleno;ADAPALENE;Adapalenum), structurallysimilar to vitamin A, is a synthetic, retinoic acid analog acting as a dual RAR and RXR agonist with potential anticancer activity.
Adapalene Chemical Structure CAS No.: 106685-40-9
Product category: Retinoid Receptor
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Other Forms of Adapalene:

  • Adapalene sodium salt
  • Adapalene-d3 (Adapalene d3)
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

Adapalene (Differin; Adaferin; CD271; Adapaleno; ADAPALENE; Adapalenum), structurallysimilar to vitamin A, is a synthetic, retinoic acid analog acting as a dual RAR and RXR agonist with potential anticancer activity. It activates RAR and RXR with EC50 values of 2.2, 9.3, 22 and > 1000 nM for RARβ, RARγ, RARα and RXRα receptors respectively, it is a third-generation topical retinoid mainly used in the treatment of acne. Adapalene inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells in vitro and displays comedolytic activity.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro
The viability of ES-2, HOV-7, MCF-7, Hela, SW1990, HT1080, and MM-468 cells is inhibited by Adapalene (1 - 200 μM; 24 h) with IC50 values of 10.36 μM, 10.81 μM, 12.00 μM, and 19.08, in that order. 19.52 μM, 21.70 μM, 31.47 μM, and μM[2]. Adapalene (10–40 μM; 24 h) decreases proliferation in vitro and causes apoptosis in ES-2 cells [2]. In LoVo or DLD1 cells, adipalene (3-30 μM; 6-24 hours) dramatically raises the G1 phase population [3]. GOT1 activity is inhibited by dipalene (1 - 200 μM) with an IC50 of 21.79 μM[2]. Transglutaminase type I, an enzyme linked to the plasma membrane, is inhibited by adipalene (10-6-10-3 nM), having an IC of 50 2.5 nM[1].
ln Vivo
In BALB/C nude mice, adapalene (15–100 mg/kg; orally administered daily for 21 days) inhibits the growth of xenograft tumors derived from DLD1 cells [3].
Cell Assay
Cell Viability Assay[2]
Cell Types: Pancreatic cancer (SW1990, Aspc-1), breast cancer (mm-231, mm-468, MCF-7), liver cancer (Hep3B), cervical cancer (Hela), ovarian cancer ( HOV-7, ES-2), normal cells (CHO, L929)
Tested Concentrations: 1-200 μM
Incubation Duration: 24 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Inhibited the viability of cancer cells with higher GOT1 protein expression.

Apoptosis Analysis[2]
Cell Types: ES -2 cells[2]
Tested Concentrations: 10, 20, 40 μM
Incubation Duration: 24 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: demonstrated a significant increase in apoptosis compared with the control group. Down regulated the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 and PARP.

Cell Cycle Analysis[3]
Cell Types: LoVo or DLD1 cells
Tested Concentrations: 3, 10, 30 μM
Incubation Duration: 6, 12, 24 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Caused cell cycle arrest in G1 phase in a dose- and time-dependent manner.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: Female BALB/C nude mice (15 g, 4-5 weeks) were injected with DLD1 cells[3]
Doses: 15, 20, 65, 100 mg/kg
Route of Administration: Po daily for 21 days
Experimental Results: Dramatically decreased tumor weight and volume.
References
[1]. Shroot B, et, al. Pharmacology and chemistry of adapalene. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1997 Jun;36(6 Pt 2):S96-103.
[2]. Wang Q, et, al. Adapalene inhibits ovarian cancer ES-2 cells growth by targeting glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase 1. Bioorg Chem. 2019 Dec;93:103315.
[3]. Shi XN, et, al. Adapalene inhibits the activity of cyclin-dependent kinase 2 in colorectal carcinoma. Mol Med Rep. 2015 Nov;12(5):6501-8.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C28H28O3
Molecular Weight
412.52
CAS #
106685-40-9
Related CAS #
Adapalene sodium salt;911110-93-5;Adapalene-d3;1276433-89-6
SMILES
COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2=CC3=C(C=C2)C=C(C=C3)C(=O)O)C45CC6CC(C4)CC(C6)C5
Synonyms
Differin; Adaferin; CD271;Adapaleno; ADAPALENE;Adapalenum; CD-271; CD 271.
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: 8 mg/mL (19.4 mM)
Water:<1 mg/mL
Ethanol:<1 mg/mL
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: 1 mg/mL (2.42 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 10.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL of PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL of Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL of 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: ≥ 1 mg/mL (2.42 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 10.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.4241 mL 12.1206 mL 24.2412 mL
5 mM 0.4848 mL 2.4241 mL 4.8482 mL
10 mM 0.2424 mL 1.2121 mL 2.4241 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Biological Data

  • Adapalene

    Case 1: periungual inflammation due to gefitinib. a Before applying adapalene gel. b One month after applying adapalene gel to the left fingers. c Two month after applying adapalene gel to both hands.Case Rep Dermatol. 2011 May-Aug; 3(2): 130–136.


  • Adapalene

    Case 2: periungual inflammation due to erlotinib. a Before applying adapalene gel. b One month after applying adapalene gel.Case Rep Dermatol. 2011 May-Aug; 3(2): 130–136.
  • Adapalene

    Case 3: periungual inflammation due to cetuximab. a Before applying adapalene gel. b Two weeks after applying adapalene gel.Case Rep Dermatol. 2011 May-Aug; 3(2): 130–136.
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