Beta-Lapachone (ARQ-501)

Alias: β-Lapachone; ARQ-501; NSC26326; ARQ 501; NSC 26326; ARQ501; NSC-26326
Cat No.:V1398 Purity: ≥98%
Beta-Lapachone (also known as ARQ-501; NSC 26326;ARQ501;NSC-26326) is a novel, naturally occurring, potent and selective DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity.
Beta-Lapachone (ARQ-501) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 4707-32-8
Product category: Topoisomerase
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

Beta-Lapachone (also known as ARQ-501; NSC 26326; ARQ501; NSC-26326) is a novel, naturally occurring, potent and selective DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. It shows no inhibitory effects on either DNA ligase or DNA topoisomerase II. The bark of Tabebuia sp. yields a naphthoquinone compound called beta-lapachone, which has antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, and antitrypanosomal properties. Through indirect mechanisms involving the induction of p53-independent apoptosis and cell cycle arrest, mediated by changes in the activities of cell cycle control regulatory proteins, betalachone demonstrates its anti-tumor effects.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
Topoisomerase I
ln Vitro

Beta-Lapachone inhibits in a dose-dependent manner the DNA relaxation brought on by DNA topoisomerase I.[1] In comparison to the DMSO control, Beta-Lapachone treatment (100 nM or higher) causes a >95% inhibition of Topo I DNA unwinding activity. In HL-60 and three human prostate cancer (DU-145, PC-3, and LNCaP) cells, Beta-Lapachone (1–5 μM) locks Topo I onto DNA, preventing replication fork movement and causing a block in G0/G1 of the cell cycle and apoptosis.[2] By facilitating the migration of human endothelial EAhy926 cells and mouse 3T3 fibroblasts via various MAPK signaling pathways, Beta-Lapachone speeds up the healing of scrape wounds in vitro.[3] Furthermore, Beta-Lapachone shows better retention of intracellular IDO1 inhibitory activity with an IC50 of 1.0 μM, partially reliant on NQO1 biotransformation. It also inhibits purified recombinant IDO1 activity through uncompetitive inhibition with an IC50 of 0.44 μM. [4] Through PARP1 hyperactivation and NQO1-dependent reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation, Beta-Lapachone causes programmed necrosis of NQO1+ cancer cells. [5]

ln Vivo
Beta-lapachone treatment (50 mg/kg) significantly inhibits the growth of the tumor in vivo in a xenograft mouse model of human ovarian cancer, and Beta-lapachone and taxol together induce apoptosis in a synergistic manner.[6] Beta-lapachone treatment accelerates the healing process compared to vehicle only in both normal and diabetic (db/db) mice.[3]
Enzyme Assay
DNA topoisomerase I is cultured in 20 μL of relaxation buffer (50 mM Tris, pH 7.5) with or without drugs (including β-Lapachone). (30 μg/mL bovine serum albumin, 50 mM KCl, 10 mM MgCl2, 0.5 mM dithiothreitol, 0.5 mM EDTA) for 30 minutes at 37°C. Proteinase K (50 μg/mL) and 1% SDS are added to halt reactions. The products are separated by electrophoresis in 1% agarose gel in TAE buffer (0.04 M tris acetate, 0.001 M EDTA) following an additional 1-hour incubation at 37°C. After electrophoresis, ethidium bromide is used to stain the gel. Utilizing an NIH image analysis system, the photographic negative is scanned.
Cell Assay
The MTT assay is used to quantify cytotoxicity. Two days before different concentrations of either topotecan or β-lapachone are added, IMR-32 and JCI cells are plated in 96-well microtiter plates at a concentration of 5.0 × 104 (topotecan) or 2.5 × 104 (β-lapachone) cells/well/100 µL medium. After that, the cells are kept in a CO2 incubator at 37°C for 72 hours. A Cell Proliferation Kit I is used to measure the proliferation of cells. Four distinct cultures are used in the experiments.
Animal Protocol
Male Balb/c mice are fed a commercial pellet diet and given unlimited access to water. Following one week of acclimation, the mice are divided into five groups at random and placed in the following groups: control, β-lapachone, cisplatin (18 mg/kg, ip), and β-lapachone + cisplatin (18 mg/kg, ip). Two weeks before receiving an injection of cisplatin, the β-lapachone groups are given a diet containing the medication (0.066). Three days following their injection of cisplatin, all mice are killed while sedated with carbon dioxide. Analysis of the serum BUN and CRE is performed on the blood samples. For histopathological and immunohistochemical (IHC) research, the kidney is promptly removed in half. The remaining half is kept cold until the western blot test.
References

[1]. J Biol Chem . 1993 Oct 25;268(30):22463-8.

[2]. Cancer Res . 1995 Sep 1;55(17):3706-11.

[3]. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol . 2008 Oct;295(4):C931-43.

[4]. Int J Tryptophan Res . 2013 Aug 19:6:35-45.

[5]. Cancer Res . 2012 Jun 15;72(12):3038-47.

[6]. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A . 1999 Nov 9;96(23):13369-74.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C15H14O3
Molecular Weight
242.27
Exact Mass
242.09
Elemental Analysis
C, 74.36; H, 5.82; O, 19.81
CAS #
4707-32-8
Related CAS #
4707-32-8
Appearance
Solid powder
SMILES
CC1(CCC2=C(O1)C3=CC=CC=C3C(=O)C2=O)C
InChi Key
QZPQTZZNNJUOLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C15H14O3/c1-15(2)8-7-11-13(17)12(16)9-5-3-4-6-10(9)14(11)18-15/h3-6H,7-8H2,1-2H3
Chemical Name
2,2-dimethyl-3,4-dihydrobenzo[h]chromene-5,6-dione
Synonyms
β-Lapachone; ARQ-501; NSC26326; ARQ 501; NSC 26326; ARQ501; NSC-26326
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

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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: 25~33 mg/mL (103.2~136.2 mM)
Water: <1 mg/mL
Ethanol: 8.3~10 mg/mL (34.4~41.3 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (10.32 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (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 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 (10.32 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (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 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 (10.32 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.


Solubility in Formulation 4: 2.86 mg/mL (11.81 mM) in 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution; with heating and sonication.
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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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.1276 mL 20.6381 mL 41.2763 mL
5 mM 0.8255 mL 4.1276 mL 8.2553 mL
10 mM 0.4128 mL 2.0638 mL 4.1276 mL

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Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00622063 Completed Drug: ARQ 501 Cancer ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a
subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
(Rahway, NJ USA)
December 2006 Phase 1
Phase 2
NCT00075933 Completed Drug: ARQ 501 Cancer ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a
subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
(Rahway, NJ USA)
September 2003 Phase 1
NCT00524524 Completed Drug: ARQ 501 Advanced Solid Tumors ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a
subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
(Rahway, NJ USA)
August 2007 Phase 1
NCT00099190 Completed Drug: ARQ 501 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a
subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
(Rahway, NJ USA)
December 2004 Phase 1
NCT00310518 Completed Drug: ARQ 501 Cancer ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a
subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
(Rahway, NJ USA)
February 2006 Phase 2
Biological Data
  • Beta-Lapachone
    Induction of DNA laddering in cells treated with both β-lapachone and taxol. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1999 Nov 9;96(23):13369-74.
  • Beta-Lapachone

    Potent inhibition of ovarian tumor growth in vivo by β-lapachone and taxol. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1999 Nov 9;96(23):13369-74.
  • Beta-Lapachone

    Potent inhibition of prostate tumor growth in vivo by β-lapachone and taxol. Male SCID (ICR) mice were inoculated with androgen-independent human prostate cancer cells (DU145; 8 × 106 s.c.). Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1999 Nov 9;96(23):13369-74.
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