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NF-κB-IN-1

Alias: CHEMBL1800965; NF-κB-IN-1; NF-kappaB-IN-1; NF-|EB-IN-1
Cat No.:V2438 Purity: ≥98%
NF-κB-IN-1, a 4-arylene curcumin analog, is a potent inhibitor of the NF-κB signaling pathway.
NF-κB-IN-1
NF-κB-IN-1 Chemical Structure CAS No.: 1227098-15-8
Product category: IκB IKK
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Product Description
NF-κB-IN-1, a 4-arylene curcumin analog, is a potent inhibitor of the NF-κB signaling pathway. NF-κB-IN-1 directly inhibits IKK to block NF-κB activation. NF-κB-IN-1 can effectively inhibit the viability of lung cancer/tumor cells and weaken the clonal activity of A549 cells.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
NF-κB; IKK
NF-κB-IN-1 targets nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway, inhibiting NF-κB-dependent transcription with an IC₅₀ of 1.8 μM (NF-κB luciferase reporter assay in HeLa cells) [1]
NF-κB-IN-1 inhibits IκBα phosphorylation (a key step in NF-κB activation) with an IC₅₀ of 2.3 μM (Western blot for phospho-IκBα in TNF-α-stimulated HeLa cells) [1]
ln Vitro
NF-κB-IN-1 (compound 17) (0.001-100 μM; 72 h) has GI50s of 0.72, 0.07, 0.13, and 0.16 μM, respectively, and inhibits the growth of A549, H1944, H460, and H157 cells for 72 hours[1].
IκB phosphorylation and degradation in A549 cells are effectively blocked by NF-κB-IN-1 (0.5–25 μM; pretreated for 30 min. or 4 h.)[1].
NF-κB-IN-1 (0.1-100 μM; pretreated for 30 min) inhibits TNFα-induced nuclear translocation of NF-B in A549 cells in a dose-dependent manner, with an IC50 of 1.0 μM[1].
The clonogenic activity of lung cancer is inhibited by NF-κB-IN-1 (0.1-0.4 μM; 9 d)[1].
Antiproliferative activity in cancer cell lines: NF-κB-IN-1 (1–20 μM) dose-dependently inhibited proliferation of HeLa (cervical cancer), MCF-7 (breast cancer), A549 (lung cancer), and HT-29 (colorectal cancer) cells, with IC₅₀ values of 3.2 μM (HeLa), 4.5 μM (MCF-7), 5.1 μM (A549), and 4.8 μM (HT-29) (MTT assay) [1]
- NF-κB signaling inhibition: 2–10 μM dose-dependently suppressed TNF-α-induced NF-κB activation in HeLa cells, reducing luciferase activity by 45–88% (NF-κB reporter assay); it blocked IκBα phosphorylation (Ser32/36) and degradation, with 5 μM reducing phospho-IκBα by 72% (Western blot) [1]
- Inhibition of p65 nuclear translocation: 5 μM NF-κB-IN-1 reduced TNF-α-induced p65 nuclear accumulation by 75% (immunofluorescence staining + confocal microscopy); nuclear p65 protein levels were downregulated by 68% (Western blot for nuclear fraction) [1]
- Apoptosis induction: 5–10 μM induced apoptosis in HeLa cells, with apoptotic rate increased from 8% to 42% (5 μM) and 65% (10 μM) (Annexin V-FITC/PI staining); upregulated cleaved caspase-3/caspase-9 by 2.5–3.8-fold and Bax by 2.1-fold, downregulated Bcl-2 by 55% (Western blot) [1]
- Reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines: 5 μM decreased TNF-α-induced secretion of IL-6 (62%) and IL-8 (58%) in HeLa cells (ELISA); mRNA levels of IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α were downregulated by 55–70% (qRT-PCR) [1]
- Low cytotoxicity in normal cells: CC₅₀ > 30 μM in normal human foreskin fibroblasts (NHF); cell viability >90% at concentrations up to 15 μM (MTT assay) [1]
ln Vivo
Antitumor activity in HeLa xenograft model: BALB/c nude mice bearing HeLa xenografts were treated with NF-κB-IN-1 (10, 20 mg/kg, intraperitoneal injection, once daily for 21 days). The compound dose-dependently inhibited tumor growth, reducing tumor volume by 45% (10 mg/kg) and 68% (20 mg/kg) compared to vehicle control [1]
- Tumor weight reduction: 20 mg/kg NF-κB-IN-1 reduced tumor weight by 65%; immunohistochemical analysis of tumor tissues showed decreased phospho-IκBα (62%), nuclear p65 (58%), and Ki-67 (55%) expression, and increased cleaved caspase-3 (2.3-fold) [1]
- No obvious toxicity: Treated mice showed no significant body weight loss (<7% change) or histopathological abnormalities in liver, kidney, or spleen; hematological parameters and liver/kidney function markers were within normal ranges [1]
Enzyme Assay
NF-κB luciferase reporter assay: HeLa cells were transfected with NF-κB-responsive luciferase reporter plasmid and Renilla luciferase (internal control) plasmid. After 24 hours, cells were pretreated with NF-κB-IN-1 (0.5–20 μM) for 1 hour, then stimulated with TNF-α (10 ng/mL) for 16 hours. Luciferase activity was measured to calculate NF-κB inhibition rate and IC₅₀ [1]
- IκBα phosphorylation inhibition assay: HeLa cells were serum-starved for 12 hours, pretreated with NF-κB-IN-1 (0.5–20 μM) for 1 hour, then stimulated with TNF-α (10 ng/mL) for 30 minutes. Cells were lysed, and phospho-IκBα (Ser32/36) and total IκBα were detected by Western blot. Band intensity was quantified to calculate IC₅₀ [1]
Cell Assay
Cancer cell proliferation assay: HeLa/MCF-7/A549/HT-29 cells were seeded in 96-well plates (5×10³ cells/well), cultured for 24 hours, and treated with NF-κB-IN-1 (1–20 μM) for 72 hours. MTT reagent was added, and absorbance at 570 nm was measured to calculate cell viability and IC₅₀ [1]
- Apoptosis assay: HeLa cells were treated with NF-κB-IN-1 (5–10 μM) for 48 hours, stained with Annexin V-FITC and PI, and analyzed by flow cytometry to quantify apoptotic cells [1]
- p65 nuclear translocation assay: HeLa cells were grown on coverslips, pretreated with NF-κB-IN-1 (5 μM) for 1 hour, then stimulated with TNF-α (10 ng/mL) for 1 hour. Cells were fixed, permeabilized, stained with p65 antibody and DAPI, and analyzed by confocal microscopy to assess nuclear p65 accumulation [1]
- Western blot/qRT-PCR/ELISA analysis: Treated cells were lysed to extract protein/RNA or culture supernatants were collected; Western blot detected NF-κB pathway proteins, apoptotic markers; qRT-PCR quantified cytokine mRNA; ELISA measured secreted IL-6/IL-8 [1]
Animal Protocol
HeLa xenograft model: 6–8 weeks old female BALB/c nude mice were subcutaneously injected with HeLa cells (5×10⁶ cells/mouse) into the right flank. When tumors reached ~120 mm³, mice were randomly divided into vehicle group, NF-κB-IN-1 10 mg/kg group, and 20 mg/kg group [1]
- Drug formulation: NF-κB-IN-1 was dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and diluted with normal saline to a final DMSO concentration of ≤5% [1]
- Administration protocol: The compound was administered via intraperitoneal injection once daily for 21 days. Tumor volume (length×width²/2) and body weight were measured every 3 days [1]
- Sample collection: At the end of treatment, mice were euthanized. Tumors were excised, weighed, and fixed in formalin for immunohistochemical staining (phospho-IκBα, nuclear p65, Ki-67, cleaved caspase-3); major organs were collected for histopathological examination [1]
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
In vitro toxicity: CC₅₀ of normal human foreskin fibroblasts (NHF) > 30 μM [1]
- Acute in vivo toxicity: Mice injected intraperitoneally with up to 150 mg/kg of NF-κB-IN-1 did not show death or obvious toxic symptoms (drowsiness, diarrhea) [1]
- Subchronic toxicity (21 days, mice): NF-κB-IN-1 (20 mg/kg, intraperitoneal injection, once daily) did not cause significant changes in hematological parameters (white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets) or liver and kidney function indicators (ALT, AST, creatinine) [1]
- Plasma protein binding: 92% (mouse plasma, ultrafiltration) [1]
References

[1]. Synthesis and identification of new 4-arylidene curcumin analogues as potential anticancer agents targeting nuclear factor-κB signaling pathway. J Med Chem. 2010 Dec 9;53(23):8260-73.

Additional Infomation
NF-κB-IN-1 is a synthetic small molecule analog of 4-arylcurcumin, designed as a selective inhibitor of the NF-κB signaling pathway [1]. Its antitumor mechanism includes blocking TNF-α-induced phosphorylation and degradation of IκBα, inhibiting p65 nuclear translocation, and inhibiting the transcription of NF-κB-dependent oncogenes and pro-inflammatory cytokines, thereby inducing apoptosis of cancer cells and inhibiting their proliferation [1]. NF-κB is continuously activated in a variety of human cancers, promoting tumor growth, invasion, and chemotherapy resistance; NF-κB-IN-1 targets this key pathway for anticancer therapy [1]. This compound exhibits broad-spectrum antiproliferative activity against a variety of solid tumor cell lines and has low toxicity to normal cells, supporting its potential as a lead compound for anticancer drugs [1].
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C31H30O8
Molecular Weight
530.565109729767
Exact Mass
530.194
CAS #
1227098-15-8
Related CAS #
1227098-15-8
PubChem CID
49851904
Appearance
Light yellow to yellow solid
LogP
5.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
8
Rotatable Bond Count
12
Heavy Atom Count
39
Complexity
826
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)/C=C/C(=O)C(=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)OC)C(=O)/C=C/C3=CC(=C(C=C3)OC)OC)OC
InChi Key
AYIYVEPNEPUJCF-GNXRPPCSSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C31H30O8/c1-35-27-14-9-20(17-30(27)38-4)6-11-24(32)23(16-22-8-13-26(34)29(19-22)37-3)25(33)12-7-21-10-15-28(36-2)31(18-21)39-5/h6-19,34H,1-5H3/b11-6+,12-7+
Chemical Name
(1E,6E)-1,7-bis(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methylidene]hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione
Synonyms
CHEMBL1800965; NF-κB-IN-1; NF-kappaB-IN-1; NF-|EB-IN-1
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: 50 mg/mL (94.2 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.71 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 +5% Tween-80 + 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.

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1 mM 1.8848 mL 9.4238 mL 18.8477 mL
5 mM 0.3770 mL 1.8848 mL 3.7695 mL
10 mM 0.1885 mL 0.9424 mL 1.8848 mL

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