Methyl protodioscin (also known as NSC-698790; Smilax saponin B) is a novel furostanol bisglycoside with potent antitumor properties; it is able to reduce proliferation and cause cell cycle arrest.
Physicochemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C52H86O22 |
| Molecular Weight | 1063.2261 |
| Exact Mass | 1062.561 |
| CAS # | 54522-52-0 |
| PubChem CID | 11263254 |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid powder |
| Density | 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Index of Refraction | 1.620 |
| LogP | 4.17 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 12 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 22 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 15 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 74 |
| Complexity | 1920 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 31 |
| SMILES | C[C@H]1[C@H]2[C@H](C[C@@H]3[C@@]2(CC[C@H]4[C@H]3CC=C5[C@@]4(CC[C@@H](C5)O[C@H]6[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O6)CO)O[C@H]7[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O7)C)O)O)O)O)O[C@H]8[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O8)C)O)O)O)C)C)O[C@@]1(CC[C@@H](C)CO[C@H]9[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O9)CO)O)O)O)OC |
| InChi Key | HSSJYSJXBOCKQM-GVTGEURHSA-N |
| InChi Code | InChI=1S/C52H86O22/c1-21(20-66-46-40(61)39(60)36(57)31(18-53)70-46)10-15-52(65-7)22(2)33-30(74-52)17-29-27-9-8-25-16-26(11-13-50(25,5)28(27)12-14-51(29,33)6)69-49-45(73-48-42(63)38(59)35(56)24(4)68-48)43(64)44(32(19-54)71-49)72-47-41(62)37(58)34(55)23(3)67-47/h8,21-24,26-49,53-64H,9-20H2,1-7H3/t21-,22+,23+,24+,26+,27-,28+,29+,30+,31-,32-,33+,34+,35+,36-,37-,38-,39+,40-,41-,42-,43+,44-,45-,46-,47+,48+,49-,50+,51+,52-/m1/s1 |
| Chemical Name | (2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-2-[(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-4-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[[(1S,2S,4S,6R,7S,8R,9S,12S,13R,16S)-6-methoxy-7,9,13-trimethyl-6-[(3R)-3-methyl-4-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxybutyl]-5-oxapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icos-18-en-16-yl]oxy]-5-[(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-methyloxane-3,4,5-triol |
| Synonyms | NSC-698790; Smilax saponin B; NSC 698790; NSC698790 |
| 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 Note: This product requires protection from light (avoid light exposure) during transportation and storage. |
| Shipping Condition | Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs) |
Biological Activity
| References |
[1]. Methyl protodioscin induces G2/M cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in A549 human lung cancer cells. Pharmacogn Mag. 2014 Jul;10(39):318-24. [2]. Methyl protodioscin increases ABCA1 expression and cholesterol efflux while inhibiting gene expressions for synthesis of cholesterol and triglycerides by suppressing SREBP transcription and microRNA 33a/b levels. Atherosclerosis. 2015 Apr;239. |
| Additional Infomation |
Methylprotodioscin is a steroid saponin. Methylprotodioscin has been reported in Smilax menispermoidea, Polygonatum zanlanscianense, and other organisms with data available. |
Solubility Data
| Solubility (In Vitro) |
DMSO : ~100 mg/mL (~94.05 mM) H2O : ~25 mg/mL (~23.51 mM) |
| Solubility (In Vivo) |
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 3.5 mg/mL (3.29 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 35.0 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: 3.5 mg/mL (3.29 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 35.0 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. Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 3.5 mg/mL (3.29 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 35.0 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 | 0.9405 mL | 4.7027 mL | 9.4053 mL | |
| 5 mM | 0.1881 mL | 0.9405 mL | 1.8811 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.0941 mL | 0.4703 mL | 0.9405 mL |