Combretastatin A4

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Combretastatin A4 Structure
Combretastatin A4 structure
Common Name Combretastatin A4
CAS Number 117048-59-6 Molecular Weight 316.348
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 490.3±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H20O5 Melting Point 84.5-85.5ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 250.3±28.7 °C
Symbol GHS05 GHS06
GHS05, GHS06
Signal Word Danger

 Use of Combretastatin A4


Combretastatin A4 is a microtubule-targeting agent that binds β-tubulin with Kd of 0.4 μM.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name Combretastatin A4
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 Combretastatin A4 Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Combretastatin A4 is a microtubule-targeting agent that binds β-tubulin with Kd of 0.4 μM.
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Target

Kd: 0.4 μM (β-tubulin)

In Vitro Combretastatin A4 phosphate (≥ 50 µM) significantly increases the percentage of annexin-V-binding cells and significantly decreases forward scatter. Combretastatin A4 phosphate does not appreciably increase hemolysis. Hundred µM Combretastatin A4 phosphate significantly increases Fluo3-fluorescence. The effect of Combretastatin A4 phosphate (100 µM) on annexin-V-binding is significantly blunted, but not abolished, by removal of extracellular Ca2+. Combretastatin A4 phosphate (≥ 50 µM) significantly decreases GSH abundance and ATP levels but does not significantly increase ROS or ceramide[2]. Polymersomes co-encapsulating doxorubicin-combretastatin-A4 phosphate (1:10) shows strong synergistic cytotoxicity against human nasopharyngeal epidermal carcinoma (KB) cells[3]. Pretreatment with Combretastatin A4 phosphate does not influence the amount of VM in 3-D culture as well as the expression of these key molecules[4].
In Vivo DBP and MBP at 30 minutes after administration are higher in rats treated with Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate 120 mg/10 mL/kg. The toxicokinetic parameters of Combretastatin A4 phosphate and Combretastatin A4 in rats treated with Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate 120 mg/10 mL/kg are indicated, and the values of Cmax, T1/2, and AUC0-inf for Combretastatin A4 are 156±13 μM, 5.87±1.69 h, and 89.4±10.1 h·μM, respectively[1]. In vivo, W256 tumors show marked intratumoral hypoxia after Combretastatin A4 phosphate treatment, accompanied by increased VM formation. Combretastatin A4 phosphate exhibits only a delay in tumor growth within 2 days but rapid tumor regrowth afterward. VM density is positively related to tumor volume and tumor weight at day 8. Combretastatin A4 phosphate causes hypoxia which induces VM formation in W256 tumors through HIF-1α/EphA2/PI3K/matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) signaling pathway, resulting in the consequent regrowth of the damaged tumor[4].
Animal Admin Rats: Rats are administered a single intravenous dose of Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate at 120 mg/10 mL/kg by bolus infusion (n=3). Blood is taken via the jugular vein and collected in heparin-coated tubes at 10 minutes and 1, 3, 6, and 24 hours after administration. Plasma is separated by centrifugation immediately after sampling. After centrifugation, an aliquot of plasma is mixed with the equivalent volume of 1% formic acid and stored at −20°C. The thawed plasma samples are purified by solid-phase extraction, and the plasma concentrations of combretastatin A4 phosphate (free base of Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate; Combretastatin A4 phosphate) and combretastatin A4 (the metabolite of Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate; Combretastatin A4 ) are determined by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Toxicokinetic parameters [maximum concentration (Cmax), terminal half-life (T1/2), and area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity (AUC0-inf)] are obtained by non-compartmental analysis using Phoenix WinNonlin 6.3.
References

[1]. Tochinai R, et al. Combretastatin A4 disodium phosphate-induced myocardial injury. J Toxicol Pathol. 2016 Jul;29(3):163-71.

[2]. Signoretto E, et al. Stimulation of Eryptosis by Combretastatin A4 Phosphate Disodium (CA4P). Cell Physiol Biochem. 2016;38(3):969-81

[3]. Zhu J, et al. Co-Encapsulation of Combretastatin-A4 Phosphate and Doxorubicin in Polymersomes for Synergistic Therapy of Nasopharyngeal Epidermal Carcinoma. J Biomed Nanotechnol. 2015 Jun;11(6):997-1006.

[4]. Yao N, et al. Combretastatin A4 phosphate treatment induces vasculogenic mimicry formation of W256 breast carcinoma tumor in vitro and in vivo. Tumour Biol. 2015 Nov;36(11):8499-510.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 490.3±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 84.5-85.5ºC
Molecular Formula C18H20O5
Molecular Weight 316.348
Flash Point 250.3±28.7 °C
Exact Mass 316.131073
PSA 57.15000
LogP 3.57
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.607
Storage condition Desiccate at -20°C
Water Solubility DMSO: >10mg/mL

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS05 GHS06
GHS05, GHS06
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H301 + H311 + H331-H318
Precautionary Statements P261-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P311
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves;type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes T: Toxic;
Risk Phrases R23/24/25;R41
Safety Phrases 26-36/37-39-45
RIDADR UN 2811
Packaging Group Ⅲ
Hazard Class 6.0

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Malysheva, Yulia B.; Combes, Sebastien; Fedorov, Alexey Yu.; Knochel, Paul; Gavryushin, Andrei E. Synlett, 2012 , vol. 23, # 8 p. 1205 - 1208

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Literature: Journal of Chemical Research, , vol. 35, # 4 p. 229 - 230

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Literature: Guo, Xiaotao; Zhang, Dan; Yu, Zhifang; Liu, Tianzhen; Li, Dachang; Li, Chunbao Journal of Chemical Research, 2011 , vol. 35, # 4 p. 229 - 230

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Literature: Chemical Communications, , vol. 48, # 44 p. 5419 - 5421

 Articles53

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Microfluidic Synthesis of Hybrid Nanoparticles with Controlled Lipid Layers: Understanding Flexibility-Regulated Cell-Nanoparticle Interaction.

ACS Nano 9 , 9912-21, (2015)

The functionalized lipid shell of hybrid nanoparticles plays an important role for improving their biocompatibility and in vivo stability. Yet few efforts have been made to critically examine the shel...

The vascular disrupting activity of OXi8006 in endothelial cells and its phosphate prodrug OXi8007 in breast tumor xenografts.

Cancer Lett. 369 , 229-41, (2015)

This study describes the vascular disrupting ability and the mechanism of action of the indole-based tubulin-binding compound, OXi8006, and its water-soluble phosphate prodrug OXi8007. Treatment of ra...

PD806: a novel oral vascular disrupting agent shows antitumor and antivascular effects in vitro and in vivo.

Anticancer Drugs 26(2) , 148-59, (2014)

The aim of this study was to investigate the antitumor and antivascular effects of PD806, a new oral prodrug of AVE8063 in vitro and in vivo. The cytotoxicity of PD806 was determined against H22, Walk...

 Combretastatin A4Bioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Antiproliferative activity against human SGC7901 cells measured after 72 hrs by MTT a...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL3866686
Name: Antiproliferative activity against human KB cells measured after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL3866687
Name: Antiproliferative activity against human CA46 cells
Source: ChEMBL
Target: CA46
External Id: CHEMBL2040536
Name: Cell cycle arrest in human CA46 cells assessed as mitotic cells at 10 times IC50 (Rvb...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: CA46
External Id: CHEMBL2040537
Name: Displacement of colchicine from tubulin at 5 uM
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL2040534
Name: Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: MCF7
External Id: CHEMBL3373135
Name: Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: A549
External Id: CHEMBL3373136
Name: In vitro cytotoxicity evaluated in mouse heart endotheliaoma cell (MHEC5-T) after inc...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL717396
Name: In vitro cytotoxicity evaluated in mouse heart endotheliaoma cell (MHEC5-T) after inc...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL717397
Name: Antiproliferative activity against mouse B16F10 cells after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Source: ChEMBL
Target: NON-PROTEIN TARGET
External Id: CHEMBL3373137
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

(Z)-2-Methoxy-5-[2-(3,4,5,-trimethoxyphenyl)ethenyl]phenol
(Z)-CombretastatinA4
(Z)-2-Methoxy-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxystyryl)phenol
3'-Hydroxy-3,4,4',5-tetramethoxy-cis-stilbene
CS A4
2-Methoxy-5-[(Z)-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethenyl]benzolol
2-methoxy-5-[(Z)-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethenyl]phenol
2-Methoxy-5-[(Z)-2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)vinyl]phenol
Combretastatin A-4
3,4,5-Trimethoxy-3'-hydroxy-4'-methoxy-(Z)-stilbene

 Combretastatin A4 | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the LogP of Combretastatin A4?
A: LogP of Combretastatin A4 is 3.57.
Q: What is the English name of Combretastatin A4?
A: The English name of Combretastatin A4 is Combretastatin A4.
Q: What are the uses of Combretastatin A4?
A: Main uses of Combretastatin A4: Combretastatin A4 is a microtubule-targeting agent that binds β-tubulin with Kd of 0.4 μM.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Combretastatin A4?
A: Molecular weight of Combretastatin A4 is 316.348.
Q: What is the safety information for Combretastatin A4?
A: Safety information for Combretastatin A4: 26-36/37-39-45.
Q: What is the CAS number of Combretastatin A4?
A: CAS number of Combretastatin A4 is 117048-59-6.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Combretastatin A4?
A: Molecular formula of Combretastatin A4 is C18H20O5.
Q: What is the melting point of Combretastatin A4?
A: Melting point of Combretastatin A4 is 84.5-85.5ºC.
Q: What are the upstream materials of Combretastatin A4?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of Combretastatin A4: 847063-26-7;621-59-0;108683-61-0;39500-10-2;86-81-7;111394-52-6;61240-20-8.
Q: What are the storage conditions for Combretastatin A4?
A: Storage conditions for Combretastatin A4: Desiccate at -20°C.

 Combretastatin A4factory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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