ABT-737

ABT-737 is a selective and BH3 mimetic Bcl-xL, Bcl-2 and Bcl-w inhibitor with EC50s of 78.7 nM, 30.3 nM and 197.8 nM, respectively.

Signaling Pathways >> Autophagy >> Autophagy

Signaling Pathways >> Apoptosis >> Bcl-2 Family

Signaling Pathways >> Autophagy >> Mitophagy

Research Areas >> Cancer

Bcl-2:30.3 nM (EC50)

Bcl-xL:78.7 nM (EC50)

Bcl-W:197.8 nM (EC50)

Bcl-B:1820 nM (EC50)

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ABT-737 and ATO inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in SGC-7901 and MGC-803 cells in concentration- and time-dependent manner, and shows a synergistic effect. ABT-737 disturbs the binding of B cell lymphoma (Bcl)-2 homologous antagonist killer and Bcl-extra large[1]. ABT-737 induces a BAX/BAK-dependent impairment of maximal O2 consumption rate in sensitive cells. Stable BCL-2 overexpression in MCF10A cells induces an ABT-737-sensitive primed for death state. ABT-737 induces dose-dependent impairment of maximal O2 consumption rate in B-cell lymphoma cells[2]. ABT-737 induces apoptosis and synergizes with chemotherapy,and disrups BCL-2/BAX heterodimerization and induces BAX conformational change in AML cells[3].

ABT-737 (50 mg/kg, i.p.) and ATO significantly suppress SGC-7901 xenograft growth, synergistically inhibit tumour growth and induce apoptosis in vivo[1]. ABT-737 suppresses the leukemia burden by 48% and 53% at the 20 and 30 mg/kg dose levels, respectively[3].

To determine the binding affinity of GST-BCL-2 family proteins to the FITC-conjugated BH3 domain of BIM (FITC-Ahx-DMRPEIWIAQELRRIGDEFNAYYAR), FPAs are performed as follows. Briefly, 100 nM of GST-BCL-2 family fusion proteins are incubated with serial dilutions of ABT-737 in PBS for 2 min. Then, 20 nM of FITC-BIM BH3 peptide (FITC-Ahx-DMRPEIWIAQELRRIGDEFNAYYAR) is added. Fluorescence polarization is measured using an Analyst TM AD Assay Detection System after 10 min using the 96-well black plate. IC50s are determined using GraphPad Prism software.

Cells are treated with ABT-737, ABT-263, or vehicle (DMSO) for 4 h in XF24 assay medium (6×104 MCF10A cells, see medium composition below) or RPMI 1640 medium (1×106 B-cell lymphoma cells) and apoptosis is analyzed by Annexin-V-binding/PI exclusion or by sub-diploid nuclei determination. FACS analysis is performed on Becton Dickinson FACScan or FACScalibur instruments. Data analysis is performed with CellQuest software.

For intraperitoneal (i.p.) administration, 1 g/mL stock solution of ABT-737 in DMSO is added to a mixture of 30% propylene glycol, 5% Tween 80, 65% D5W (5% dextrose in water) (pH 4−5; final concentration of DMSO ≤ 1%). Mice injected with FD/ΔRaf-1:ER cells are treated with either ABT-737 (20 and 30 mg/kg/mouse every day i.p. for 21 days starting on day 1 post-cell injection (n=9-10 mice per group) or vehicle or left untreated (control); mice injected with human KG-1 cells are treated with 30 mg/kg ABT-737 starting on day 18 post-cell injection. For noninvasive imaging of FD/ΔRaf-1:ER-luc cells, anesthetized mice are injected with 150 mg/kg of D-luciferin and placed for imaging in the In Vivo Imaging System with total imaging time of 2 min.

[1]. Sun XP, et al. ABT-737 Synergizes with Arsenic Trioxide to Induce Apoptosis of Gastric Carcinoma Cells In Vitro and In Vivo.J Int Med Res. 2012;40(4):1251-64.

[2]. Clerc P, et al. Polster BM.Rapid Detection of an ABT-737-Sensitive Primed for Death State in Cells Using Microplate-Based Respirometry.PLoS One. 2012;7(8):e42487. Epub 2012 Aug 3.

[3]. Konopleva M, et al. Mechanisms of apoptosis sensitivity and resistance to the BH3 mimetic ABT-737 in acute myeloid leukemia. Cancer Cell. 2006 Nov;10(5):375-88.

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