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BETA-LAPACHONE

BETA-LAPACHONE Structural

What is BETA-LAPACHONE?

Description

β-Lapachone (4707-32-8) is a naturally occurring quinone found in the bark of the Lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellanedae). A novel DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor which unlike camptothecin does not stabilize the cleavable complex indicating a novel mode of action.1?Induces apoptosis in a number of cancer cell lines.2?In cancer cells over-expressing NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase, reduction of β-lapachone leads to futile cycling between quinone and hydroquinone forms3?resulting in the production of reactive oxygen species4. Suppresses radiation-induced activation of NFκB.5

Chemical properties

Orange Solid

The Uses of BETA-LAPACHONE

β-Lapachone is a naturally occurring quinone obtained from the bark of the lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellanedae) with cancer chemopreventive properties. Induces apoptosis in HL-60 and human prostate cancer cells.

The Uses of BETA-LAPACHONE

β-Lapachone has been used:

  • as an anticancer compound in catalase-inhibitable luminol/hydrogen peroxide (HRP)-dependent chemiluminometric?assay in Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) cells and isolated mitochondria
  • as a naphthoquinone to study its effects on the growth and differentiation of mice granulocyte and macrophage progenitor cells
  • as a substrate to study the enzyme activity of human recombinant NAD(P)H dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1) protein

What are the applications of Application

β-Lapachone is a selective DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor

Definition

ChEBI: A benzochromenone that is 3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[h]chromene-5,6-dione substituted by geminal methyl groups at position 2. Isolated from Tabebuia avellanedae, it exhibits antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory activi ies.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β-Lapachone acts as a DNA topoisomerase type I inhibitor. It exhibits anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, trypanocidal, and antiviral properties. β-Lapachone also inhibits nitric oxide?(NO) and inducible NO synthase (iNOS) in alveolar macrophages.

References

1) Li?et al.?(1993),?beta-Lapachone, a Novel DNA Topoisomerase I Inhibitor With a Mode of Action Different From Camptothecin; J. Biol. Chem.,?268?22463 2) Wuerzberger?et al.?(1998),?Induction of Apoptosis in MCF-7:WS8 Breast Cancer Cells by Beta-Lapachone; Cancer Res.,?58?1876 3) Pink?et al.?(2000),?NAD(P)H:Quinone Oxidoreductase Activity Is the Principal Determinant of Beta-Lapachone Cytotoxicity. J. Biol. Chem.,?275?5416 4) Siegel?et al. (2012),?NAD(P)H:quinone Oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) in the Sensitivity and Resistance to Antitumor Quinones; Biochem. Pharmacol.,?83?1033 5) Dong?et al.?(2010), Beta-lapachone suppresses radiation-induced activation of nuclear factor-kappaB; Exp. Mol. Med.,?42?327

Properties of BETA-LAPACHONE

Melting point: >110°C (dec.)
Boiling point: 381.4±42.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.25±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  Soluble in DMSO (up to 35 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 15 mg/ml)
form  Orange to brown solid.
color  Orange
Stability: Stable for 2 years from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO or ethanol may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.Shipping Code

Safety information for BETA-LAPACHONE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for BETA-LAPACHONE

InChIKey QZPQTZZNNJUOLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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