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ROCAGLAMIDE

Synonym(s):(1R,2R,3S,3aR,8bS)-2,3,3a,8b-Tetrahydro-1,8b-dihydroxy-6,8-dimethoxy-3a-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-cyclopenta[b]benzofuran-2-carboxamide;NSC 326408;Roc-A;Rocaglamide A

ROCAGLAMIDE Structural

What is ROCAGLAMIDE?

Description

Rocaglamide is an anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, and anticancer tetrahydrobenzofuran isolated from Aglaia species. It has been shown to inhibit both TNF-α and the activation of NF-κB in Jurkat T cells with IC50 values in the nanomolar range. At 25 nM, rocaglamide induces apoptosis in various human leukemia cell lines, activating p38 MAPK/JNK and suppressing ERK. Rocaglamide also reduces IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-2, and IL-4 production in peripheral blood T cells at a concentration of 50 nM. Furthermore, rocaglamide can inhibit the T cell expression of the immune response transcription factor, nuclear factor of activated T cells.

The Uses of ROCAGLAMIDE

Rocaglamide is derived from a Chinese medicinal plant Aglaia. Rocaglamide induces apoptosis in various human leukemia cell lines and in acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia cells freshly isolated from patients.

What are the applications of Application

Rocaglamide is an immunosuppressant tetrahydrobenzofuran compound and an inhibitor of NFκB activity.

Definition

ChEBI: An organic heterotricyclic compound that is 2,3,3a,8b-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[b]cyclopenta[d]furan substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1 and 8b, methoxy groups at positions 6 and 8, a 4-methoxyphenyl group at position 3a, a phenyl group at position 3 and a N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl group at position 1. Isolated from Aglaia odorata and Aglaia duperreana, it exhibits antineoplastic activity.

General Description

Rocaglamide is known to be derived from tetrahydro benzofuran and is also an active chemical compound of Aglaia plants.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rocaglamide is a potent anticancer agent isolated from the genus Aglaia. Rocaglamides inhibit protein synthesis without affecting DNA or RNA synthesis. Recent study shows that Rocaglamide binds to prohibitin (PHB) 1 and 2, which prevents interaction between PHB and CRaf and inhibits CRaf activation and subsequently CRaf-MEK-ERK signaling. Also, Rocaglamide is an immunosuppressant that inhibits activation of NF-kB and NF-AT.

References

1) Baumann?et al.?(2002),?Rocaglamide Derivatives Are Potent Inhibitors of NF-kB Activation in T-cells; J. Biol. Chem.?277?44791 2) Prolsch?et al.?(2005),?Rocaglamide Derivatives Are Immunosuppressive Phytochemicals That Target NF-AT Activity in T Cells; J. Immunol.?174?7075 3) Polier?et al.?(2012),?The natural anticancer compounds rocaglamides inhibit the Raf-MEK-ERK pathway by targeting prohibitin1 and 2; Chem. Biol.?19?1093 4) Neumann?et al.?(2014),?The natural anticancer compound rocaglamide selectively inhibits the G1-S phase transition in cancer cells through the ATM/ATR-mediated Chk1/2 cell cycle checkpoints; Int. J. Cancer?134?1991 5) Zhu?et al.?(2007),?The traditional Chinese herbal compound rocaglamide preferentially induces apoptosis in leukemia cells by modulation of mitogen-activated protein kinase activities; Int. J. Cancer?121?1839

Properties of ROCAGLAMIDE

Melting point: 117-118 °C
Boiling point: 667.3±55.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.321±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  -20°C
solubility  Soluble in DMSO or Ethanol
pka 11.70±0.70(Predicted)
form  film
color  colorless
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 1 month. Protect from exposure to light and moisture.

Safety information for ROCAGLAMIDE

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 ROCAGLAMIDE

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