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ES 936

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ES 936 is a potent and specific NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) inhibitor.

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ES 936 Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 192820-78-3

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Description of ES 936

ES 936 is a potent and specific NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) inhibitor[1-2]. ES 936 exhibits superoxide-scavenging activity and the ability to regulate cancer progression[3-4].

In vitro, treatment of renal cell carcinoma Caki cells with ES 936 (100nM) for 12 hours, ES 936 significantly inhibits the enzymatic activity of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1)[5]. Treatment of low-density cultured human adenocarcinoma HeLa cells with ES 936 (100nM–1μM) for 24 hours, ES 936 significantly stimulates DNA synthesis and cell growth[6]. ES 936 (100nM) pretreatment of TrHBMEC (transformed human bone marrow endothelial cells) for 2 hours, followed by stimulation with TNFα (10ng/ml) for 2-6 hours, ES 936 significantly inhibited the mRNA and protein expression of adhesion molecules such as E-selectin, VCAM-1, and ICAM-1, while also reducing the adhesive function of CD34⁺ hematopoietic cells (KG1a)[7]. ES 936 (500nM) treatment of BxPc-3 human pancreatic cancer cells for 2 hours did not affect the binding of NQO1 to the mitotic spindle, indicating that the association of NQO1 with the spindle is independent of its catalytic activity state[8].

In vivo, daily intraperitoneal injection of ES 936 (5mg/kg) for 10 consecutive days in female athymic nude mice bearing MIA PaCa-2 human pancreatic cancer xenografts, ES 936 significantly inhibits the tumor growth rate[7].

References:
[1] Okubo A, Yasuhira S, Shibazaki M, et al. NAD(P)H dehydrogenase, quinone 1 (NQO1), protects melanin-producing cells from cytotoxicity of rhododendrol. Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2016 May;29(3):309-16.
[2] Winski SL, Faig M, Bianchet MA, et al. Characterization of a mechanism-based inhibitor of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 by biochemical, X-ray crystallographic, and mass spectrometric approaches. Biochemistry. 2001 Dec 18;40(50):15135-42.
[3] Dehn DL, Siegel D, Swann E, et al. Biochemical, cytotoxic, and genotoxic effects of ES936, a mechanism-based inhibitor of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1, in cellular systems. Mol Pharmacol. 2003 Sep;64(3):714-20.
[4] Reigan P, Colucci MA, Siegel D, et al. Development of indolequinone mechanism-based inhibitors of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1): NQO1 inhibition and growth inhibitory activity in human pancreatic MIA PaCa-2 cancer cells. Biochemistry. 2007 May 22;46(20):5941-50.
[5] Park EJ, Min KJ, Choi KS, et al. Dicoumarol sensitizes renal cell carcinoma Caki cells to TRAIL-induced apoptosis through down-regulation of Bcl-2, Mcl-1 and c-FLIP in a NQO1-independent manner. Exp Cell Res. 2014 Apr 15;323(1):144-154.
[6] González-Aragón D, Alcaín FJ, Ariza J, et al. ES936 stimulates DNA synthesis in HeLa cells independently on NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 inhibition, through a mechanism involving p38 MAPK. Chem Biol Interact. 2010 Jul 30;186(2):174-83.
[7] Zhou H, Dehn D, Kepa JK, et al. NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1-compromised human bone marrow endothelial cells exhibit decreased adhesion molecule expression and CD34+ hematopoietic cell adhesion. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2010 Jul;334(1):260-8.
[8] Siegel D, Kepa JK, Ross D. NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) localizes to the mitotic spindle in human cells. PLoS One. 2012;7(9):e44861.
[9] Dehn DL, Siegel D, Zafar KS, et al. 5-Methoxy-1,2-dimethyl-3-[(4-nitrophenoxy)methyl]indole-4,7-dione, a mechanism-based inhibitor of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1, exhibits activity against human pancreatic cancer in vitro and in vivo. Mol Cancer Ther. 2006 Jul;5(7):1702-9.

Protocol of ES 936

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

Caki cells (human renal cell carcinoma cell line)

Preparation Method

Caki cells were maintained in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), 20mM HEPES buffer, and 100μg/mL gentamicin at 37°C, 5% CO₂. Caki cells were treated with ES 936 (100nM) for 12 hours to assess NQO1 inhibition or in combination with TRAIL (50ng/mL) for 24 hours to evaluate apoptosis.

Reaction Conditions

100nM for 12h (NQO1 activity assay); 100nM for 24h (apoptosis analysis).

Applications

ES 936 significantly inhibited NQO1 enzyme activity in Caki cells but did not enhance TRAIL-induced apoptosis. In contrast to dicoumarol, ES 936 had no effect on reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation or mitochondrial oxygen consumption. ES 936 treatment alone did not alter the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins (Bcl-2, Mcl-1, c-FLIP) or induce ER stress markers (CHOP, GRP78).

Animal experiment [2]:

Animal models

Female athymic nude mice (Ncr nu/nu) bearing MIA PaCa-2 human pancreatic xenograft tumors

Preparation Method

Mice were subcutaneously inoculated with MIA PaCa-2 cells (2×10⁷cells/mouse) in a 75:25 medium/Matrigel suspension. When tumors reached ~200mm³ (~14 days post-implantation), mice were randomized into control and treatment groups. ES 936 (5mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally daily for 10 days. Tumor volumes were measured regularly during and after treatment.

Dosage form

5mg/kg; i.p.; Daily for 10 days.

Applications

ES 936 treatment significantly inhibited tumor growth rates compared to DMSO-treated controls, with a maximal T/C (tumor volume ratio). Growth inhibition was sustained during the treatment period (days 1–10) but reversed after cessation of therapy (days 11–20), indicating dependency on continuous ES 936 exposure.

References:
[1] Park EJ, Min KJ, Choi KS, et al. Dicoumarol sensitizes renal cell carcinoma Caki cells to TRAIL-induced apoptosis through down-regulation of Bcl-2, Mcl-1 and c-FLIP in a NQO1-independent manner. Exp Cell Res. 2014 Apr 15;323(1):144-154.
[2] Dehn DL, Siegel D, Zafar KS, et al. 5-Methoxy-1,2-dimethyl-3-[(4-nitrophenoxy)methyl]indole-4,7-dione, a mechanism-based inhibitor of NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1, exhibits activity against human pancreatic cancer in vitro and in vivo. Mol Cancer Ther. 2006 Jul;5(7):1702-9.

Chemical Properties of ES 936

Cas No. 192820-78-3 SDF
Chemical Name 5-methoxy-1,2-dimethyl-3-((4-nitrophenoxy)methyl)-1H-indole-4,7-dione
Canonical SMILES O=C(C(OC)=C1)C2=C(C1=O)N(C)C(C)=C2COC(C=C3)=CC=C3[N+]([O-])=O
Formula C18H16N2O6 M.Wt 356.33
Solubility Soluble in DMSO Storage Store at -20°C
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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table of ES 936

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1 mM 2.8064 mL 14.0319 mL 28.0639 mL
5 mM 561.3 μL 2.8064 mL 5.6128 mL
10 mM 280.6 μL 1.4032 mL 2.8064 mL
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