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Fenretinide (Synonyms: 4-HPR, 4-Hydroxy(phenyl)retinamide, MK-4016, Retinoic Acid p-hydroxyphenylamide, Ro 22-4667)

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A synthetic retinoic acid derivative

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Fenretinide Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 65646-68-6

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Description of Fenretinide

Fenretinide(4HPR) is an inhibitor of Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) [1].

Fenretinideis a vitamin A analogue, it has been shown toinhibit the growth of many tumor cells, including small-cell lung cancer, malignant hemopoietic cells, and breast cancer cells. Fenretinide may also protectwomen against the development of ovarian cancer. The effect of Fenretinide on several gynecologic cancer cell lines shows the IC50 values of Fenretinide are only 0.3 and 0.4μM in two ovarian cancer cell lines(222and UCI 101) and are from 1 to 10μM in other ovarian cancer cell lines and cervical, endometrial cancer cell lines [2].

Fenretinide has also been shown to induce apoptosis inhuman prostate carcinoma cells (HPC).The IC50s of Fenretinide in LNCaP, DU145, and PC-3 are 0.9±0.16μM, 4.4±0.45μM and 3.0±1.0μM,respectively.Fenretinide induces this apoptosis through increasingROS and increasing enzymatic labeling of DNA breaks and formation of a DNA ladder. It is also reported that Fenretinide can impair prostate cancer cell migration and invasion by interfering with FAK/AKT/GSK3β pathway and β-catenin stability [1, 3].

References:
[1] Roberto Benelli, Stefano Monteghirfo, Roberta Venè, Francesca Tosettiand Nicoletta Ferrari.The chemopreventive retinoid 4HPR impairs prostate cancer cell migration and invasion by interfering with FAK/AKT/GSK3β pathway andβ-catenin stability. Molecular Cancer.2010, 9:142-154.
[2] Anita L. Sabichi, Denver T. Hendricks, Mary A. Bober, Michael J. Birrer. Retinoic acid receptorβexpression and growthinhibition of gynecologic cancer cells by thesynthetic retinoidn-(4-hydroxyphenyl) retinamide. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 1998, 90(8): 597-605.
[3] Shi-Yong Sun, Ping Yue, and Reuben Lotan. Induction of apoptosis by n-(4-hydroxyphenyl)retinamide andits association with reactive oxygen species, nuclearretinoic acid receptors, and apoptosis-related genes in human prostate carcinoma cells.Molecular Pharmacology. 1999, 55:403–410.

Protocol of Fenretinide

Cell experiment [1-3]:

Cell lines

T-ALL cell lines, CCRF-CEM leukemia cells, CCRF-CEM and Jurkat cell, OVCAR-5 cell

Preparation method

The solubility of this compound in DMSO is > 19.6 mg/mL. General tips for obtaining a higher concentration: Please warm the tube at 37 ℃ for 10 minutes and/or shake it in the ultrasonic bath for a while. Stock solution can be stored below -20℃ for several months.

Reacting condition

>1 μM, 3 days

Applications

Fenretinide inhibited the growth of many tumor cells, including small-cell lung cancer, malignant hemopoietic cells, and breast cancer cells. The IC50 values of Fenretinide were 0.3 and 0.4 μM in 222 and UCI 101 ovarian cancer cell lines. Fenretinide showed antitumor activity in selected T-ALL cell lines. Fenretinide inhibited DES activity in CCRF-CEM leukemia cells in a dose and time dependent manner, leading to a concomitant increase of the endogenous cellular dhCer content. Fenretinide (3 μM) induced dhCer accumulation in both CCRF-CEM and Jurkat cells. Fenretinide (> 1 μM) inhibited OVCAR-5 cell proliferation and viability, with 70-90% growth inhibition at 10 μM. Fenretinide (1 μM) significantly inhibited OVCAR-5 invasion after 3 days preincubation.

Animal experiment [4,5]:

Animal models

HFD-fed male C57Bl/6 mice, NOD/SCID mice

Dosage form

Intraperitoneal injection, 10 mg/kg

Application

Fenretinide (10 mg/kg, i.p.) selectively inhibited ceramide accumulation HFD-fed male C57Bl/6 mice. Fenretinide treatment improved glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. Addition of 25 mg/kg ketoconazole to Fenretinide in NOD/SCID mice increased 4-HPR plasma levels.

Other notes

Please test the solubility of all compounds indoor, and the actual solubility may slightly differ with the theoretical value. This is caused by an experimental system error and it is normal.

References:

[1]. Apraiz, Aintzane., et al. Dihydroceramide accumulation and reactive oxygen species are distinct and nonessential events in 4-HPR-mediated leukemia cell death. Biochemistry and Cell Biology (2012), 90(2), 209-223.

[2]. Golubkov V, et al. Action of fenretinide (4-HPR) on ovarian cancer and endothelial cells. Anticancer Res. 2005 Jan-Feb;25(1A):249-53.

[3]. Anita L. Sabichi, Denver T. Hendricks, Mary A. Bober, Michael J. Birrer. Retinoic acid receptorβexpression and growthinhibition of gynecologic cancer cells by thesynthetic retinoidn-(4-hydroxyphenyl) retinamide. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 1998, 90(8): 597-605.

[4]. Bikman, Benjamin T., et al. Fenretinide Prevents Lipid-induced Insulin Resistance by Blocking Ceramide Biosynthesis. Journal of Biological Chemistry (2012), 287(21), 17426-17437.

[5]. Cooper JP, et al. Fenretinide metabolism in humans and mice: utilizing pharmacological modulation of its metabolic pathway to increase systemic exposure. Br J Pharmacol. 2011 Jul;163(6):1263-75.

Chemical Properties of Fenretinide

Cas No. 65646-68-6 SDF
Synonyms 4-HPR, 4-Hydroxy(phenyl)retinamide, MK-4016, Retinoic Acid p-hydroxyphenylamide, Ro 22-4667
Chemical Name (2E,4E,6E,8E)-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenamide
Canonical SMILES CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC(=O)NC2=CC=C(C=C2)O)C)C
Formula C26H33NO2 M.Wt 391.55
Solubility ≥ 19.6 mg/mL in DMSO, ≥ 47.8 mg/mL in EtOH with gentle warming Storage Store at -20°C, filled inert atmosphere
General tips Please select the appropriate solvent to prepare the stock solution according to the solubility of the product in different solvents; once the solution is prepared, please store it in separate packages to avoid product failure caused by repeated freezing and thawing.Storage method and period of the stock solution: When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months; when stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
To increase solubility, heat the tube to 37°C and then oscillate in an ultrasonic bath for some time.
Shipping Condition Evaluation sample solution: shipped with blue ice. All other sizes available: with RT, or with Blue Ice upon request.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table of Fenretinide

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1 mM 2.554 mL 12.7698 mL 25.5395 mL
5 mM 510.8 μL 2.554 mL 5.1079 mL
10 mM 255.4 μL 1.277 mL 2.554 mL
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