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Gossypol (Synonyms: BL 193, (±)-Gossypol, NSC 56817, NSC 624336, Pogosin)

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Gossypol is a lipid-soluble polyphenolic compound extracted from the cotton plant with antifertility, antioxidant, and anticancer properties.

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Gossypol Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 303-45-7

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Description of Gossypol

Gossypol is a lipid-soluble polyphenolic compound extracted from the cotton plant with antifertility, antioxidant, and anticancer properties [1]. Gossypol can block the release and utilization of ATP in sperm cells, reduce the contents of cytoskeleton and microtubule β-tubulin in spermatogenic cells and sperm cells, and inhibit the calcium influx in the cell membrane of sperm cells, as well as the activities of Mg-ATPase and Ca-Mg-ATPase[2]. Gossypol has been widely used to inhibit the proliferation of various tumor cells and induce mitochondrial dysfunction in cancer cells [3].

In vitro, Gossypol treatment for 12 hours significantly promoted the death of Jurkat cells overexpressing Bcl-2 and Jurkat cells overexpressing Bcl-XL, with IC50 values of 18.1µM and 22.9µM, respectively[4]. Treatment with 80 µM Gossypol for 24 hours significantly induced cell necrosis in U266 cells and enhanced the production of reactive oxygen species and DNA damage[5]. Treatment with 20µM Gossypol for 24 hours significantly induced apoptosis in H1975 cells and inhibited the phosphorylation of EGFR as well as the downstream signaling pathways[6].

In vivo, Gossypol treatment via intraperitoneal injection at a dose of 10mg/kg/day for 4 weeks significantly inhibited tumor growth in the MDA-MB-468 xenograft mouse model and reduced VEGF-mediated angiogenesis[7]. A single intraperitoneal injection of 40mg/kg of Gossypol for 8 hours significantly alleviated lung injury in mice induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and inhibited the production of cytokines[8].

References:
[1] Keshmiri-Neghab H, Goliaei B. Therapeutic potential of gossypol: an overview[J]. Pharmaceutical Biology, 2014, 52(1): 124-128.
[2] Gadelha I C N, Fonseca N B S, Oloris S C S, et al. Gossypol toxicity from cottonseed products[J]. The Scientific World Journal, 2014, 2014(1): 231635.
[3] Paunovic D, Rajkovic J, Novakovic R, et al. The potential roles of gossypol as anticancer agent: Advances and future directions[J]. Chinese Medicine, 2023, 18(1): 163.
[4] Oliver C L, Miranda M B, Shangary S, et al. (−)-Gossypol acts directly on the mitochondria to overcome Bcl-2-and Bcl-XL-mediated apoptosis resistance[J]. Molecular cancer therapeutics, 2005, 4(1): 23-31.
[5] Xu R, Tian E, Tang H, et al. Proteomic analysis of gossypol induces necrosis in multiple myeloma cells[J]. BioMed Research International, 2014, 2014(1): 839232.
[6] Wang Y, Lai H, Fan X, et al. Gossypol inhibits non-small cell lung cancer cells proliferation by targeting EGFRL858R/T790M[J]. Frontiers in pharmacology, 2018, 9: 728.
[7] Xiong J, Li J, Yang Q, et al. Gossypol has anti-cancer effects by dual-targeting MDM2 and VEGF in human breast cancer[J]. Breast Cancer Research, 2017, 19(1): 27.
[8] Liu Z, Yang Z, Fu Y, et al. Protective effect of gossypol on lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in mice[J]. Inflammation research, 2013, 62(5): 499-506.

Protocol of Gossypol

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

H1975 cells

Preparation Method

H1975 cells were grown in RPMI-1640 medium with 10% (v/v) fetal bovine serum (FBS), antibiotic/antimycotic solution at 37°C in 5% CO2/atmosphere. Cells were seeded in 96-well plates at a density of 3×103 cells and cultured overnight. After 72h of treatment with different concentrations of Gossypol (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50µM), the cell viability was measured.

Reaction Conditions

0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50µM; 72h

Applications

Gossypol treatment significantly inhibited the cell viability of H1975 cells in a dose-dependent manner.
Animal experiment [2]:

Animal models

Male BALB/c mice

Preparation Method

Male BALB/c mice (6 weeks old; 18-22g) were housed singly in a standard environment with food and water ad libitum. Gossypol (40mg/kg) was given by intraperitoneal injection (i.p.). Blank control and LPS group mice were given an equal volume of distilled water by i.p. 1h later, mice were slightly anesthetized with an inhalation of diethyl ether, 10μg of LPS in 50μl PBS was instilled intranasally (i.n.) to induce lung injury. Blank control group mice were given a 50μl PBS by i.n. without LPS. All the mice were alive after 7h LPS treatment. The mice were killed by exsanguination at 7h after the administration of LPS. Collection of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) for analysis.

Dosage form

40mg/kg for once; i.p.

Applications

Gossypol treatment significantly reduced the production of inflammatory cytokine in in the BALF of LPS-induced mice.

References:
[1] Wang Y, Lai H, Fan X, et al. Gossypol inhibits non-small cell lung cancer cells proliferation by targeting EGFRL858R/T790M[J]. Frontiers in pharmacology, 2018, 9: 728.
[2] Liu Z, Yang Z, Fu Y, et al. Protective effect of gossypol on lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in mice[J]. Inflammation research, 2013, 62(5): 499-506.

Chemical Properties of Gossypol

Cas No. 303-45-7 SDF
Synonyms BL 193, (±)-Gossypol, NSC 56817, NSC 624336, Pogosin
Chemical Name 7-(8-formyl-1,6,7-trihydroxy-3-methyl-5-propan-2-ylnaphthalen-2-yl)-2,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methyl-4-propan-2-ylnaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde
Canonical SMILES CC1=C(C(=C2C(=C1)C(=C(C(=C2C=O)O)O)C(C)C)O)C3=C(C=C4C(=C3O)C(=C(C(=C4C(C)C)O)O)C=O)C
Formula C30H30O8 M.Wt 518.55
Solubility ≥ 25.95mg/mL in DMSO Storage 4°C, protect from light
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1 mM 1.9285 mL 9.6423 mL 19.2845 mL
5 mM 385.7 μL 1.9285 mL 3.8569 mL
10 mM 192.8 μL 964.2 μL 1.9285 mL
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