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Hispidulin (Synonyms: Dinatin, 6-Methoxyapigenin, NSC 122415)

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Hispidulin is a flavonoid compound that acts as a Pim-1 inhibitor (IC₅₀=2.71μM).

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Hispidulin Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 1447-88-7

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Description of Hispidulin

Hispidulin is a flavonoid compound that acts as a Pim-1 inhibitor (IC₅₀=2.71μM). Hispidulin can induce apoptosis through mitochondrial dysfunction and inhibit the production of inflammatory cytokines. Hispidulin is applicable for research in various cancers (including renal cancer, liver cancer, glioblastoma, acute myeloid leukemia, etc.) and inflammation-related diseases[1-4].

In vitro, MG63 and 143B human osteosarcoma cells were treated with Hispidulin (7.5–30μM) for 24–72 hours. Hispidulin significantly inhibited cell proliferation, colony formation, migration, and invasion, and induced G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis[5]. MCF-7 and HCC38 human breast cancer cells were co-treated with Hispidulin (1.25–2.5μM) and TGF-β1 (10ng/ml) for 24 hours. Hispidulin significantly increased the expression of E-cadherin and occludin, decreased vimentin expression, and inhibited TGF-β1-induced Smad2/3 phosphorylation and cell migration[6].

In vivo, C57BL/6J mice undergoing aortic banding surgery were intraperitoneally injected with Hispidulin (20mg/kg/day) starting from one day before surgery until four weeks after surgery. Hispidulin significantly alleviated pressure overload-induced cardiac hypertrophy and improved cardiac function[7]. C57BL/6 mice were intraperitoneally injected with Hispidulin (50mg/kg; single injection) one hour after endotoxin (10mg/kg) injection. Hispidulin significantly ameliorated endotoxin-induced acute kidney injury[8].

References:
[1] Chao SW, Su MY, Chiou LC, et al. Total Synthesis of Hispidulin and the Structural Basis for Its Inhibition of Proto-oncogene Kinase Pim-1. J Nat Prod. 2015 Aug 28;78(8):1969-76.
[2] Gao H, Wang H, Peng J. Hispidulin induces apoptosis through mitochondrial dysfunction and inhibition of P13k/Akt signalling pathway in HepG2 cancer cells. Cell Biochem Biophys. 2014 May;69(1):27-34.
[3] Zhou R, Wang Z, Ma C. Hispidulin exerts anti-osteoporotic activity in ovariectomized mice via activating AMPK signaling pathway. Cell Biochem Biophys. 2014 Jun;69(2):311-7.
[4] Lin TY, Lu CW, Wang SJ, et al. Protective effect of hispidulin on kainic acid-induced seizures and neurotoxicity in rats. Eur J Pharmacol. 2015 May 15;755:6-15.
[5] Yuan X, Yu S, Zeng Z, et al. Hispidulin suppresses osteosarcoma by directly targeting FABP4 to disrupt lipid metabolism and inhibit the PI3K/AKT pathway. J Transl Med. 2025 Oct 7;23(1):1062.
[6] Kim HA, Lee J. Hispidulin modulates epithelial-mesenchymal transition in breast cancer cells. Oncol Lett. 2021 Feb;21(2):155.
[7] Wang Y, Xie Z, Jiang N, et al. Hispidulin Attenuates Cardiac Hypertrophy by Improving Mitochondrial Dysfunction. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2020 Nov 26;7:582890.
[8] Kim K, Leem J. Hispidulin Ameliorates Endotoxin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Mice. Molecules. 2022 Mar 21;27(6):2019.

Protocol of Hispidulin

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

MG63 and 143B human osteosarcoma cells; hFOB 1.19 normal human osteoblasts

Preparation Method

Cells were maintained in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium (DMEM) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum and 1% penicillin-streptomycin at 37°C with 5% CO₂. Cells were treated with Hispidulin (7.5-30μM).

Reaction Conditions

7.5–30μM; 24–72h

Applications

Hispidulin potently inhibited osteosarcoma cell proliferation, colony formation, migration, and invasion, with minimal toxicity to normal osteoblasts. Hispidulin induced G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis. Hispidulin directly targeted Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP4), modulated lipid metabolism, and subsequently inhibited the PI3K/AKT pathway, reducing intracellular free fatty acids and fatty acid synthase activity.

Animal experiment [2]:

Animal models

Male C57BL/6 mice

Preparation Method

Mice were arbitrarily divided into control, Endotoxin (LPS), and LPS+Hispidulin groups. The LPS and LPS+His groups received a single intraperitoneal injection of LPS (10mg/kg). One hour after LPS injection, the mice in the LPS+ Hispidulin group were intraperitoneally injected with Hispidulin (50mg/kg). The same volumes of vehicles were given to the mice in the control group or the LPS group. At 24h after LPS injection, all mice were anesthetized and sacrificed. Blood and kidney samples were collected for analyses.

Dosage form

50mg/kg; i.p.; single injection

Applications

Hispidulin administration ameliorated endotoxin-induced acute kidney injury. Hispidulin attenuated renal dysfunction (reduced serum creatinine and BUN levels), improved renal histological abnormalities (reduced tubular injury score, brush border loss, and NGAL upregulation), inhibited inflammation (reduced serum TNF-α and IL-6, downregulated renal TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and TLR4 mRNA, suppressed NF-κB and MAPK cascades, and reduced neutrophil and macrophage infiltration), suppressed oxidative stress (reduced 4-HNE, MDA, and 8-OHdG levels, downregulated NOX4, activated catalase and SOD activities, and restored GSH levels), and attenuated tubular cell apoptosis.

References:
[1] Yuan X, Yu S, Zeng Z, et al. Hispidulin suppresses osteosarcoma by directly targeting FABP4 to disrupt lipid metabolism and inhibit the PI3K/AKT pathway. J Transl Med. 2025 Oct 7;23(1):1062.
[2] Kim K, Leem J. Hispidulin Ameliorates Endotoxin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Mice. Molecules. 2022 Mar 21;27(6):2019.

Chemical Properties of Hispidulin

Cas No. 1447-88-7 SDF
Synonyms Dinatin, 6-Methoxyapigenin, NSC 122415
Chemical Name 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-4H-chromen-4-one
Canonical SMILES OC1=C2C(OC(C(C=C3)=CC=C3O)=CC2=O)=CC(O)=C1OC
Formula C16H12O6 M.Wt 300.27
Solubility DMF: 30 mg/ml,DMSO: 30 mg/ml,DMSO:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:3): 0.25 mg/ml Storage Desiccate at -20°C
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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 Hispidulin

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1 mM 3.3303 mL 16.6517 mL 33.3034 mL
5 mM 666.1 μL 3.3303 mL 6.6607 mL
10 mM 333 μL 1.6652 mL 3.3303 mL
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