NecroX-5 is a derivative of the NecroX, reduces intracellular calcium concentration, and possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity.
NecroX-5 (10 or 40 μM) inhibits breast cancer cell migration, which is correlated with mitoROS reduction, and mediated by AKT inhibition. NecroX-5 (10 μM) decreases intracellular calcium concentration in 4T1 cells by blocking Ca2+ influx, which mediated the inhibition of cell migration, AKT downregulation and the reduction of mitochondrial ROS levels[1]. NecroX-5 (10 µM) treatment for 24 h, effectively decreases the increased TNFα, TGFβ1, pSmad2 and the expression of Dcn in LPS-stimulated H9C2 cells[2].
NecroX-5 (2.5 mg/kg, everyday other day) inhibits breast cancer cell metastasis in TUBO-P2J tumour-bearing mice[1].
[1]. Park JH, et al. NecroX-5 prevents breast cancer metastasis by AKT inhibition via reducing intracellular calcium levels. Int J Oncol. 2017 Jan;50(1):185-192. [2]. Thu VT, et al. NecroX-5 exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects via modulation of the TNFα/Dcn/TGFβ1/Smad2 pathway in hypoxia/reoxygenation-treated rat hearts. Korean J Physiol Pharmacol. 2016 May;20(3):305-14.