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Tibolone (Synonyms: 7α-Methyl-Δ5,10-norethindrone, Org OD 14)

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Tibolone is a synthetic steroid that possesses weak estrogenic, progestational and androgenic properties.

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Tibolone Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 5630-53-5

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Description of Tibolone

Tibolone is a synthetic steroid that possesses weak estrogenic, progestational and androgenic properties [1]. The selective local metabolism of Tibolone into the Δ4 metabolite, which has progestogenic properties, prevents endometrial proliferation and negates the requirement for the addition of a progestogen [2]. Tibolone has been widely used in various animal models to alleviate vascular dilation and constriction and to improve the functions of the urinary and reproductive systems[3].

In vitro, Tibolone treatment for 48 hours significantly inhibited the proliferation of MCF-7 cells, with an IC50 value of 0.019μM[4]. Treatment of cells with 10nM Tibolone for 24 hours significantly reduced glucose deprivation-induced cell death in T98G cells and maintained cell morphology, while reducing nuclear fragmentation[5]. Treatment with 10nM Tibolone for 24 hours can reduce the cytotoxicity of 2mM palmitic acid on normal human astrocytes (NHAs) and decrease the loss of cardiolipin[6].

In vivo, Tibolone treatment via oral administration at a dose of 0.04mg/kg/day for 15 days significantly reduced the mean arterial pressure of renal vascular hypertension rats after ovary removal (OVX), albeit lowering total cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels[7]. Oral administration of 1mg/day of Tibolone for three consecutive months can enhance the bone integration process of intramedullary titanium implants in OVX rats, preventing the decline in bone mineral density (BMD) and weight gain after OVX [8].

References:
[1] Albertazzi P, Di Micco R, Zanardi E. Tibolone: a review[J]. Maturitas, 1998, 30(3): 295-305.
[2] Kenemans P, Speroff L, International Tibolone Consensus Group. Tibolone: clinical recommendations and practical guidelines: a report of the International Tibolone Consensus Group[J]. Maturitas, 2005, 51(1): 21-28.
[3] Del Río J P, Molina S, Hidalgo-Lanussa O, et al. Tibolone as hormonal therapy and neuroprotective agent[J]. Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2020, 31(10): 742-759.
[4] Sookvanichsilp N, Boonleang C, Sookvanichsilp N. Alendronate, raloxifene and tibolone inhibit the proliferation-stimulating activity of 17 (beta)-estradiol in MCF-7 cells[J]. 2005.
[5] Rodriguez M Á, Garcia-Segura L M, Cabezas R, et al. Tibolone protects T98G cells from glucose deprivation[J]. The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology, 2014, 144: 294-303.
[6] Martin-Jiménez C, González J, Vesga D, et al. Tibolone ameliorates the lipotoxic effect of palmitic acid in normal human astrocytes[J]. Neurotoxicity research, 2020, 38(3): 585-595.
[7] Gilglioni E H, Campos L B, Oliveira M C, et al. Beneficial effects of tibolone on blood pressure and liver redox status in ovariectomized rats with renovascular hypertension[J]. Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biomedical Sciences and Medical Sciences, 2013, 68(5): 510-520.
[8] Apostu D, Lucaciu O, Mester A, et al. Tibolone, alendronate, and simvastatin enhance implant osseointegration in a preclinical in vivo model[J]. Clinical oral implants research, 2020, 31(7): 655-668.

Protocol of Tibolone

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

T98G cells

Preparation Method

T98G cells were inoculated into a multi-well plate, and the culture medium was DMEM supplemented with fetal bovine serum (FBS). The cells were cultured for 24 hours. Before treating the cells with Tibolone, a 24-hour serum starvation treatment was performed using DMEM medium without L-glutamine, serum, and phenol red. A 40mM Tibolone stock solution was prepared, with 100% DMSO as the solvent. Then, the Tibolone was diluted in the DMEM medium without L-glutamine, serum, and phenol red. The cells were treated with different concentrations of Tibolone (0, 10, 20, 50, and 70μM) for 24 hours before being treated with palmitic acid. 0.2% DMSO was used as the control for Tibolone. After the Tibolone pretreatment was completed, the culture medium was replaced with 1mM palmitic acid or the control (2.5% BSA and 2mM carnitine), and the cells were cultured for 24 hours. Then, cell viability was detected.

Reaction Conditions

0, 10, 20, 50, and 70μM; 24h

Applications

Tibolone significantly can restore the viability of T98G cells treated with palmitic acid.
Animal experiment [2]:

Animal models

Female albino Wistar rats

Preparation Method

Eighty female Wistar albino rats, aged 9-11 weeks and weighing 200±50g, were raised in a standard sterile environment and had not undergone any genetic modification. The rats were housed in an environment with a temperature of 21°C and a 12-hour light/12-hour dark cycle. Standard pellet feed and water were provided, and the rats were allowed to freely consume. The rats were randomly divided into five groups: Group I (control group + ovariectomy), Group II (control group + sham ovariectomy), Group III (alendronate + ovariectomy), Group IV (simvastatin + ovariectomy), and Group V (Tibolone + ovariectomy). Group I and II received no drug treatment and were only provided with free access to food and water. Three months after ovariectomy and sham ovariectomy, bilateral femoral intramedullary nail fixation surgeries were performed on all groups of rats, followed by drug treatment. Three months after the intramedullary nail implantation, bilateral femurs were collected for histological examination. The treatment groups were orally administered medication starting from the first day after surgery and continued for 12 weeks. Group III was given alendronate twice a week at a dose of 3mg/kg; Group IV was given simvastatin daily at a dose of 5mg/kg; Group V was given Tibolone daily at a dose of 1mg/day.

Dosage form

1mg/day for 3 months; p.o.

Applications

Tibolone treatment enhanced the bone integration process of intramedullary titanium implants in OVX rats.

References:
[1] González-Giraldo Y, Garcia-Segura L M, Echeverria V, et al. Tibolone preserves mitochondrial functionality and cell morphology in astrocytic cells treated with palmitic acid[J]. Molecular neurobiology, 2018, 55(5): 4453-4462.
[2] Apostu D, Lucaciu O, Mester A, et al. Tibolone, alendronate, and simvastatin enhance implant osseointegration in a preclinical in vivo model[J]. Clinical oral implants research, 2020, 31(7): 655-668.

Chemical Properties of Tibolone

Cas No. 5630-53-5 SDF
Synonyms 7α-Methyl-Δ5,10-norethindrone, Org OD 14
Canonical SMILES O[C@@]1(C#C)CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]([C@]3([H])CC[C@@]21C)([H])[C@H](C)CC4=C3CCC(C4)=O
Formula C21H28O2 M.Wt 312.5
Solubility DMF: 30 mg/ml,DMF:PBS (pH 7.2)(1:3): .25 mg/ml,DMSO: 20 mg/ml,Ethanol: 2 mg/ml Storage Store at -20°C
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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 Tibolone

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1 mM 3.2 mL 16 mL 32 mL
5 mM 640 μL 3.2 mL 6.4 mL
10 mM 320 μL 1.6 mL 3.2 mL
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