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Zoledronic Acid

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Zoledronic Acid is a third-generation nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate bone resorption inhibitor.

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Zoledronic Acid Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 118072-93-8

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Description of Zoledronic Acid

Zoledronic Acid is a third-generation nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate bone resorption inhibitor. Zoledronic Acid reduces bone calcium release and lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity and inducing osteoclast apoptosis. Zoledronic Acid blocks the mevalonate pathway by inhibiting farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase activity. Zoledronic Acid can be used in research related to osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastases of malignant tumors, and hypercalcemia caused by malignant tumors[1-4].

In vitro, CT26 colon cancer cells were treated with Zoledronic Acid (0-300μM) for 24-48 hours. Zoledronic Acid inhibited cell proliferation, induced apoptosis, and regulated autophagy[5]. Under high glucose conditions, MC3T3-E1 cells were treated with Zoledronic Acid (1mM) for 7 days. Zoledronic Acid significantly upregulated the expression of RUNX2, miR-133, and miR-204, while downregulating the expression of MALAT1 and miR-20a[6].

In vivo, female Balb/c mice were subcutaneously injected with Zoledronic Acid (5μg/kg) every other day for 10 days. Zoledronic Acid prevented carboplatin-induced bone loss and muscle weakness[7]. Male C57BL/6J mice received a single subcutaneous injection of Zoledronic Acid (100μg/kg). Zoledronic Acid increased body weight and muscle mass, improved muscle structural damage, increased the proportion of type I muscle fibers, and upregulated the protein expression of β-catenin and AKT, as well as the mRNA expression of Wnt3a, Wnt16, Myf5, and PI3K[8].

References:
[1] Cheer SM, Noble S. Zoledronic acid. Drugs. 2001;61(6):799-805; discussion 806.
[2] Finianos A, Aragon-Ching JB. Zoledronic acid for the treatment of prostate cancer. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2019 Apr;20(6):657-666.
[3] Karpuz S. Zoledronic acid-induced severe lymphopenia. Osteoporos Int. 2023 Sep;34(9):1653-1655.
[4] Ishikawa T. Differences between zoledronic acid and denosumab for breast cancer treatment. J Bone Miner Metab. 2023 May;41(3):301-306.
[5] Zhu J, Liu M, Liu Y, et al. Zoledronic Acid Regulates Autophagy and Induces Apoptosis in Colon Cancer Cell Line CT26. Biomed Res Int. 2017;2017:7203584.
[6] Chen HL, Hu JP, Li JF, et al. Zoledronic acid epigenetically alleviates high-glucose-suppressed osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2023 Aug;27(16):7576-7581.
[7] Hain BA, Jude B, Xu H, et al. Zoledronic Acid Improves Muscle Function in Healthy Mice Treated with Chemotherapy. J Bone Miner Res. 2020 Feb;35(2):368-381.
[8] Li W, Xu M, Shi X, et al. Effect of zoledronic acid on muscle metabolism in mice with osteoporosis combined with sarcopenia. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024 Nov 21;25(1):937.

Protocol of Zoledronic Acid

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

CT26 colon cancer cells

Preparation Method

CT26 cells were cultured in DMEM medium supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum in 5% CO₂ at 37°C. CT26 cells were treated with various concentrations of Zoledronic Acid (0-300μM) for 24 hours for viability and apoptosis assays. For Western blot analysis, cells were treated with 200μM Zoledronic Acid for 12h, 24h, 36h, and 48h.

Reaction Conditions

0-300μM; 12-48h

Applications

Zoledronic Acid inhibited CT26 cell proliferation and induced apoptosis in a dose-dependent manner. Treatment with 200μM Zoledronic Acid for 36h and 48h significantly increased the expression of cleaved caspase-3 and p-p53. Treatment with 200μM Zoledronic Acid for 24h, 36h, and 48h significantly increased the expression of p62 and regulated the expression of beclin-1.

Animal experiment [2]:

Animal models

Female Balb/c mice

Preparation Method

Mice were administered carboplatin (100mg/kg; i.p.) once, with or without Zoledronic Acid (5μg/kg; s.c.) every other day for 10 days. Mice were euthanized 10 days after injection.

Dosage form

5μg/kg; s.c.; every other day for 10 days

Applications

Zoledronic Acid prevented carboplatin-induced bone loss in the distal femur and proximal tibia. Zoledronic Acid prevented carboplatin-induced muscle weakness (improved forelimb grip strength and EDL specific force to control levels), but did not prevent loss of body weight or muscle mass.

References:
[1] Islam MJ, Muntaha S, Masum MM, et al. Proteomic Analysis of Anticancer Effect of Myo-inositol in Human Prostate Cancer (DU-145) Cell Line. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2024 Dec 1;25(12):4447-4455.
[2] Liu X, Liu R, Wang Y. Indole-3-carboxaldehyde alleviates acetaminophen-induced liver injury via inhibition of oxidative stress and apoptosis. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2024 May 28;710:149880.

Chemical Properties of Zoledronic Acid

Cas No. 118072-93-8 SDF
Chemical Name (1-hydroxy-2-imidazol-1-yl-1-phosphonoethyl)phosphonic acid
Canonical SMILES C1=CN(C=N1)CC(O)(P(=O)(O)O)P(=O)(O)O
Formula C5H10N2O7P2 M.Wt 272.09
Solubility ≥ 6.8mg/mL in Water with gentle warming Storage Store at -20°C
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 Zoledronic Acid

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1 mM 3.6753 mL 18.3763 mL 36.7525 mL
5 mM 735.1 μL 3.6753 mL 7.3505 mL
10 mM 367.5 μL 1.8376 mL 3.6753 mL
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