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β-Lapachone (CAS 4707-32-8)

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Alternate Names:
3,4-Dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran-5,6-dione
Application:
β-Lapachone is a selective DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor
CAS Number:
4707-32-8
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
242.27
Molecular Formula:
C15H14O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Available in US only.
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β-Lapachone, a novel topoisomerase I (Topo I) inhibitor, does not stabilize the cleavable complex indicating a novel mode of action, unlike camptothecin (sc-200871). The compound exhibits the ability to induce apoptosis in various cell lines, such as prostate cancer and promyelocytic leukemia cells. It functions by blocking the cell cycle at the G0/G1 phase. Additionally, it exerts effects on DNA topoisomerase II, NF-κB, AP-1, and JNK signaling pathways.


β-Lapachone (CAS 4707-32-8) References

  1. beta-Lapachone-induced apoptosis is associated with activation of caspase-3 and inactivation of NF-kappaB in human colon cancer HCT-116 cells.  |  Choi, BT., et al. 2003. Anticancer Drugs. 14: 845-50. PMID: 14597880
  2. β-Lapachone ameliorization of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.  |  Xu, J., et al. 2013. J Neuroimmunol. 254: 46-54. PMID: 23010281
  3. β-Lapachone enhances Mre11-Rad50-Nbs1 complex expression in cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity.  |  Kim, TW., et al. 2016. Pharmacol Rep. 68: 27-31. PMID: 26721347
  4. β-lapachone and α-nor-lapachone modulate Candida albicans viability and virulence factors.  |  Moraes, DC., et al. 2018. J Mycol Med. 28: 314-319. PMID: 29598974
  5. β‑Lapachone ameliorates L‑DOPA‑induced dyskinesia in a 6‑OHDA‑induced mouse model of Parkinson's disease.  |  Ryu, YK., et al. 2021. Mol Med Rep. 23: PMID: 33495840
  6. Retracted: Inhibition of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma by Beta-Lapachone Occurs by Targeting the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR)/PI3K/AKT Pathway, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Production, and Autophagy Induction.  |  Han, Y., et al. 2021. Med Sci Monit. 27: e931623. PMID: 33704260
  7. STAT1 potentiates oxidative stress revealing a targetable vulnerability that increases phenformin efficacy in breast cancer.  |  Totten, SP., et al. 2021. Nat Commun. 12: 3299. PMID: 34083537
  8. The possibility of low isomerization of β-lapachone in the human body.  |  Lee, KM., et al. 2021. Transl Clin Pharmacol. 29: 160-170. PMID: 34621708
  9. β-lapachone: A Promising Anticancer Agent with a Unique NQO1 Specific Apoptosis in Pancreatic Cancer.  |  Qadir, MI., et al. 2022. Curr Cancer Drug Targets. 22: 537-540. PMID: 35490325
  10. A CRISPR screen identifies redox vulnerabilities for KEAP1/NRF2 mutant non-small cell lung cancer.  |  Jiang, C., et al. 2022. Redox Biol. 54: 102358. PMID: 35667246
  11. Synergistic Effect of β-Lapachone and Aminooxyacetic Acid on Central Metabolism in Breast Cancer.  |  Chang, MC., et al. 2022. Nutrients. 14: PMID: 35893874
  12. Beta-lapachone-mediated apoptosis in human promyelocytic leukemia (HL-60) and human prostate cancer cells: a p53-independent response.  |  Planchon, SM., et al. 1995. Cancer Res. 55: 3706-11. PMID: 7641180
  13. beta-Lapachone, a novel DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor with a mode of action different from camptothecin.  |  Li, CJ., et al. 1993. J Biol Chem. 268: 22463-8. PMID: 8226754

Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

β-Lapachone, 5 mg

sc-200875
5 mg
$110.00
US: Only available in the US

β-Lapachone, 25 mg

sc-200875A
25 mg
$450.00
US: Only available in the US