Date published: 2025-12-17

1-800-457-3801

SCBT Portrait Logo
Seach Input

Bufalin (CAS 465-21-4)

5.0(1)
Write a reviewAsk a question

See product citations (5)

Alternate Names:
(3β,5β)-3,14-Dihydroxybufa-20,22-dienolide; 5β,20(22)-Bufadienolide-3β,14-diol
Application:
Bufalin is inducer of apoptosis in human HL-60 and U-937 cell lines
CAS Number:
465-21-4
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
386.52
Molecular Formula:
C24H34O4
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

QUICK LINKS

Bufalin, is a cardiotonic steroid originally isolated from the Chinese toad venom. Experiments have shown Bufalin to have demonstrated apoptotic and cell differentiation inducing properties in U-937 (sc-2239) cells through activation of AP-1 via a mitogen-activated protein kinase cascade. In conjunction, research has shown Bufalin to be an inhibitor of Na+/K+-ATPase which causes downregulation of mRNA transcripts encoding several isoforms of 14-3-3 gene. 14-3-3 proteins are multifunctional regulatory proteins, and the reduction in the abundance of various isoforms has been shown to have profound effects on cell function. Other studies have noted an enhancement of retinoic acid-induced differentiation of HL-60 (sc-2209) cells in primary culture.


Bufalin (CAS 465-21-4) References

  1. Na+, K+-ATPase inhibitors down-regulate gene expression of the intracellular signaling protein 14-3-3 in rat lens.  |  McGowan, MH., et al. 1999. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 289: 1559-63. PMID: 10336553
  2. Induction of apoptosis by bufalin in human tumor cells is associated with a change of intracellular concentration of Na+ ions.  |  Kawazoe, N., et al. 1999. J Biochem. 126: 278-86. PMID: 10423518
  3. Quantification of nine bufadienolides of Shexiang Tongxin Dropping Pills in rat plasma and tissues using UPLC-MS/MS and its application to healthy and ischemia-reperfusion rats pharmacokinetic studies.  |  Zhao, J., et al. 2024. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 238: 115852. PMID: 37952449
  4. Bufalin targeting CAMKK2 inhibits the occurrence and development of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma through Wnt/β-catenin signal pathway.  |  Zhang, H., et al. 2023. J Transl Med. 21: 900. PMID: 38082327
  5. ATP1A1 is a promising new target for melanoma treatment and can be inhibited by its physiological ligand bufalin to restore targeted therapy efficacy.  |  Soumoy, L., et al. 2024. Cancer Cell Int. 24: 8. PMID: 38178183
  6. Anti-Trypanosomal Bufadienolides from the Oocytes of the Toad Rhinella alata (Anura, Bufonidae).  |  Rodriguez, C., et al. 2023. Molecules. 29: PMID: 38202779
  7. Liposome-enabled bufalin and doxorubicin combination therapy for trastuzumab-resistant breast cancer with a focus on cancer stem cells.  |  Gao, Y., et al. 2024. J Liposome Res. 34: 489-506. PMID: 38269490
  8. UBA3 promotes the occurrence and metastasis of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma through MAPK signaling pathway.  |  Zhang, H., et al. 2024. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai). 56: 199-209. PMID: 38298057
  9. Mechanism of bufalin inhibition of colon cancer liver metastasis by regulating M2-type polarization of Kupffer cells induced by highly metastatic colon cancer cells.  |  Tang, D., et al. 2024. Apoptosis. 29: 635-648. PMID: 38393643
  10. Multi-b-value DWI to evaluate the synergistic antiproliferation and anti-heterogeneity effects of bufalin plus sorafenib in an orthotopic HCC model.  |  Guo, R., et al. 2024. Eur Radiol Exp. 8: 43. PMID: 38467904
  11. Steroid receptor coactivator 1 promotes human hepatocellular carcinoma invasiveness through enhancing MMP-9.  |  Tong, Z., et al. 2024. J Cell Mol Med. 28: e18171. PMID: 38506084
  12. Influence of Different Ratios of DSPE-PEG2k on Ester Prodrug Self-Assembly Nanoparticles for Cell Migration and Proliferation Suppression.  |  Zhang, H., et al. 2024. Int J Nanomedicine. 19: 2807-2821. PMID: 38525014
  13. Comprehensive Analysis of Bufadienolide and Protein Profiles of Gland Secretions from Medicinal Bufo Species.  |  Fang, Y., et al. 2024. Toxins (Basel). 16: PMID: 38535825
  14. Activation of AP-1 is required for bufalin-induced apoptosis in human leukemia U937 cells.  |  Watabe, M., et al. 1998. Oncogene. 16: 779-87. PMID: 9488042
  15. Enhancement by bufalin of retinoic acid-induced differentiation of acute promyelocytic leukemia cells in primary culture.  |  Yamada, K., et al. 1998. Leuk Res. 22: 589-95. PMID: 9680108

Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Bufalin, 10 mg

sc-200136
10 mg
$97.00

Bufalin, 25 mg

sc-200136A
25 mg
$200.00

Bufalin, 50 mg

sc-200136B
50 mg
$334.00

Bufalin, 100 mg

sc-200136C
100 mg
$533.00

is bufalin available right now?

Asked by: ning zhang
Thank you for your question. Please contact our Customer Care Department to inquire about current product availability. Please call us directly by phone at (800) 457-3801 option 1, or email customercare@scbt.com, or use our Live Chat on our website, www.scbt.com.
Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2017-01-03
  • y_2025, m_12, d_15, h_4CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.42
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_1
  • loc_en_US, sid_200136, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=LAST_APPROVED_ANSWER_SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scbt
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-4.0.0
  • CLOUD, getContent, 106ms
  • QUESTIONS, PRODUCT
Rated 5 out of 5 by from ZhaoZhao, et al. (PubMed ID 26133118) found that bufalin suppresses TGF- -induced EMT and migration. It was done by downregulating T RI and T RII in A549 cells. -SCBT Publication Review
Date published: 2015-05-17
  • y_2025, m_12, d_15, h_4
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.42
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_1
  • loc_en_US, sid_200136, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scbt
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-4.0.0
  • CLOUD, getReviews, 16ms
  • REVIEWS, PRODUCT
Bufalin is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 1.
  • y_2025, m_12, d_15, h_4
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.42
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_1
  • loc_en_US, sid_200136, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scbt
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-4.0.0
  • CLOUD, getAggregateRating, 133ms
  • REVIEWS, PRODUCT