ERα (IC50 = 26 nM); ERβ (IC50 = 99 nM)[1]

Bazedoxifene acetate is a small molecular GP130 inhibitor, which binds to GP130 D1 domain[1]. Bazedoxifene acetate suppresses STAT3 phosphorylation produced by Il-6 and IL-11 in GP130/STAT3 pathway signaling[1]. Bazedoxifene acetate (10 μM -20 μM; 2 hours) inhibits STAT3 Phosphorylation Induced by cytokines in human pancreatic cancer cells[2]. Bazedoxifene acetate (5-20 μM; overnight) causes apoptosis in human pancreatic cancer cells[2]. Bazedoxifene acetate inhibits STAT3 nuclear translocation caused by IL-6[2]. Bazedoxifene acetate blocks the cells migration in pancreatic cancer cells by inhibition of GP130[2].

In an immature rat uterine model, bazedoxifene (0.5 and 5.0 mg/kg) was associated with less increase in uterine wet weight than either ethinyl estradiol (10 microg/kg) or raloxifene (0.5 and 5.0 mg/kg). Histological analysis revealed that coadministration of bazedoxifene also appeared to reduce raloxifene-stimulated endometrial luminal epithelial cell and myometrial cell hypertrophy. In ovariectomized rats, bazedoxifene was associated with significant increases in bone mineral density at 6 wk, compared with control, and better compressive strength of bone samples from the L4 vertebrae, compared with samples from ovariectomized animals. In the morphine-addicted rat model of vasomotor activity, bone-sparing doses of bazedoxifene alone were not associated with 17beta-estradiol inhibition of increased vasomotor activity. Bazedoxifene acetate represents a promising new treatment for osteoporosis, with a potential for less uterine and vasomotor effects than selective estrogen receptor modulators currently used in clinical practice. Controlled clinical trial data will be needed to confirm these effects.

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Bazedoxifene inhibits capan-1 tumor growth in mouse model in vivo[2]
In a mouse model, benzodiazepine acetate (5 mg/kg; ig; daily, for 18 days) inhibits the growth of Capan-1 tumors in vivo[2].
In this study, researchers verified whether Bazedoxifene suppressed the tumor growth in vivo as in vitro. Capan-1 cells (3 × 106) injection was performed as previously described in Materials and Methods. One week after initial implantation, when the tumors reached a size of 0.05 to 0.1cm3, the mice were given 5 mg/kg Bazedoxifene in the treated group or DMSO in vehicle group daily for 18 days. As shown in Fig. 6A, Bazedoxifene significantly suppressed tumor growth compared with the vehicle group. P-STAT3Y705 of tumor tissue sample in Bazedoxifene-treated group was reduced, and caspase-3 was induced (Fig. 6A), suggesting that Bazedoxifene could suppress pancreatic cancer xenograft tumor growth and induce apoptosis in tumor cells.

Ligand binding[1]
Interaction of bazedoxifene acetate (BZA) with human ERα and ERβ was assessed with a solid phase competitive radioligand binding assay using [3H]-17β- estradiol as previously described.

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STAT3 DNA binding assay[2]
BxPC-3 cells were seeded in a 10-cm plate and treated with Bazedoxifene (5–10 μmol/L) or DMSO for 24 hours. The Nuclear Extract Kit was used to prepare cell nuclear extracts following the manufacturer's protocol. Nuclear extracts were analyzed for STAT3 DNA–binding activity using a STAT3 DNA binding ELISA kit (Active Motif) with an ELISA-based method. Absorbance was read at 450 nm.

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STATs phosphorylation induced by cytokines or growth factors[2]
PANC-1, AsPC-1, and HPAF-II pancreatic cancer cells were seeded in 10-cm plates and allowed to adhere overnight. The following night, the cells were serum starved. The cells were then left untreated or were treated with Bazedoxifene (5–20 μmol/L) or DMSO. After 2 hours, the untreated and Bazedoxifene-treated cells were stimulated by IL6 (50 ng/mL), IL11 (50 ng/mL), OSM (50 ng/mL), or INFγ (50 ng/mL) for 30 minutes. The cells were harvested and analyzed by Western blot analysis for p-STAT3Y705 or p-STAT1Y701.

Western Blot Analysis[2]
Cell Types: AsPC-1 cells
Tested Concentrations: 10 μM, 20 μM
Incubation Duration: 2 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Inhibited IL-6, IL-11 or OSM (50 ng/mL) induced STAT3 phosphorylation.

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Apoptosis Analysis[2]
Cell Types: Capan-1 cells, BxPC-3 cells, HPAF-II cells, HPAC cells
Tested Concentrations: 10 μM, 20 μM (Capan-1); 5 μM, 10 μM (BxPC-3); 10 μM, 20 μM (HPAF-II); 10 μM, 15 μM (HPAC)
Incubation Duration: Overnight
Experimental Results: Induced apoptosis.

Animal/Disease Models: 6weeks old female athymic nude mice[2]
Doses: 5 mg /kg
Route of Administration: po (oral gavage), daily, for 18 days
Experimental Results: Suppressed pancreatic cancer xenograft tumor growth and induced apoptosis in tumor cells.

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Vasomotor instability (hot flush)[1]
Ovariectomized female (60 d) rats were obtained after surgery. The surgeries were performed minimally 7 d before initiation of any experiment. Vehicle and ethinyl estradiol (0.3 mg/kg) were included in each replicate. Bazedoxifene was administered orally in a saline, Tween-80, methylcellulose vehicle. A detailed description of methodology for evaluating vasomotor instability in rats has been published (21). Briefly, compound treatment (17β-estradiol, ethinyl estradiol, or bazedoxifene) is initiated, and on the third day of treatment each animal receives a morphine pellet sc. This is followed by two more pellets on the fifth day of treatment. On the eighth day, a thermistor is taped to the animal’s tail to measure tail skin temperature for 15 min (to obtain baseline temperature) followed by a sc injection of naloxone (1 mg/kg). Tail skin temperature readings continue for 1 h after naloxone injection.

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All animal studies were conducted in accordance with the principles and standard procedures approved by IACUC of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Capan-1 (3 × 106) and HPAF-II (3 × 106) cells in Matrigel were injected subcutaneously into the both side of flank area of 6-week-old female athymic nude mice which were purchased from Harlan. After Capan-1 tumor development, which was 1 week after initial implantation, mice were divided into two treatment groups consisting of four mice (tumors: n = 8): DMSO vehicle control and gavage injection of Bazedoxifene (5 mg/kg/d). Mice bearing HPAF-II tumor were irrigated with Bazedoxifene(5 mg/kg/d) and/or injected via abdomen with paclitaxel (15 mg/kg, 2/w). Tumor growth was determined by measured the length (L) and width (W) of the tumor every other day with a caliper, and tumor volume was calculated on the basis of the following formula: volume = 0.52 × LW2. After 21 days of treatment, tumors were harvested, snap-frozen in dry ice, and stored at −80°C. Tumors tissue homogenates were lysed and separated by SDS-PAGE to examine the expression of STAT3 phosphorylation, P-ERK1/2, P-AKT (Ser473), and cleaved caspase-3.[2]

[1]. Bazedoxifene acetate: a selective estrogen receptor modulator with improved selectivity. Endocrinology. 2005 Sep;146(9):3999-4008.

[2]. Bazedoxifene as a Novel GP130 Inhibitor for Pancreatic Cancer Therapy. Mol Cancer Ther. 2016 Nov; 15(11): 2609–2619.

See also: Bazedoxifene (annotation moved to).

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Drug Indication
Duavive is indicated for: Treatment of oestrogen deficiency symptoms in postmenopausal women with a uterus (with at least 12 months since the last menses) for whom treatment with progestin-containing therapy is not appropriate. The experience treating women older than 65 years is limited.
Conbriza is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women at increased risk of fracture. A significant reduction in the incidence of vertebral fractures has been demonstrated; efficacy on hip fractures has not been established. When determining the choice of Conbriza or other therapies, including oestrogens, for an individual postmenopausal woman, consideration should be given to menopausal symptoms, effects on uterine and breast tissues, and cardiovascular risks and benefits.

C30H34N2O3.HCL

507.06

530.278

C, 72.43; H, 7.22; N, 5.28; O, 15.07

198481-33-3

Bazedoxifene;198481-32-2;Bazedoxifene hydrochloride;198480-56-7

154256

White to off-white solid powder

694.4ºC at 760 mmHg

373.8ºC

6.33E-20mmHg at 25°C

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InChI=1S/C30H34N2O3.C2H4O2/c1-22-28-20-26(34)12-15-29(28)32(30(22)24-8-10-25(33)11-9-24)21-23-6-13-27(14-7-23)35-19-18-31-16-4-2-3-5-17-31;1-2(3)4/h6-15,20,33-34H,2-5,16-19,21H2,1H3;1H3,(H,3,4)

1-(p-(2-(Hexahydro-1H-azepin-1-yl)ethoxy)benzyl)-2-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-3-methylindol-5-ol acetic acid

2934.99.9001

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Note: Please store this product in a sealed and protected environment (e.g. under nitrogen), avoid exposure to moisture and light.

Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)

Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.75 mg/mL (5.18 mM) (saturation unknown) in 5% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 50% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.75 mg/mL (5.18 mM) (saturation unknown) in 5% DMSO + 95% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C，1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.71 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 4: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.71 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C，1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 5: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.71 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

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 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)