Sulindac (MK-231)

Alias: Sulindac; Aflodac;MK231; MK 231; Algocetil; MK-231;
Cat No.:V1042 Purity: ≥98%
Sulindac(Aflodac; Algocetil; MK231; MK 231;MK-231), belonging to the arylalkanoic acid class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), isa non-steroidal COX inhibitor, which potently inhibits prostaglandin synthesis.
Sulindac (MK-231) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 38194-50-2
Product category: COX
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Other Forms of Sulindac (MK-231):

  • Sulindac Sulfide
  • Sulindac sodium
  • Exisulind
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Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

Sulindac (Aflodac; Algocetil; MK231; MK 231; MK-231), belonging to the arylalkanoic acid class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), is a non-steroidal COX inhibitor, which potently inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. It has been used in the treatment of acute or chronic inflammatory conditions. Sulindac is a prodrug, derived from sulfinylindene, that is converted in the body to the active NSAID, sulindac sulfide, a cyclooxgenase inhibitor that represses ras signaling, and sulindac sulfone, an antitumor agent, following oral administration in vivo.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro
TGF-β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is efficiently inhibited by sulindac (MK-231) (500 μM, 48 hours), as evidenced by the overexpression of the epithelial marker E-cadherin and the downregulation of transcription factors and mesenchymal markers [1]. The TGF-β1-enhanced migration and invasion of A549 cells is inhibited by sulindac (500 μM, 48 h) [1]. TGF-β1-induced EMT is more effectively reversed by sulindac (500 μM, 48 h), and SIRT1 overexpression encourages TGF-β1-induced EMT[1].
ln Vivo
Sulindac (MK-231) (15 mg/kg po, bid; sulindac alone); 7.5 mg/kg po, bid; sulindac plus PD-L1)) demonstrated a marked decrease in tumor volume and an increase in CD8+ T cell infiltration. in tumor tissue following combination therapy treatment [2]. By inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway, sulindac (15 mg/kg orally twice daily; 7.5 mg/kg orally twice daily; sulindac with PD-L1) can downregulate PD-L1 and reduce exosome P[2]. By downregulating PD-L1 in combination treatment, sulindac (15 mg/kg po, bid; sulindac alone); 7.5 mg/kg po, bid; sulindac in conjunction with PD-L1)) increases the availability of PD-L1 Ab [2]. Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) is not systemically inhibited by sulindac at low dosages (15 mg/kg po, bid; sulindac alone; 7.5 mg/kg po, bid; sulindac in conjunction with PD-L1)[2].
Cell Assay
Western Blot Analysis[1]
Cell Types: A549 cells
Tested Concentrations: 500 μM
Incubation Duration: 48 h
Experimental Results: Inhibit transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in A549 cells.

Immunofluorescence[1]
Cell Types: A549 cells
Tested Concentrations: 500 μM
Incubation Duration: 48 h
Experimental Results: Reversed SIRT-1 expression by TGF-β1 and inhibited the TGF-β1-induced cadherin switch.

Cell Migration Assay [1]
Cell Types: A549 cells
Tested Concentrations: 500 μM
Incubation Duration: 48 h
Experimental Results: Inhibited migration, diminished resistance co-treatment with TGF-β1. Cell Invasion Assay[1]
Cell Types: A549 cells
Tested Concentrations: 500 μM
Incubation Duration: 40 h; 48 h
Experimental Results: Could effectively inhibit the TGF- β1-induced increase in invasion by lung cancer cells.
Animal Protocol
Animal/Disease Models: CT26 syngeneic mouse tumor model[2]
Doses: 15 mg/kg; 7.5 mg/kg
Route of Administration: 15 mg/kg, po, bid (sulindac alone); 7.5 mg/kg po, bid (sulindac combination with PD- L1)
Experimental Results: Downregulated PD-L1 through the blockade of NF-κB signaling and modulate the response of pMMR CRC to anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy. Cound effectively inhibit PD-L1 with no significant systematic toxicity.
References
[1]. Byong-Ki Cha, et al. Celecoxib and sulindac inhibit TGF-β1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and suppress lung cancer migration and invasion via downregulation of sirtuin 1. Oncotarget. 2016 Aug 30;7(35):57213-57227.
[2]. Bin Yi, et al. Sulindac Modulates the Response of Proficient MMR Colorectal Cancer to Anti-PD-L1 Immunotherapy. Mol Cancer Ther. 2021 Jul;20(7):1295-1304.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C20H17FO3S
Molecular Weight
356.41
CAS #
38194-50-2
Related CAS #
Sulindac sulfide;49627-27-2;Sulindac sodium;63804-15-9;Sulindac-d3;Sulindac sulfone;59973-80-7
SMILES
O=C(CC(C1=C2C=CC(F)=C1)=C(/C2=C/C3=CC=C(C=C3)S(C)=O)C)O
InChi Key
MLKXDPUZXIRXEP-MFOYZWKCSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C20H17FO3S/c1-12-17(9-13-3-6-15(7-4-13)25(2)24)16-8-5-14(21)10-19(16)18(12)11-20(22)23/h3-10H,11H2,1-2H3,(H,22,23)/b17-9-
Chemical Name
(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(methylsulfinyl)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic acid
Synonyms
Sulindac; Aflodac;MK231; MK 231; Algocetil; MK-231;
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: 71 mg/mL (199.2 mM)
Water:<1 mg/mL
Ethanol: 9 mg/mL (25.25 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.01 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.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (7.01 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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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.8058 mL 14.0288 mL 28.0576 mL
5 mM 0.5612 mL 2.8058 mL 5.6115 mL
10 mM 0.2806 mL 1.4029 mL 2.8058 mL

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