Nocodazole (Oncodazole) is a rapidly-reversible inhibitor of microtubule. Nocodazole binds to β-tubulin and disrupts microtubule assembly/disassembly dynamics, which prevents mitosis and induces apoptosis in tumor cells. Nocodazole inhibits Bcr-Abl, and activates CRISPR/Cas9.
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Nocodazole Chemical Structure
CAS No. : 31430-18-9
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Nocodazole purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in:
Science. 2022 Nov 18;378(6621):eabq7361.
[Abstract]
Representative time-lapse images (z-stack) showing microtubule nucleation after nocodazole washout in live human oocytes. Gray, microtubules (GFP-MAP4); magenta, kinetochores (mScarlet-CENPB).
Flow diagram shows the sequence of experiments. Arrow indicates timelapse imaging initiation. Time is given as hours: minutes after nocodazole washout.
Nocodazole purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in:
Adv Sci (Weinh). 2020 Jun 17;7(15):1903583.
[Abstract]
Expression of CTC cluster-related (plakoglobin and CD44) and EMT-related (vimentin and E-cadherin, 4 days) proteins in LNCaP cells grown on different substrates after treatment with different inhibitors (Cytoskeleton B (CB), Nocodazole (NO), PF-573288 (PF), Y-27632 (Y), and (-)-Blebbistatin ((-) Bl)).
Nocodazole purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in:
Adv Sci (Weinh). 2020 Jun 17;7(15):1903583.
[Abstract]
Immunofluorescence imaging of LNCaP cells treated with the Cytoskeleton B (CB), Nocodazole (NO), PF-573288 (PF), Y-27632 (Y), and (-)-Blebbistatin ( (-) Bl). After the cells are cultured on different substrates for 3 days, inhibitors are added and incubated for 24 h.
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Description
Nocodazole (Oncodazole) is a rapidly-reversible inhibitor of microtubule. Nocodazole binds to β-tubulin and disrupts microtubule assembly/disassembly dynamics, which prevents mitosis and induces apoptosis in tumor cells. Nocodazole inhibits Bcr-Abl, and activates CRISPR/Cas9.
IC50 & Target[1]
Abl
91 nM (Kd)
ABL(E255K)
120 nM (Kd)
ABL(T315I)
170 nM (Kd)
BRAF
1.8 μM (Kd)
BRAF(V600E)
1.1 μM (Kd)
c-KIT
1.6 μM (Kd)
MEK1
1.7 μM (Kd)
MEK2
1.6 μM (Kd)
MET
1.7 μM (Kd)
PI3Kγ
1.5 μM (Kd)
Microtubule/Tubulin
CRISPR/Cas9
In Vitro
Nocodazole exhibits good affinity toward c-KIT, with a Kd value of 1.6 μM in highly malignant human cancer cells. Nocodazole displays good binding affinity toward the components of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway, such as BRAF (Kd=1.8 μM), BRAF(V600E) (Kd=1.1 μM), MEK1 (Kd=1.7 μM), and MEK2 (Kd=1.6 μM)[1]. Nocodazole has the highest affinity for αβIV and the lowest affinity for αβIII[2].
Nocodazole (1 nM) induces apoptosis of COLO 205 cancer cells[3].
Nocodazole (≥ 30 µg/mL) significantly increases the percentage of annexin-V-binding cells without significantly modifying average forward scatter of human erythrocytes[4].
In CHO cells, the addition of 1 nM Nocodazole, a concentration that suppresses microtubule dynamics, slows migration and increases the frequency and duration of resting states, but the directionality of the cells is maintained. In contrast to the effects of the low drug concentration, the addition of 70 nM Nocodazole, a concentration that eliminates the microtubule network, causes cells to move much more randomly, i.e., the directionality of the cells toward the wound is lost[6].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Nocodazole Related Antibodies
In Vivo
Nocodazole (5 mg/kg/three times per week, i.p.) has antitumor effects in athymic mice bearing COLO 205 tumor xenografts. Nocodazole (1 nM) + R-41400 dramatically increase the levels of p21/CIP1 and p27/KIP1 protein in the tumor tissues[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Molecular Weight
301.32
Formula
C14H11N3O3S
CAS No.
31430-18-9
Appearance
Solid
Color
Light yellow to brown
SMILES
O=C(OC)NC1=NC2=CC=C(C(C3=CC=CS3)=O)C=C2N1
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage
Powder
-20°C
3 years
4°C
2 years
In solvent
-80°C
2 years
-20°C
1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro:
DMSO : 16.67 mg/mL (55.32 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Preparing Stock Solutions
ConcentrationSolventMass
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
1 mM
3.3187 mL
16.5937 mL
33.1873 mL
5 mM
0.6637 mL
3.3187 mL
6.6375 mL
10 mM
0.3319 mL
1.6594 mL
3.3187 mL
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*Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day. The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (20.8 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
Protocol 2
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
Solubility: ≥ 2 mg/mL (6.64 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μLDMSO stock solution (20.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly.
It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time. The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution.
If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation,
heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
Protocol 1
Add each solvent one by one: 50% PEG300 50% Saline
Solubility: 5 mg/mL (16.59 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic
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[1]. Park H, et al. Nocodazole is a high-affinity ligand for the cancer-related kinases ABL, c-KIT, BRAF, and MEK. ChemMedChem. 2012 Jan 2;7(1):53-6.
[Content Brief]
[2]. Keliang Xu, et al. Interaction of nocodazole with tubulin isotypes. Drug Development Research 2002
[3]. Wang YJ, et al. R-41400 potentiates the antitumor effects of nocodazole: In vivo therapy for human tumor xenografts in nude mice. Mol Carcinog. 2002 Aug;34(4):199-210.
[Content Brief]
[4]. Signoretto E, et al. Nocodazole Induced Suicidal Death of Human Erythrocytes. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2016;38(1):379-92.
[Content Brief]
[5]. Zhang JP, et al. Efficient precise knockin with a double cut HDR donor after CRISPR/Cas9-mediated double-stranded DNA cleavage. Genome Biol. 2017 Feb 20;18(1):35.
[Content Brief]
[6]. Anutosh Ganguly, et al. The role of microtubules and their dynamics in cell migration. J Biol Chem. 2012 Dec 21;287(52):43359-69.
[Content Brief]
Cell Assay
[3]
Proteins are loaded at 50 μg/lane and separated by 12% (w:v) sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, blotted, and probed with antibodies for cyclin E, p53, p21/CIP1, p27/KIP1, glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH), cyclin A, cyclin D1, cyclin D3, cyclin B, CDK2, CDK4, and cytochrome C. Immunoreactive bands are visualized by incubating with the colorigenic substrates nitroblue tetrazolium and 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-phosphate. The expression of GAPDH is used as the control for equal protein loading.
MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Animal Administration
[3]
COLO 205 cells are grown in RPMI 1640 supplemented with 10% FCS. Cells are harvested through two consecutive trypsinizations, centrifuged at 300×g; for 5 min, washed twice, and resuspended in sterile phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). Cells (5×105) in 0.1 mL are injected subcutaneously between the scapulae of each nude mouse. After transplantation, tumor size is measured with calipers, and the tumor volume is estimated. Once tumors reach a mean size of 200 mm3, animals receive intraperitoneal injections of DMSO (25 μL), R-41400 (50 mg/kg), nocodazole (5 mg/kg), or R-41400 + nocodazole three times per week for 6 wk.
MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
References
[1]. Park H, et al. Nocodazole is a high-affinity ligand for the cancer-related kinases ABL, c-KIT, BRAF, and MEK. ChemMedChem. 2012 Jan 2;7(1):53-6.
[Content Brief]
[2]. Keliang Xu, et al. Interaction of nocodazole with tubulin isotypes. Drug Development Research 2002
[3]. Wang YJ, et al. R-41400 potentiates the antitumor effects of nocodazole: In vivo therapy for human tumor xenografts in nude mice. Mol Carcinog. 2002 Aug;34(4):199-210.
[Content Brief]
[4]. Signoretto E, et al. Nocodazole Induced Suicidal Death of Human Erythrocytes. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2016;38(1):379-92.
[Content Brief]
[5]. Zhang JP, et al. Efficient precise knockin with a double cut HDR donor after CRISPR/Cas9-mediated double-stranded DNA cleavage. Genome Biol. 2017 Feb 20;18(1):35.
[Content Brief]
[6]. Anutosh Ganguly, et al. The role of microtubules and their dynamics in cell migration. J Biol Chem. 2012 Dec 21;287(52):43359-69.
[Content Brief]
[1]. Park H, et al. Nocodazole is a high-affinity ligand for the cancer-related kinases ABL, c-KIT, BRAF, and MEK. ChemMedChem. 2012 Jan 2;7(1):53-6.
[2]. Keliang Xu, et al. Interaction of nocodazole with tubulin isotypes. Drug Development Research 2002
[3]. Wang YJ, et al. R-41400 potentiates the antitumor effects of nocodazole: In vivo therapy for human tumor xenografts in nude mice. Mol Carcinog. 2002 Aug;34(4):199-210.
[4]. Signoretto E, et al. Nocodazole Induced Suicidal Death of Human Erythrocytes. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2016;38(1):379-92.
[5]. Zhang JP, et al. Efficient precise knockin with a double cut HDR donor after CRISPR/Cas9-mediated double-stranded DNA cleavage. Genome Biol. 2017 Feb 20;18(1):35.
[6]. Anutosh Ganguly, et al. The role of microtubules and their dynamics in cell migration. J Biol Chem. 2012 Dec 21;287(52):43359-69.
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
*Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Species cross-reactivity must be investigated individually for each product. Many human cytokines will produce a nice response in mouse cell lines, and many mouse proteins will show activity on human cells. Other proteins may have a lower specific activity when used in the opposite species.