ML-264

Cell experiment:

For cell proliferation experiments, DLD-1 and HCT116 cells are treated with 10 μM ML264 or with vehicle (DMSO). Live cells are collected at 24, 48 and 72 hours post treatment and their numbers are determined by counting using a Coulter counter. Each experiment is done in triplicate. In MTS assay, DLD-1 and HCT116 cells are treated with 10 μM ML264 or with vehicle (DMSO). After 24, 48, and 72 hours of incubations, 20 μL of MTS solution is added to each well and an analysis is performed. The measurement of the control (cells with medium and DMSO) is defined as 100% and the results from other measurements are calculated accordingly. Each experiment is done in sextuplicate. A cell cycle progression assay is performed. Each experiment is done in triplicate. The apoptosis rate is determined using the Alexa Fluor 488 Annexin V/Dead Cell Apoptosis Kit with analysis by flow cytometry. Each experiment is done in triplicate[2].

Animal experiment:

Mice[2]Nude mice are housed under specific pathogen-free conditions in ventilated and filtered cages under positive pressure. Xenograft tumors are generated by injecting subcutaneously 5×106 DLD-1 human colorectal cells into the right flank of 6-7 week old male nude mice. Tumor volume is determined by caliper measurement and calculated by established methods. When tumors reach a volume of about 100 mm6, mice are treated intraperitoneally (i.p.) with varying doses of ML264: 10 mg/kg daily, 10 mg/kg twice per day and 25 mg/kg twice per day, with each treatment regimen lasting for a duration of 10 days. The vehicle solution is used as the control treatment. Mice are monitored and weighed every two days. Experiments are terminated when the tumor’s greatest measurement reaches 2 cm. Tumors are excised and retained for further analyses[2].

References:

[1]. Bialkowska A, et al. ML264: An Antitumor Agent that Potently and Selectively Inhibits Krüppel-like Factor Five (KLF5) Expression: A Probe for Studying Colon Cancer Development and Progression.
[2]. Ruiz de Sabando A, et al. ML264, A Novel Small-Molecule Compound That Potently Inhibits Growth of Colorectal Cancer. Mol Cancer Ther. 2016 Jan;15(1):72-83.