WZ811

Cell experiment:

In brief, cells are treated with WZ811 at 37°C for 24 h. After collection and washing with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) buffer, cells are resuspended with staining buffer at a final density of 1 × 106/mL. Then, 5 μL annexin V-APC is added to 100 μL cell suspensions and incubated at room temperature in the dark for 10 min. Finally, cells are analyzed with FACS Calibur to determine cell apoptosis profiles[2].

Animal experiment:

Mice[2]A total of 1 × 106 TF-1 cells in 100 μL of PBS are injected subcutaneously into dorsal flanks of an immunodeficient nude mouse. The animals are treated with WZ811 (40 mg/kg), or WZ811 once daily by oral gavage once the tumors have reached 100 mm3. Tumor growth and body weight is measured every three days during the treatment. The tumor volume (TV) is calculated every 3 days according to the following standard formula: TV (mm3) = length × width2 × 0.5[2].

References:

[1]. WZ811, et al. Discovery of small molecule CXCR4 antagonists. J Med Chem. 2007 Nov 15;50(23):5655-64.
[2]. Li SH, et al. Suppression of chronic lymphocytic leukemia progression by CXCR4 inhibitor WZ811. Am J Transl Res. 2016 Sep 15;8(9):3812-3821.