Biological Activity
MC3343 is a nonnucleoside DNMT inhibitor for epigenetic reprogramming, osteoblastic differentiation and osteosarcoma research. MC3343 arrested cells in G1 or G2/M and re-expressed genes associated with osteoblast differentiation.
In Vitro
| Endpoint | Model / conditions / source | Reported result |
|---|---|---|
| Proliferation and differentiation | Human osteosarcoma models. [1] | MC3343 arrested cells in G1 or G2/M and re-expressed genes associated with osteoblast differentiation. |
| Comparison with 5-azadC | Osteosarcoma cells; DNMT-inhibitor comparison. [1] | Antiproliferative effects were similar, but the differentiation response differed from the nucleoside inhibitor. |
| Chemotherapy combinations | MC3343 with doxorubicin or cisplatin. [1] | Combination effects included increased stable doxorubicin–DNA association, sustained DNA damage and greater cell death. |
In Vivo
| Endpoint | Model / conditions / source | Reported result |
|---|---|---|
| Patient-derived model | Osteosarcoma PDX. [1] | A mature osteoblast phenotype and sustained cytostatic response were reported in vivo. Exact exposure conditions are not available in the verified abstract. |
Interpretation
Differentiation and cytotoxicity are separate outcomes; combination findings are not monotherapy response rates.



