(-)-Alkannin, found in Alkanna tinctoria, is used as a food coloring. (-)-Alkannin shows anticancer activity, arrests cell cycle, and induces apoptosis. (-)-Alkannin improves hepatic inflammation in a Rho-kinase pathway[1][2][3].
体外研究 (In Vitro)
(-)-Alkannin inhibits HCT-116 and SW-480 cells growth with IC50s of 2.38 and 4.53 µM, respectively[1].
Shanghai Jinpan Biotech Co Ltd has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
分子量
288.30
Formula
C16H16O5
CAS 号
517-88-4
中文名称
左旋紫草素
运输条件
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
将 2 g 磺丁基醚 β-环糊精加入 5 mL 生理盐水中,再用生理盐水定容至 10 mL,完全溶解,澄清透明
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参考文献
[1]. Hosokawa Y, et al. Alkannin inhibits CCL3 and CCL5 production in human periodontal ligament cells. Cell Biol Int. 2016 Dec;40(12):1380-1385.
[2]. Huu Tung N, et al. Naphthoquinone components from Alkanna tinctoria (L.) Tausch show significant antiproliferative effects on human colorectal cancer cells. Phytother Res. 2013 Jan;27(1):66-70.
[3]. Xue W, et al. Alkannin Inhibited Hepatic Inflammation in Diabetic Db/Db Mice. Cell Physiol Biochem. 2018;45(6):2461-2470.