Fig. 1 · Structure
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Cucurbitacin C
Anticancer Agent
Cucurbitacin C is a triterpenoid compound that serves as a potent anticancer agent. This bioactive molecule exhibits significant anti-cancer activity both in vivo and in vitro, demonstrating the ability to induce cell cycle arrest at the G1 or G2/M phases and promote apoptosis primarily through the inhibition of Akt signaling pathways. Cucurbitacin C is valuable for research applications focused on cancer biology and therapeutic development.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | Adooq Bioscience |
|---|---|
| Actions | Inhibitor |
| CAS Number | 5988-76-1 |
| Applications | Anticancer Agent |
| Formula | C32H48O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 560.72 |
| SMILES | OC[C@]12[C@](CC=C3[C@@]2([H])CC[C@H](C3(C)C)O)([H])[C@]4([C@](CC1=O)([C@@]([C@@H](C4)O)([H])[C@@](C)(O)C(/C=C/C(C)(C)OC(C)=O)=O)C)C |
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In Vitro Solubility
Reported Solubility
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Storage
Store powder at -20°C, keep desiccated.
In powder form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.