Acetylshikonin
Catalog No. A15629

Acetylshikonin is a potent anti-inflammatory agent that also functions as an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and non-selective cytochrome P450 enzymes. With an IC50 of 34.6 μM for AChE, Acetylshikonin exhibits neuroprotective properties and can induce apoptosis and autophagy in cancer cells. Its ability to regulate blood glucose and liver fat metabolism makes it valuable in research related to diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, obesity, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A15629 |
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| M. Wt | 330.33 |
| Formula | C18H18O6 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 24502-78-1 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | O=C1C([C@H](OC(C)=O)C/C=C(C)\C)=CC(C2=C1C(O)=CC=C2O)=O |
Biological Activity
| Description | Acetylshikonin is a potent anti-inflammatory agent that also functions as an inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and non-selective cytochrome P450 enzymes. With an IC50 of 34.6 μM for AChE, Acetylshikonin exhibits neuroprotective properties and can induce apoptosis and autophagy in cancer cells. Its ability to regulate blood glucose and liver fat metabolism makes it valuable in research related to diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, obesity, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.


