Product Data Sheet
Questin
Catalog No. A36433
Questin is an anthraquinone compound known for its antibacterial and anticancer properties. It effectively inhibits Cdc25B phosphatase and demonstrates significant antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains, including Vibrio harveyi, Vibrio anguillarum, Vibrio cholerae, and Vibrio parahemolyticus, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) ranging from 31.25 µg/mL to 125 µg/mL. Additionally, Questin exhibits antiprotozoal effects against the protozoan pathogen Tritrichomonas foetus with an MIC of 12.5 µg/mL and shows potential anticancer activity against lung and colon cancer.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A36433 |
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| M. Wt | 284.26 |
| Formula | C16H12O5 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 3774-64-9 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | O=C1C2=C(C=C(O)C=C2OC)C(C3=CC(C)=CC(O)=C13)=O |
Biological Activity
| Description | Questin is an anthraquinone compound known for its antibacterial and anticancer properties. It effectively inhibits Cdc25B phosphatase and demonstrates significant antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains, including Vibrio harveyi, Vibrio anguillarum, Vibrio cholerae, and Vibrio parahemolyticus, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) ranging from 31.25 µg/mL to 125 µg/mL. Additionally, Questin exhibits antiprotozoal effects against the protozoan pathogen Tritrichomonas foetus with an MIC of 12.5 µg/mL and shows potential anticancer activity against lung and colon cancer. |
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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.
