beta-Elemene, Anticancer agent (ab145171)
Key features and details
- Anticancer agent
- CAS Number: 515-13-9
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Curcuma aromatica
Overview
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Product name
beta-Elemene, Anticancer agent -
Description
Anticancer agent -
Biological description
Anticancer agent. Induces G2M cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Induces caspase-3, -7 and -9 activities. Decreases Bcl-2 expression. Induces mitochondrial release of cytochrome c. Inhibits microtubule polymerization. Downregulates uPA, uPAR, MMP-2, and MMP-9 expression. Shows antiproliferative effects. Shows antitumor effects in vivo. -
General notes
β-Elemene exists as a liquid in its pure form at room temperature. There is no concentration because product itself is pure β-Elemene. Its appearance is clear and colorless liquid. -
CAS Number
515-13-9 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
1-Ethenyl-1-methyl-2,4-bis(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohexane -
Molecular weight
204.35 -
Molecular formula
C15H24 -
PubChem identifier
10583 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CC(=C)C1CCC(C(C1)C(=C)C)(C)C=C -
Source
Curcuma aromatica
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