Questin
Questin is an anthraquinone compound and antibacterial agent. Questin can be isolated from marine-derived fungi and plants. Questin inhibits Cdc25B phosphatase. Questin exhibits antibacterial activity against V. harveyi, V. anguillarum, V. cholerae, and V. parahemolyticus with MIC values of 31.25 µg/mL, 62.5 µg/mL, 62.5 µg/mL, and 125 µg/mL. Questin displays antiprotozoal activity against the animal protozoan pathogen Tritrichomonas foetus, with a MIC of 12.5 µg/mL. Questin has anticancer activity against lung and colon cancer[1][2][3][4][5].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
3774-64-9
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Bacterial; Parasite; Phosphatase
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Cancer; Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/questin.html
Purity
97.75
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO
Smiles
O=C1C2=C(C=C(O)C=C2OC)C(C3=CC(C)=CC(O)=C13)=O
Molecular Formula
C16H12O5
Molecular Weight
284.26
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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