Picrocrocin
Product Specifications
UNSPSC Description
Picrocrocin, an apocarotenoid found in Saffron. Picrocrocin shows anticancer effect. Picrocrocin exhibits growth inhibitory effects against SKMEL-2 human malignant melanoma cells[1].
Target Antigen
Apoptosis
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/picrocrocin.html
Purity
99.93
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OC[C@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)O[C@@]1([H])O[C@H]2CC(C)(C(C=O)=C(C)C2)C
Molecular Weight
330.37
References & Citations
[1]Yu L, et al. Picrocrocin exhibits growth inhibitory effects against SKMEL- 2 human malignant melanoma cells by targeting JAK/ STAT5 signaling pathway, cell cycle arrest and mitochondrial mediated apoptosis. J BUON. 2018 Jul-Aug;23(4):1163-1168.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Product Datasheet
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-N4114/Picrocrocin-DataSheet-MedChemExpress.pdf
Product MSDS
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-N4114/Picrocrocin-SDS-MedChemExpress.pdf
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
CAS Number
138-55-6
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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