Coumestrol
Coumestrol, a phytoestrogen present in soybean products, exhibits activities against cancers, neurological disorders, and autoimmune diseases. It suppresses proliferation of ES2 cells with an IC50 of 50 μM.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
479-13-0
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Estrogen Receptor/ERR
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor
Applications
Cancer-Kinase/protease
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Coumestrol.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
98.28
Solubility
DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
O=C1C2=C(OC3=CC(O)=CC=C32)C4=CC=C(O)C=C4O1
Molecular Formula
C15H8O5
Molecular Weight
268.22
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Lim W, et al. Coumestrol suppresses proliferation of ES2 human epithelial ovarian cancer cells. J Endocrinol. 2016 Mar;228 (3) :149-60.|[2]Zafar A, et al. Cytotoxic activity of soy phytoestrogen coumestrol against human breast cancer MCF-7 cells: Insights into the molecular mechanism. Food Chem Toxicol. 2017 Jan;99:149-161.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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