Hypocrellin B (Standard)
Hypocrellin B (Standard) is the analytical standard of Hypocrellin B. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Hypocrellin B, a pigment isolated from the fungi Hypocrella bambusae and Shiraia bambusicola, is an apoptosis inducer. Hypocrellin B can be used as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy of cancer. Hypocrellin B also has antimicrobial and antileishmanial activities[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
123940-54-5
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Apoptosis; Fungal; Parasite; Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Apoptosis; Others
Field of Research
Cancer; Infection
Smiles
CC(C1)=C(C(C)=O)C(C2=C(C3=C(O)C=C4OC)C4=C5C(OC)=CC(O)=C6C5=C2C1=C(OC)C6=O)=C(OC)C3=O
Molecular Formula
C30H24O9
Molecular Weight
528.51
References & Citations
[1]Miller GG, et al. Preclinical assessment of hypocrellin B and hypocrellin B derivatives as sensitizers for photodynamic therapy of cancer: progress update. Photochem Photobiol. 1997 Apr;65 (4) :714-22.|[2]Wang X, et al. Hypocrellin B-mediated sonodynamic action induces apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Ultrasonics. 2012 Apr;52 (4) :543-6.|[3]Ma G, et al. Antimicrobial and antileishmanial activities of hypocrellins A and B. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2004 Nov;48 (11) :4450-2.|[4]Chang JE, et al. Hypocrellin B and paclitaxel-encapsulated hyaluronic acid-ceramide nanoparticles for targeted photodynamic therapy in lung cancer. J Photochem Photobiol B. 2016 May;158:113-21.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
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