Bixin (Standard)

Bixin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Bixin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications.Bixin is an orally active carotenoid found in the seeds of Bixa orellana. Bixin induces apoptosis in cancer cells. Bixin possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant activities. Bixin treatment ameliorated cardiac dysfunction through inhibiting fibrosis, inflammation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[6983-79-5]

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Apoptosis; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) ; Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Apoptosis; Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB; Others

Field of Research

Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology; Cardiovascular Disease

Smiles

OC(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)\C=C\C(OC)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C25H30O4

Molecular Weight

394.50

References & Citations

[1]Xu Z, et al. Bixin ameliorates high fat diet-induced cardiac injury in mice through inflammation and oxidative stress suppression. Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 May;89:991-1004.