Dithranol (Standard)

Dithranol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Dithranol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Dithranol (Anthralin) is an anthraquinone derivative, with potent anti-psoriatic effects. Dithranol can inhibit DNA replication and repair[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[1143-38-0]

Product Name Alternative

Anthralin (Standard)

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

DNA/RNA Synthesis; Reference Standards

Type

Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Cell Cycle/DNA Damage; Others

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/dithranol-standard.html

Smiles

O=C1C2=C(C=CC=C2O)CC3=CC=CC(O)=C13

Molecular Formula

C14H10O3

Molecular Weight

226.23

References & Citations

[1]L Kemény , et al. Dithranol: a review of the mechanism of action in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris. Skin Pharmacol. 1990;3 (1) :1-20.|[2]J M Clark, et al. Inhibition of DNA replication and repair by anthralin or danthron in cultured human cells. J Invest Dermatol. 1982 Jul;79 (1) :18-22.|[3]A Farkas, et al. Dithranol upregulates IL-10 receptors on the cultured human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT. Inflamm Res. 2001 Jan;50 (1) :44-9.