Huperzine B
Huperzine B is a Lycopodium alkaloid isolated from Huperzia serrata and a highly selective acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. Huperzine B can be uesd to can be used to improve Alzheimer's disease[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
103548-82-9
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H300, H310, H330
Target
Cholinesterase (ChE)
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Neuroscience-Neurodegeneration
Field of Research
Neurological Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/huperzine-b.html
Purity
98.73
Solubility
DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CC1=C[C@]2([H])[C@]3([H])[C@](C(C=CC4=O)=C(N4)C2)(NCCC3)C1
Molecular Formula
C16H20N2O
Molecular Weight
256.34
Precautions
H300, H310, H330
References & Citations
[1]Zhang HY, et al. Huperzine B, a novel acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, attenuates hydrogen peroxide induced injury in PC12 cells. Neurosci Lett. 2000 Sep 29;292 (1) :41-4.|[2]He XC, et al. Study on dual-site inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase: Highly potent derivatives of bis- and bifunctional huperzine B. Bioorg Med Chem. 2007 Feb 1;15 (3) :1394-408.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
AChE
Available Sizes
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