Psoralen
Psoralen (Ficusin) is a coumarin isolated from the seeds of Fructus Psoraleae. Psoralen exhibits a wide range of biological properties, including anti-cancer, antioxidant, antidepressant, anticancer, antibacterial, and antiviral, et al[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[66-97-7]
Product Name Alternative
Ficusin
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Apoptosis; HIV; Influenza Virus
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Apoptosis
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Psoralen.html
Purity
99.96
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C1C=CC2=CC3=C(OC=C3)C=C2O1
Molecular Formula
C11H6O3
Molecular Weight
186.17
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Wu C, et al. Psoralen inhibits bone metastasis of breast cancer in mice. Fitoterapia. 2013 Dec;91:205-10.|[2]Li Yin, et al. A novel psoralen derivative-MPFC enhances melanogenesis via activation of p38 MAPK and PKA signaling pathways in B16 cells. Int J Mol Med. 2018 Jun;41 (6) :3727-3735.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
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Available Sizes
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