Quassin (Standard)
Quassin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Quassin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Quassin (Nigakilactone D) is a bioactive triterpenoid from stem bark extract of Quassia amara. Quassin inhibits P. falciparum with an IC50 of 0.15 μM. Quassin possesses reversible antifertility, anti-estrogenic and anti-plasmodial activity[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
76-78-8
Product Name Alternative
Nigakilactone D (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Parasite; Reference Standards
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Others
Field of Research
Infection; Endocrinology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/quassin-standard.html
Smiles
C[C@@H]([C@@]1(C[C@]2(OC(C[C@]([C@]2([C@]3([C@@]41C)[H])C)(C(C)=C(OC)C3=O)[H])=O)[H])[H])C=C(OC)C4=O
Molecular Formula
C22H28O6
Molecular Weight
388.45
References & Citations
[1]Raji Y, et al. Reproductive activities of female albino rats treated with quassin, a bioactive triterpenoid from stem bark extract of Quassia amara. Niger J Physiol Sci. 2010 Nov 24;25 (2) :95-102.|[2]Mishra K, et al. Plasmodium falciparum: in vitro interaction of quassin and neo-quassin with artesunate, a hemisuccinate derivative of artemisinin. Exp Parasitol. 2010 Apr;124 (4) :421-7.|[3]Njar VC, et al. Antifertility activity of Quassia amara: quassin inhibits the steroidogenesis in rat Leydig cells in vitro. Planta Med. 1995 Apr;61 (2) :180-2.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
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