Silybin
Silybin is a flavonolignan isolated from milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seeds. Silybin induces apoptosis and exhibits hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer activity[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[802918-57-6]
Product Name Alternative
Silibinin
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302
Target
Apoptosis
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/silybin.html
Purity
99.91
Solubility
DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1[C@H](O)[C@@H](C2=CC=C(OC(CO)C(C3=CC=C(O)C(OC)=C3)O4)C4=C2)OC5=CC(O)=CC(O)=C15
Molecular Formula
C25H22O10
Molecular Weight
482.44
Precautions
H302
References & Citations
[1]Silvia Zappavigna, et al. Silybin-Induced Apoptosis Occurs in Parallel to the Increase of Ceramides Synthesis and miRNAs Secretion in Human Hepatocarcinoma Cells. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 May 3;20 (9) :2190.|[2]Runbin Sun, et al. Silybin ameliorates hepatic lipid accumulation and modulates global metabolism in an NAFLD mouse model. Biomed Pharmacother. 2020 Mar;123:109721.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
Phase 4
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
Explore Other Products
Discover premium biology products from our extensive collection of 20M+ items
