Violacein
Violacein, a secondary metabolite produced by several microorganisms, possesses potent anticancer and low side effects. Violacein possesses antioxidant properties. Apoptosis inducer[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
548-54-9
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319
Target
Apoptosis; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/violacein.html
Purity
99.97
Solubility
DMSO : 10 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C1/C(C2=CC=CC=C2N1)=C3C=C(C(C4=C5)=CNC4=CC=C5O)NC\3=O
Molecular Formula
C20H13N3O3
Molecular Weight
343.34
Precautions
H302, H315, H319
References & Citations
[1]Patricia F de Souza Oliveira, et al. Violacein negatively modulates the colorectal cancer survival and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. J Cell Biochem. 2022 Jul;123 (7) :1247-1258.|[2]Marlon Konzen, et al. Antioxidant properties of violacein: possible relation on its biological function. Bioorg Med Chem. 2006 Dec 15;14 (24) :8307-13.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Microbial Metabolite
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