Bixin
Product Specifications
UNSPSC Description
Bixin (BX), isolated from the seeds of Bixa orellana, is a carotenoid, possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant activities. Bixin treatment ameliorated cardiac dysfunction through inhibiting fibrosis, inflammation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation[1].
Target Antigen
Reactive Oxygen Species
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation;Metabolic Enzyme/Protease;NF-κB
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology; Cardiovascular Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/bixin.html
Purity
98.81
Solubility
DMSO : 7.14 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OC(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)\C=C\C(OC)=O)=O
Molecular Weight
394.50
References & Citations
[1]Xu Z, et al. Bixin ameliorates high fat diet-induced cardiac injury in mice through inflammation and oxidative stress suppression. Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 May;89:991-1004.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Product Datasheet
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-N6884/Bixin-DataSheet-MedChemExpress.pdf
Product MSDS
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-N6884/Bixin-SDS-MedChemExpress.pdf
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
CAS Number
6983-79-5
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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