Monascin (Standard)
Monascin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Monascin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Monascin is a kind of azaphilonoid pigments extracted from Monascus pilosus-fermented rice (red-mold rice) . Monascin also exhibits anti-tumor-initiating activity and anti-inflammatory activity with oral administration. Monascin inhibits the activation of NOR 1 (an NO donor) . Monascin is a Nrf2 activator and PPARγ agonist[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
21516-68-7
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
Keap1-Nrf2; PPAR; Reference Standards
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Cell Cycle/DNA Damage; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB; Others; Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/monascin-standard.html
Smiles
O=C([C@@H]1C(CCCCC)=O)O[C@]2(C)[C@]1([H])CC(C=C(/C=C/C)OC3)=C3C2=O
Molecular Formula
C21H26O5
Molecular Weight
358.43
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
Frequently Asked Questions
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