Retrorsine
Retrorsine is a naturally occurring toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid. Retrorsine can bind with DNA and inhibits the proliferative capacity of hepatocytes. Retrorsine can be used for the research of hepatocellular injury[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
480-54-6
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H300
Target
Others
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/retrorsine.html
Purity
99.91
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O[C@]1([H])CCN2[C@]1([H])C(COC([C@](CO)(O)[C@H](C)C/3)=O)=CC2)C3=C/C
Molecular Formula
C18H25NO6
Molecular Weight
351.39
Precautions
H300
References & Citations
[1]F J Cubero, et al. Hepatic proliferation in Gunn rats transplanted with hepatocytes: effect of retrorsine and tri-iodothyronine. Cell Prolif. 2005 Jun;38 (3) :137-46.|[2]Yao Lu, et al. Establishment of a novel CYP3A4-transduced human hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cell model and its application in screening hepatotoxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Environ Sci Health C Toxicol Carcinog. 2020;38 (2) :169-185.|[3]S Laconi, et al. Liver regeneration in response to partial hepatectomy in rats treated with retrorsine: a kinetic study. J Hepatol. 1999 Dec;31 (6) :1069-74.|[4]Christian Picard, et al. Retrorsine: a kinetic study of its influence on rat liver regeneration in the portal branch ligation model. J Hepatol. 2003 Jul;39 (1) :99-105.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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