(-)-Alkannin, found in Alkanna tinctoria, is used as a food coloring. (-)-Alkannin shows anticancer activity, arrests cell cycle, and induces apoptosis. (-)-Alkannin improves hepatic inflammation in a Rho-kinase pathway.
体外研究
(-)-Alkannin inhibits HCT-116 and SW-480 cells growth with IC50s of 2.38 and 4.53 µM, respectively.
分子式
C16H16O5
分子量
288.30
CAS号
517-88-4
中文名称
左旋紫草素
运输条件
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.