l General Information |
Product Name | Curcumin |
General description | Curcumin is a natural component of the rhizome of turmeric. Its biological effects range from antioxidant, anti-inflammatory to inhibition of angiogenesis and is also shown to possess specific antitumoral activity. |
Synonym | Diferuloylmethane; Diferulylmethane; Natural Yellow 3 |
Purity | ≥98%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 458-37-7 |
Formula | C21H20O6 | Molecular Weight | 368.38 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Yellow solid |
Solubility(25℃) | DMSO | ≥50mg/mL |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Insoluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol Actions | Curcumin is a phytopolylphenol pigment isolated from the plant Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric, with a variety of pharmacologic properties. Curcumin blocks the formation of reactive oxygen species, possesses anti-inflammatory properties as a result of inhibition of cyclooxygenases (COX) and other enzymes involved in inflammation; and disrupts cell signal transduction by various mechanisms including inhibition of protein kinase C. These effects may play a role in the agent's observed antineoplastic properties, which include inhibition of tumor cell proliferation and suppression of chemically induced carcinogenesis and tumor growth in animal models of cancer. |
Application | 1. Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal 2. Enzyme Inhibitors 3. Antineoplastic Agents 4. Coloring Agents |
l Packaging & Storage |
Packaging | 50mg; 1g |
Storage temp. | 0-5℃ |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
