Product Name

(+)-Fangchinoline

General description

(+)-Fangchinoline is a phytochemical that has been shown to elicit anti-cancer effects in prostate and breast cancer cell lines via inducing G1 cell cycle arrest. It has also been shown to possess neuroprotective activity.

Synonym

 (+)-Limacine, Tetrandrine B, Hanfangichin B

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

436-77-1

Formula

C³⁷H⁴⁰N²O⁶

Molecular Weight

608.735

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White to off-white Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥35mg/mL

Ethanol

Slightly soluble

Water

Insoluble

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

(+)-Fangchinoline is a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid that is (1beta)- berbaman which has been substituted by methyl groups at the 2 and 2' positions, by methoxy groups at the 6, 6', and 12 positions, and by a hydroxy group at position 7. Isolated from Stephania tetrandra, it has been found to possess neuroprotective and anti-tumour activity. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antioxidant, an anti-HIV-1 agent, a neuroprotective agent and a plant metabolite. It is a macrocycle, a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid and an aromatic ether.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

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