l General Information |
Product Name | Shikonin |
General description | Shikonin, a potent and specific Pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) inhibitor, is a major component of zicao (purple gromwell, the dried root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon), a Chinese herbal medicine with various biological activities. It is also an inhibitor of TMEM16A chloride channel activity using cell-based fluorescent-quenching assay. |
Synonym | Anchusin, Anchusa acid, Alkanna Red, C.I. 75535, Isoarnebin 4, NSC 252844 |
Purity | ≥98.5%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 517-89-5 |
Formula | C16H16O5 | Molecular Weight | 288.3 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥45mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥5mg/mL |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
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 |
