Description
Monascin is a natural product found in Monascus purpureus, Monascus kaoliang, and Monascus pilosus. Monasxin has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities.
Monascin
Product ID M578522
Cas No. 21516-68-7
Purity ≥98%
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Product Info
| Cas No. | 21516-68-7 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C21H26O5 |
| Formula Wt. | 358.4 |
| IUPAC Name | (3S,3aR,9aR)-3-hexanoyl-9a-methyl-6-[(E)-prop-1-enyl]-3,3a,4,8-tetrahydrofuro[3,2-g]isochromene-2,9-dione |
| Synonym | Monascoflavin |
Shipping and Storage
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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References
R-J Chen, C-M Hung, Y-L Chen, et al. Monascuspiloin induces apoptosis and autophagic cell death in human prostate cancer cells via the Akt and AMPK signaling pathways. J Agric Food Chem. (2012) 60:7185-93.
K-Y Chen, J-A Lin, H-YuYao, et al. Monascin accelerates anoikis in circulating tumor cells and prevents breast cancer metastasis. Oncol Lett. (2020) 5:166.
J-Ru Lai, Y-W Hsu,T-M Pan, et al. Monascin and Ankaflavin of Monascus purpureus Prevent Alcoholic Liver Disease through Regulating AMPK-Mediated Lipid Metabolism and Enhancing Both Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Oxidative Systems. Molecules. (2021) 2:6301.