Hypocrellin A

SKU: orb1301506

Description

Hypocrellin A is a natural perylenequinone that acts as a protein kinase C (PKC) inhibitor. Its activity is significantly enhanced by light, leading to studied applications in photodynamic therapy for tumors and antimicrobial research. This compound has also been shown to modulate immune responses by affecting MHC-restricted antigen presentation in experimental models.

Research Area

Cardiovascular Research, Cell Biology, Epigenetics & Chromatin, Infectious Disease & Virology, Protein Biochemistry, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 77029-83-5
• MW: 546.52
• Purity: 98.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₃₀H₂₆O₁₀
• SMILES: COc1cc(=O)c2c(O)c(OC)c3CC(C)(O)C(C(C)=O)c4c(OC)c(O)c5c6c(c(OC)cc5=O)c1c2c3c46
• Target: Parasite,Influenza Virus,Antibacterial,HIV Protease,Bcl-2 Family,VEGFR,Apoptosis,PKC
• Solubility: DMSO:19.23 mg/mL (35.19 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Bacterial, Inhibitor, Hypocrellin A, Parasite, inhibit, PKC, Protein kinase C

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Parasite,Influenza Virus,Antibacterial,HIV Protease,Bcl-2 Family,VEGFR,Apoptosis,PKC