Alpha-Amyrin

SKU: orb1297469

Description

Alpha-Amyrin is a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid that acts as an inhibitor of serine proteases trypsin and chymotrypsin. It exhibits antineoplastic properties and hepatomodulatory activity, making it a compound of interest for cancer and liver disease research in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Neuroscience, Protein Biochemistry, Signal Transduction, Stem Cell & Developmental Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 638-95-9
• MW: 426.72
• Purity: 99.96% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₃₀H₅₀O
• SMILES: C[C@]12[C@@]3(C)C([C@]4([C@@](C)(CC3)CC[C@@H](C)[C@@H]4C)[H])=CC[C@@]1([C@]5(C)[C@@](CC2)(C(C)(C)[C@@H](O)CC5)[H])[H]
• Target: Caspase,GSK-3,COX,Serine Protease,ROS,ERK,Apoptosis,Cytochromes P450

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Alpha-Amyrin induces the proliferation of human keratinocytes by about 18%.

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

a-Amyrenol, a-Amyrin, a-Amyrine, alpha-Amyrenol, Alpha-Amyrin, alpha-Amyrine, SerineProtease, Serine Protease, P450, ROS, Viminalol, α-Amyrenol, α-Amyrin, α-Amyrine, Trypsin

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

73170