Crocin (Standard)

SKU: orb3025737

Description

Crocin (Standard) is the standard substance of Crocin, and it is applicable for quantitative analysis, quality control, and related research in biochemical experiments. Crocin (Gardenia Yellow) is a water-soluble carotenoid pigment of saffron (Crocus sativus L. ) that has been used as a spice for flavoring and coloring food preparations, and in Chinese traditional medicine as an anodyne or tranquilizer. Crocin suppresses tumor necrosis factor (TNF)alpha-induced apoptosis of pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells by modulating mRNA expressions of Bcl-2 family proteins, which trigger downstream signals culminating in caspase-3 activation followed by cell death. Crocin prevented the activation of nSMase by enhancing the transcription of gamma-glutamylcysteinyl synthase, which contributes to a stable glutathione supply that blocks the activity of nSMase.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 42553-65-1
• MW: 976.96
• Formula: C₄₄H₆₄O₂₄
• SMILES: C\C(\C=C\C=C(/C)C(=O)OC1O[C@H](CO[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)=C/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)C(=O)O[C@@H]1O[C@H](CO[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,JAK,Apoptosis

Storage & Handling

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

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Gene Symbol

Endogenous Metabolite,JAK,Apoptosis