Formosanin C

SKU: orb1304124

Description

Formosanin C (Polyphyllin B), a steroidal saponin from Rhizoma Paridis, exhibits pro-apoptotic and immunomodulatory properties. Its antitumor activity has been demonstrated in both in vitro cell cultures and in vivo animal models, supporting research in oncology and immunology.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology, Protein Biochemistry, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 50773-42-7
• MW: 1015.18
• Purity: 99.93% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₅₁H₈₂O₂₀
• SMILES: CC1C2C(CC3C4CC=C5CC(CCC5(C)C4CCC23C)OC2OC(CO)C(OC3OC(C)C(OC4OC(C)C(O)C(O)C4O)C(O)C3O)C(O)C2OC2OC(C)C(O)C(O)C2O)OC11CCC(C)CO1
• Target: Apoptosis|||Caspase
• Solubility: DMSO:250 mg/mL (246.26 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Attenuation of formosanin C-induced change of Deltapsi(m) by caspase-2 inhibitor (Z-VDVAC) implies that caspase-2 acts upstream of the mitochondria. Blockage of formosanin C-induced apoptotic process by using either permeability transition pore inhibitor (cyclosporine A) or caspase-9 inhibitor (Z-LEHD) demonstrates the necessity of mitochondria and caspase-9 in formosanin C-induced apoptosis of HT-29 cells.
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Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

Polyphyllin B, Inhibitor, Formosanin C, inhibit, Apoptosis, Caspase-2

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

328441