Sesamin (+)

SKU: orb1304844

Description

Sesamin is a lignan from sesame oil that acts as a selective delta-5 desaturase inhibitor, impacting polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. It demonstrates significant neuroprotective activity in research models of cerebral ischemia, both in vitro and in vivo.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 607-80-7
• MW: 354.4
• Purity: >98%
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₈O₆
• SMILES: C1OC2=CC=[CH](C=C2O1)[C@H]1OC[C@H]2[C@@H]1CO[C@@H]2c1ccc2OCOc2c1
• Target: Antioxidant
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to 25 mg/ml)

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  Sesamin significantly enhances the activity of liver enzymes involved in fatty acid oxidation, such as Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, Acyl-CoA oxidase, 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase, Enoyl-CoA hydratase, and 3-Ketoacyl-CoA thiolase, as well as the activities of 2,4-Dienoyl-CoA reductase and Δ3,Δ2-Enoyl-CoA isomerase.
• In Vitro:
  In mice, the LD50 of orally administered sesamin is 3800 mg/kg; in rats, the LD50 is 6150 mg/kg.

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

Fsesamin, polyunsaturated, desaturase, delta, cerbral, biosynthesis, Sesamin

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

72307