γ-Sitosterol

SKU: orb2943127

Description

γ-Sitosterol is a c-Myc inhibitor that suppresses proliferation in MCF-7 and A549 cancer cell lines, inducing G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis. It upregulates cyclin B/E expression. This phytosterol is used in cancer research, particularly for studying cell cycle regulation and apoptosis mechanisms in vitro.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 83-47-6
• MW: 414.707
• Formula: C₂₉H₅₀O
• SMILES: C[C@@]12[C@]([C@]3([C@@]([C@]4(C)C(=CC3)C[C@@H](O)CC4)(CC1)[H])[H])(CC[C@@]2([C@@H](CC[C@@H](C(C)C)CC)C)[H])[H]
• Target: Apoptosis,c-Myc

Storage & Handling

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

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

457801