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Apigenin
Description
A nonmutagenic flavonoid, shown to inhibit cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and protein kinase. It also induces apoptosis in breast cancer cells via the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/Akt-dependent pathway. A MAP kinase inhibitor.
Specifications
Cas No. 520-36-5
Product ID A6234
Product Name Apigenin
Chemical Name 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-(9CI)-4H- 1-Benzopyran-4-one
Synonym Apigenine; Apigenol; Chamomile; Spigenin; Versulin
Formula Wt. 270.24
Melting Point 345oC-350oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Moderately soluble in hot alcohol. Soluble in dilute KOH.
Store Temp Ambient
References Way TD, Kao MC, Lin JK. J Biol Chem. 279:4479-89 (2004). Osada M, Imaoka S, Funae Y. FEBS Letters. 575:59-63 (2004).
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