Usnic acid

Overview

Usnic acid is a secondary metabolite of lichens with a unique dibenzofuran skeleton. Usnic acid inhibits DNA/RNA synthesis and has antibacterial activity. Usnic acid induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis and has anticancer activity. Usnic acid inhibits RANKL-mediated osteoclast formation and function by reducing the transcriptional and translational expression of NFATc1 . Usnic acid has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities by inhibiting lipid peroxidation and myeloperoxidase.

Application

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Product Information

• Catalog No.: HY-N0656
• CAS No.: 125-46-2
• Molecular Formula: C18H16O7
• Molecular Weight: 344.32
• Purity: 99.40%
• Storage: Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
• Solubility: 2 mg/mL (5.81 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic
• Availability: In-stock

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