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Shikonin

≥98% (HPLC), solid, Pyruvate kinase inhibitor, Calbiochem®

Synonym(s):

Shikonin, Pyruvate Kinase Inhibitor II

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H16O5
CAS Number:
517-89-5
Molecular Weight:
288.30
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00075680
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
solid
Quality level:
100
Storage condition:
OK to freeze, protect from light
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Product Name

Shikonin, A naphthoquinone found in the Chinese herb Shiunko.

Quality Level

100

description

RTECS - QL8000200

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, protect from light

color

red

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OC(CC=C(C)C)C1=CC(=O)c2c(c(ccc2O)O)C1=O

InChI

1S/C16H16O5/c1-8(2)3-4-10(17)9-7-13(20)14-11(18)5-6-12(19)15(14)16(9)21/h3,5-7,10,17-19H,4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

NEZONWMXZKDMKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A naphthoquinone found in the Chinese herb Lithospermum erythrorhizon. Possesses significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities. Inhibits TNF-α and B-16 melanoma-induced angiogenesis in mice. Blocks the expression of integrin αVβ3 and inhibits endothelial cells proliferation and migration in vitro. Also induces apoptosis in HL60 human promyelocytic leukemia cell line. Selectively blocks PKM2 (IC50<1 µM) over PKM1 and PKL activities (IC50 in the range of 10-20 µM), and inhibits cancer cell glycolysis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
TNF-α-induced and B-16 melanoma-induced angiogenesis
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Chen, J., et al. 2011. Oncogene30, 4297.
Li, H., et al. 1999. Phytother. Res.13, 236.
Yoon, Y., et al. 1999. Planta Med.65, 532.
Hisa, T., et al. 1998. Anticancer Res. 18, 783.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
565850-10MG04055977191943