Asclepias curassavica L.
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Asclepias curassavica L. (1)
Calactin
Cat. No.: HY-167237
CAS No.: 20304-47-6
- Formula: C29H40O9
- Molecular Weight: 532.63
Calactin is a glycoside that can be isolated from Asclepias curassavica L.. Calactin activates caspase-3, caspase-8, caspase-9, and phosphorylates ERK. Calactin induces DNA damage, apoptosis, PARP cleavage, G2/M phase cell cycle arrest, shifts Bax/Bcl-2 expression, and shows anti-proliferation effects in leukemia cells. Calactin can be used for the research of leukemia.
