84-79-7
84-79-7
Chemical Structure
Lapachol
- CAS No.: 84-79-7
- Formula:C15H14O3
- Molecular Weight:242.27
IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy-3-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)naphthalene-1,4-dione
InChIKey: CIEYTVIYYGTCCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: O=C(C(CC=C(C)C)=C1O)C2=CC=CC=C2C1=O
Biological Activity: Lapachol, a natural naphthoquinone, is an orally active, potent DHODH inhibitor. Lapachol has immunosuppressive activity on lymphocytes through its direct ability to block DHODH activity and inhibit pyrimidine synthesis. Lapachol is a vitamin K antagonist with antitumor activity and can inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis in neoplastic cells. Lapachol has anti-Leishmania activity[1][2][3].
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Lapachol | 99.49% | Lapachol, a natural naphthoquinone, is an orally active, potent DHODH inhibitor. Lapachol has immunosuppressive activity on lymphocytes through its direct ability to block DHODH activity and inhibit pyrimidine synthesis. Lapachol is a vitamin K antagonist with antitumor activity and can inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis in neoplastic cells. Lapachol has anti-Leishmania activity. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Lapachol (Standard) | ≥98% | Lapachol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Lapachol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Lapachol, a natural naphthoquinone, is an orally active, potent DHODH inhibitor. Lapachol has immunosuppressive activity on lymphocytes through its direct ability to block DHODH activity and inhibit pyrimidine synthesis. Lapachol is a vitamin K antagonist with antitumor activity and can inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis in neoplastic cells. Lapachol has anti-Leishmania activity. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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References
- [1]. Raphael S Peres, et al. Lapachol, a compound targeting pyrimidine metabolism, ameliorates experimental autoimmune arthritis. Arthritis Res Ther. 2017 Mar 7;19(1):47. [Content Brief]
- [2]. Masayo Maeda, et al. Promotion or suppression of experimental metastasis of B16 melanoma cells after oral administration of lapachol. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2008 Jun 1;229(2):232-8. [Content Brief]
- [3]. Iasmin Aparecida Cunha Araújo, et al. Efficacy of lapachol on treatment of cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis. Exp Parasitol. 2019 Apr:199:67-73. [Content Brief]
