Hypocrellin B
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Hypocrellin B, a pigment isolated from the fungi Hypocrella bambusae and Shiraia bambusicola, is an apoptosis inducer. Hypocrellin B can be used as a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy of cancer. Hypocrellin B also has antimicrobial and antileishmanial activities.
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- Purity: 99.50%
- CAS No.: 123940-54-5
- Formula: C30H24O9
- Molecular Weight:528.51
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Storage:
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
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Biological Activity
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Cell Line
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Type | Value | Description | References |
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| BGC-823 | IC50 |
40 nM
Compound: 2
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Cytotoxicity against human BGC823 cells assessed as cell death preincubated for 5 hrs in dark condition followed by irradiation with a 532 nm laser of 20 J/cm2 for 1000 seconds measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against human BGC823 cells assessed as cell death preincubated for 5 hrs in dark condition followed by irradiation with a 532 nm laser of 20 J/cm2 for 1000 seconds measured after 24 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 22352922] |
Hypocrellin B (2.5 μM, 4 h) induces cell cytotoxicity 24 h after sonodynamic therapy (SDT) in HepG2 cells, and induces induce the early apoptosis[2].
Hypocrellin B shows antifungal and anti-parasite activity against C. albicans and Leishmania donovani respectively (IC50: 5 and 12.7 μg/mL)[3].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 123940-54-5
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 528.51
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Formula C30H24O9
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Color Brown to black
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SMILES
CC(C1)=C(C(C)=O)C(C2=C(C3=C(O)C=C4OC)C4=C5C(OC)=CC(O)=C6C5=C2C1=C(OC)C6=O)=C(OC)C3=O
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
Publications (1)
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Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : < 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)
* Hypocrellin B is usually formulated as a suspension.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (282 KB)
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SDS (394 KB)
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- Español - ES (394 KB)
- Swedish - SV (394 KB)
- Italian - IT (394 KB)
- Korean - KR (394 KB)
- Portuguese - PT (394 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Miller GG, et al. Preclinical assessment of hypocrellin B and hypocrellin B derivatives as sensitizers for photodynamic therapy of cancer: progress update. Photochem Photobiol. 1997 Apr;65(4):714-22. [Content Brief]
[2]. Wang X, et al. Hypocrellin B-mediated sonodynamic action induces apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Ultrasonics. 2012 Apr;52(4):543-6. [Content Brief]
[3]. Ma G, et al. Antimicrobial and antileishmanial activities of hypocrellins A and B. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2004 Nov;48(11):4450-2. [Content Brief]
[4]. Chang JE, et al. Hypocrellin B and paclitaxel-encapsulated hyaluronic acid-ceramide nanoparticles for targeted photodynamic therapy in lung cancer. J Photochem Photobiol B. 2016 May;158:113-21. [Content Brief]
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