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Gambogic Acid, Garcinia hanburyi

A cell-permeable caspase activator and an apoptosis inducer that was originally isolated from gamboge resin for its antimicrobial properties.

Synonym(s):

Gambogic Acid, Garcinia hanburyi, Guttic Acid, β-Guttiferin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C38H44O8
CAS Number:
2752-65-0
Molecular Weight:
628.75
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95% (TLC)

form

amorphous solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

color

orange

solubility

DMSO: 10 mg/mL
ethanol: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C38H44O8/c1-20(2)10-9-15-36(8)16-14-24-29(39)28-30(40)26-18-23-19-27-35(6,7)46-37(33(23)41,17-13-22(5)34(42)43)38(26,27)45-32(28)25(31(24)44-36)12-11-21(3)4/h10-11,13-14,16,18,23,27,39H,9,12,15,17,19H2,1-8H3,(H,42,43)/b22-13-/t23?,27?,36-,37?,38-/m1/s1

InChI key

GEZHEQNLKAOMCA-PLUQQRNKSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable caspase activator and an apoptosis inducer that was originally isolated from gamboge resin for its antimicrobial properties. Shown to inhibit the growth of HeLa and HEL cells minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC = 12.5 µg/ml).
A cell-permeable, anti-microbial xanthone orignally isolated from the gamboge resin of Garcinia hanburyi. Acts as a caspase activator and apoptosis inducer. Shown to inhibit the growth of HeLa and HEL cells (MIC = 12.5 µg/ml). Reported to block telomerase activity in SMMC-7721 cells. Shown to induce tyrosine kinase phosphatase SHP-1 and suppress Stat3 activation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
MIC = 12.5 µg/ml in inhibiting the growth of HeLa and HEL cells
Primary Target
Caspase activator and an apoptosis inducer
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Toxic & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (G)

Other Notes

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Prasad, S., et al. 2011. Cancer Prev. Res.4, 1084.
Guo, Q.L., et al. 2004. Acta Pharmacol. Sin.25, 769.
Asano, J., et al. 1996. Phytochemistry41, 815.

Legal Information

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

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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