[6]-Gingerol, Zingiber officinale

An antitumor, apoptosis-inducing compound of the ginger family that blocks EGF-induced cell transformation by inhibiting the activation of Activator Protein-1 (AP-1). Also increases the Ca²⁺-ATPase activity in cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum (EC₅₀ = 4 µM) and increases Ca²⁺ uptake.

Phytochemical compound isolated from the extract of rhizome of ginger. Along with other related compounds found in ginger extracts inhibits prostaglandin and leukotriene biosynthesis through the suppression of 5-lipoxygenase and prostaglandin synthetase. Also exhibits anti-tumor and apoptosis-inducing effects. Blocks EGF-induced cell transformation by inhibiting the activation of Activator protein-1 (AP-1). Shown to inhibit the EGF-induced, sequence-specific DNA-binding of AP-1. Does not effect EGF-induced phosphorylation of ERK or p38 kinases. Also increases the Ca²⁺-ATPase activity of the sarcoplasmic reticulum (EC₅₀ = 4 µM).

Cell permeable: no

EC50 = 4 µM increasing the Ca2+-ATPase activity in cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum

Primary Target
Activator Protein-1 (AP-1)

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Packaged under inert gas

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months -20°C.

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