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Chrysin (CAS 480-40-0)

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Alternate Names:
5,7-Dihydroxyflavone
Application:
Chrysin is an inhibitor of HIF-1α (hypoxia-inducible factor-1α)
CAS Number:
480-40-0
Purity:
98%
Molecular Weight:
254.24
Molecular Formula:
C15H10O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Chrysin, also referred to as 5,7-dihydroxyflavone, is a naturally occurring antioxidant flavonoi present in various plants such as honey, propolis, and the passionflower vine. In vitro research on chrysin has revealed its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic properties, along with its ability to modulate the activity of specific enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters. For instance, it has shown the potential to influence the activity of aromatase, an enzyme involved in estrogen production. Moreover, chrysin has exhibited inhibitory effects on cancer cell growth and inflammation by influencing the activity of specific enzymes and hormones. It was discovered that Chrysin inhibits HIF-1α (hypoxia-inducible factor-1α) and induces apoptosis.


Chrysin (CAS 480-40-0) References

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  2. [Preparation of a prekallikrein concentrate and determination of its activator in blood derivatives].  |  Simonianová, E. 1992. Cesk Farm. 41: 8-9. PMID: 1586974
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  4. Chrysin inhibits expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha through reducing hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha stability and inhibiting its protein synthesis.  |  Fu, B., et al. 2007. Mol Cancer Ther. 6: 220-6. PMID: 17237281
  5. Chrysin: Sources, beneficial pharmacological activities, and molecular mechanism of action.  |  Mani, R. and Natesan, V. 2018. Phytochemistry. 145: 187-196. PMID: 29161583
  6. Impact of chrysin on the molecular mechanisms underlying diabetic complications.  |  Farkhondeh, T., et al. 2019. J Cell Physiol. 234: 17144-17158. PMID: 30916403
  7. Chrysin: Pharmacological and therapeutic properties.  |  Naz, S., et al. 2019. Life Sci. 235: 116797. PMID: 31472146
  8. Chrysin Improves Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Disorders by Regulating the AMPK/PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway in Insulin-Resistant HepG2 Cells and HFD/STZ-Induced C57BL/6J Mice.  |  Zhou, YJ., et al. 2021. J Agric Food Chem. 69: 5618-5627. PMID: 33979145
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Chrysin, 1 g

sc-204686
1 g
$38.00