Cafestol

Application Notes

Cafestol is a natural extract which induces glutathione S-transferase. It is used to study mechanisms of anti-oxidation related to hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress and DNA damage.

Usage Statement

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SKU	02193745-CF
Application Notes	Cafestol is a natural extract which induces glutathione S-transferase. It is used to study mechanisms of anti-oxidation related to hydrogen peroxide induced oxidative stress and DNA damage.
Base Catalog Number	193745
Biochemical Physiological Actions	Cafestol acts as a GST(glutathione S-transferase) inducer. Exhibits chemoprotective activity, reducing the genotoxicity of several carcinogens. Cafestol is a natural product isolated from the unsaponifiable fraction of petroleum ether extract of coffee beans.
CAS #	469-83-0
Format	Powder
Molecular Weight	316.441 g/mol
Refractive Index	1.60 (Predicted) (lit.)
RTECS Number	PB9185090
Source	Coffee Beans
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.