Crocetin

Application Notes

Crocetin was found to inhibit cell cycle progression at the G2-M phase and pancreatic tumor formation in nude mice. It has been shown to improve postshock recovery of cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It also inhibits pancreatic cancer cell proliferation and tumor progression in a xenograft mouse model.

Usage Statement

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Key Applications

Inhibitor of cell cycle progression

SKU	02193543-CF
Alternate Names	8,8´-Diapocarotenedioic acid; 2,6,11,15-Tetramethylhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaenedoic acid
Application Notes	Crocetin was found to inhibit cell cycle progression at the G2-M phase and pancreatic tumor formation in nude mice. It has been shown to improve postshock recovery of cellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It also inhibits pancreatic cancer cell proliferation and tumor progression in a xenograft mouse model.
Base Catalog Number	193543
Biochemical Physiological Actions	Crocetin may provide neuroprotection in rats by reducing the production of various neurotoxic molecules.
CAS #	27876-94-4
Format	Powder
Molecular Formula	C20H24O4
Molecular Weight	328.408 g/mol
Source	Gardenia jasminoides ellis
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.