Soluble in chloroform, ethyl acetate, ethanol and methanol, Insoluble in water
Purity:
>99%
Storage:
at -20°C
Original QC Data:
Shipping Conditions:
Ambient Temp.
Price and Availability of Triptolide(PG490):
Size
Price
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10 mg
USD 98
In stock
20 mg
USD 158
In stock
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Biological Activity:
A potent naturally occuring immunosupressant and anti-inflammatory terpenoid. Induces apoptotic death in T lymphocytes (1) and tumor cells (2). Inhibits T-cell IL-2 expression (3) at the level of NF-κB transcriptional activation. Inhibits induction of MMP-3, MMP-13, and ADAMTS-4 in cell culture (4)
References:
Liacini et al (2005) Triptolide suppresses proinflammatory cytokine-induced matrix metalloproteinase and aggrecanase-1 gene expression in chondrocytes. Biochem.Biophys.Res.Comm. 327 320.