Chemical Name |
Limonin |
CAS Number |
1180-71-8 |
MDL Number |
MFCD00075922 |
Molecular Formula |
C26H30O8 |
Molecular Weight |
470.51 |
Synonyms |
Limonoic acid 3,19:16,17 dilactone |
Introduction of 1180-71-8 :
Limonin is a triterpenoid enriched in citrus fruits, which has antivirus and antitumor ability. IC50 Value: Target: HIV; anticancer Limonin is a triterpenoid aglycone that is a bitter principle of citrus fruits. Limonin is chemically induced carcinogenesis inhibitor and HIV-1 replication inhibitor. Limonin has anti-proliferative, proapoptotic activity on several cancer cell lines and inhibits azoxymethane-induced colon cancer in rats. Limonin also inhibits HIV-1 replication in culturedf monocytes, macrophages, and mononuclear cells, perhaps by inhibition of HIV-1 protease activity.
Purity |
NLT 98% |
Storage |
at 20ºC 2 years |
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