Cryptotanshinone

- Overview
  - Cryptotanshinone is one of several bioactive tanshinones extracted from the Chinese medicinal herb, Salvia mitiorrhiza. It exhibits a variety of bioactivity including antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, but has more recently gained interest for its promise in the field of cancer treatment.
    
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    Background
    
    Cryptotanshinone's antitumor activity comes from its ability to inhibit STAT3 phosphorylation, which downstream inhibits cell growth promoter cyclin D1, and interferes with apoptosis inhibitors survivin and Bcl-xL.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    35825-57-1
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C19H20O3
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    296.36
    
    Storage
    
    2-8°C
    
    * For research use only