Ankaflavin

Ankaflavin

Ankaflavin

$265.00 - 1 mg

$930.00 - 5 mg

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Code
BIA-A3127
Synonyms
-
CAS #
50980-32-0
Molecular Formula
C23H30O5
Molecular Weight
386.5
Purity
>95% by HPLC
Long Term Storage
-20°C
Solubility
Soluble in methanol, DMSO.

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Ankaflavin is a reddish pigment produced by Monascus sp. first reported by Manchard and co-workers at London University and Taiwan National University in 1973. Ankaflavin is structurally closely related to monascin. Ankaflavin has cytotoxic, immunosuppressive, hypolipidemic and antiinflammatory properties.

References

  • Isolation and structure of ankaflavin: A new pigment from Monascus anka. Manchard P.S. et al. Phytochem. 1973, 12, 2531.
  • Ankaflavin from Monascus-fermented red rice exhibits selective cytotoxic effect and induces cell death on Hep G2 Cells. Su N-W. et al. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2005, 53, 1949.
  • Azaphilones, furanoisophthalides, and amino acids from the extracts of Monascus pilosus-fermented rice (red-mold rice) and their chemopreventive effects. Akisi T. et al. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2005, 53, 562.

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