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Sigma-Aldrich

Betulinic Acid - CAS 472-15-1 - Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

3β-Hydroxy-20(29)-lupaene-28-oic Acid

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About This Item

Assay

>97% (HPLC)

form

solid

color

colorless

solubility

DMSO: 1 mg/mL

General description

Antitumor and anti-HIV agent. A pentacyclic triterpene that selectively inhibits human melanoma in cell culture and in animal models. Appears to act specifically on melanoma cells without affecting other types of tumors. The antitumor effects of betulinic acid appear to be associated with the induction of mitochondrial permeability transition pore that triggers apoptosis. Also acts as a potent inhibitor of Hh/Gli signaling pathway inhibitor (IC50 = 32 μM).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibits human melanoma in cell culture and in animal models
Target IC50:32 μM inhibiting Hh/Gli signaling pathway

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). DMSO stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Storage Class Code

10-13 - German Storage Class 10 to 13


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