Withaferin A

• UNSPSC Description:

  Withaferin A is a steroidal lactone isolated from Withania somnifera, inhibits NF-kB activation and targets vimentin, with potent antiinflammatory and anticancer activities. Withaferin A is an inhibitor of endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR) shedding.

• Target Antigen:

  Ferroptosis; NF-κB

• Type:

  Natural Products

• Related Pathways:

  Apoptosis;NF-κB

• Applications:

  Cancer-Kinase/protease

• Field of Research:

  Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/Withaferin_A.html

• Purity:

  99.92

• Solubility:

  DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

• Smiles:

  C[C@]([C@](CC[C@@]1(C)[C@@]2([H])CC[C@]1([H])[C@@H]([C@@](O3)([H])CC(C)=C(CO)C3=O)C)([H])[C@@]2([H])C4)(C(C=C5)=O)[C@@]6([C@H]5O)[C@@H]4O6

• Molecular Weight:

  470.60

• References & Citations:

  [1]Kaileh M, et al. Withaferin a strongly elicits IkappaB kinase beta hyperphosphorylation concomitant with potent inhibition of its kinase activity. J Biol Chem. 2007 Feb 16;282(7):4253-64. Epub 2006 Dec 6.|[2]Bargagna-Mohan P, et al. The tumor inhibitor and antiangiogenic agent withaferin A targets the intermediate filament protein vimentin. Chem Biol. 2007 Jun;14(6):623-34.|[3]Kakar SS, et al. Withaferin A (WFA) inhibits tumor growth and metastasis by targeting ovarian cancer stem cells. Oncotarget. 2017 Aug 10;8(43):74494-74505.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  4°C (Powder, protect from light)

• Clinical Information:

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number:

  5119-48-2