Bixin (Standard)

• Description:

  Bixin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Bixin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications.Bixin is an orally active carotenoid found in the seeds of Bixa orellana. Bixin induces apoptosis in cancer cells. Bixin possessing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant activities. Bixin treatment ameliorated cardiac dysfunction through inhibiting fibrosis, inflammation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation.

• UNSPSC:

  12352211

• Target:

  Apoptosis; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) ; Reference Standards

• Related Pathways:

  Apoptosis; Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB; Others

• Field of Research:

  Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology; Cardiovascular Disease

• Smiles:

  OC (/C=C/C (C) =C/C=C/C (C) =C/C=C/C=C (C) /C=C/C=C (C) \C=C\C (OC) =O) =O

• Molecular Formula:

  C25H30O4

• Molecular Weight:

  394.50

• References & Citations:

  [1]Xu Z, et al. Bixin ameliorates high fat diet-induced cardiac injury in mice through inflammation and oxidative stress suppression. Biomed Pharmacother. 2017 May;89:991-1004.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Room temperature

• Scientific Category:

  Reference Standards

• CAS Number:

  6983-79-5