Description: Withaferin A is a cell-permeable steroidal lactone from a medicinal plant Withania somnifera, a plant known in traditional Indian medicine.
Solubility ( literature ): Methanol, Ethanol, DMSO
Applications: Withaferin A has shown significant anticancer activity in animal studies. Withaferin A is an angiogenesis inhibitor . Withaferin A has immunomodulating properties. Withaferin A has radiosensitizing effect on cancer cells. Withaferin A has been reported to induce neuronal regeneration.
Composition: Ingredient type Fermentek product
Disclaimer: For Research use only, Not for Human or Drug use, Not extracted from humans or animals, Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Names and identifiers: Synonyms Withaferin 5,6-epoxy-4,22,27-trihydroxy-1-oxoergosta-2,24-dienoic acid delta-lactone RTECS: KE7288500
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Source: Withania somnifera
Chemical name: Withaferin A
InChl Key: DBRXOUCRJQVYJQ-CKNDUULBSA-N