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ALX-350-310

Revised 03-Apr-08

3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid
SYNONYMS	AKβBA
PRODUCT LINE	Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Natural Products - Antitumor Reagents

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ALX-350-310-M005		5 mg	130.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₃₂H₄₈O₅
MW:	512.7
CAS NUMBER:	67416-61-9
SOURCE/HOST:	Isolated from Boswellia serrata.
PURITY:	≥99% (HPLC, NMR)
APPEARANCE:	White to off-white solid.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in acetone, dichloromethane, diethyl ether or DMSO.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	-20°C
USE/STABILITY:	Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months when stored at -20°C.
HANDLING:	Protect from light.
HAZARD:	MAY BE CARCINOGENIC. HARMFUL.

Product Description

Shows antitumor and anti-inflammatory activities. Potent non-redox, noncompetitive 5-lipoxygenase and topoisomerase I and IIa inhibitor leading to apoptosis. 10-times more potent than 3-O-acetyl-β-boswellic acid (Prod. No. ALX-350-308). Exhibits in vivo efficacy in tumor growth and inhibition.

Product Specific Literature References

Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid induces apoptosis in HL-60 and CCRF-CEM cells and inhibits topoisomerase I: R.F. Hoernlein, et al.; J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 288, 613 (1999) Abstract; Full Text
Boswellic acids activate p42(MAPK) and p38 MAPK and stimulate Ca(2+) mobilization: A. Altmann, et al.; BBRC 290, 185 (2002) Abstract
Coupling of boswellic acid-induced Ca2+ mobilisation and MAPK activation to lipid metabolism and peroxide formation in human leucocytes: A. Altmann, et al.; Br. J. Pharmacol. 141, 223 (2004) Abstract; Full Text
Inhibition of IkappaB kinase activity by acetyl-boswellic acids promotes apoptosis in androgen-independent PC-3 prostate cancer cells in vitro and in vivo: T. Syrovets, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 280, 6170 (2005) Abstract; Full Text
Boswellic acids: biological actions and molecular targets: D. Poeckel & O. Werz; Curr. Med. Chem. 13, 3359 (2006), Review Abstract
Mechanisms underlying the anti-inflammatory actions of boswellic acid derivatives in experimental colitis: C. Anthoni, et al.; Am. J. Physiol. Gastrointest. Liver Physiol. 290, G1131 (2006) Abstract
Potentiation of antinociceptive effect of NSAIDs by a specific lipooxygenase inhibitor, acetyl 11-keto-beta boswellic acid: M. Bishnoi, et al.; Indian J. Exp. Biol. 44, 128 (2006) Abstract

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ALX-350-308

3-O-Acetyl-β-boswellic acid

Further Categories Containing This Product:

Natural Products - Protein Kinase Inhibitors • Natural Products - Topoisomerase Inhibitors • Lipoxygenases / Related Products • NF-kB Pathway Inhibitors • Natural Products - Anti-inflammatory Agents • Antitumor Agents (Apoptosis Inducers) • Natural Products - NF-kB Pathway Inhibitors • Natural Products - Apoptosis Inducers & Inhibitors

ALX-260-128

Revised 03-Apr-08

Actinonin
SYNONYMS	3[[1-[[2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl]-carbonyl]-2-methylpropyl]-carbamoyl]-octanohydroxamic acid
PRODUCT LINE	Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Antitumor Antibiotics

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ALX-260-128-M005		5 mg	90.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₁₉H₃₅N₃O₅
MW:	385.5
CAS NUMBER:	13434-13-4
SOURCE/HOST:	Synthetic.
PURITY:	≥98%
APPEARANCE:	White powder.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in 100% ethanol.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	-20°C

Product Description

Inhibitor of aminopeptidase M, leucine aminopeptidase and deformylase. Shows antitumor activity. Apoptosis inducer.

Product Specific Literature References

Production of actinonin, an inhibitor of aminopeptidase M, by actinomycetes: H. Umezawa, et al.; J. Antibiot. (Tokyo) 38, 1629 (1985) Abstract
Analgesic effect of actinonin, a new potent inhibitor of multiple enkephalin degrading enzymes: M. Hachisu, et al.; Life Sci. 41, 235 (1987) Abstract
Effects of an antibiotic protease inhibitor, actinonin on the growth within collagen gels of non-metastatic and metastatic mouse mammary tumors of the same origin: K. Sayama, et al.; Cancer Lett 94, 171 (1995) Abstract
Inhibition of alanyl aminopeptidase induces MAP-kinase p42/ERK2 in the human T cell line KARPAS-299: U. Lendeckel, et al.; BBRC 252, 5 (1998) Abstract
Antitumor activity of actinonin in vitro and in vivo: Y. Xu, et al.; Clin. Cancer Res. 4, 171 (1998) Abstract
Actinonin, a naturally occurring antibacterial agent, is a potent deformylase inhibitor: D.Z. Chen, et al.; Biochemistry 39, 1256 (2000) Abstract
Human mitochondrial peptide deformylase, a new anticancer target of actinonin-based antibiotics: M.D. Lee, et al.; J. Clin. Invest. 114, 1107 (2004) Abstract
Actinonin induces apoptosis in U937 leukemia cells: M. Grujic, et al.; Cancer Lett. 223, 211 (2005) Abstract

Further Categories Containing This Product:

Aminopeptidases / Related Products • Antitumor Agents (Enzyme Inhibitors) • Natural Products - Apoptosis Inducers & Inhibitors

ALX-350-329

Revised 21-May-08

Allicin
SYNONYMS	2-Propene-1-sulfinothioic acid S-2-propenyl ester Diallyl thiosulfinate
PRODUCT LINE	Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Natural Products - Antioxidants

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ALX-350-329-M001		1 mg	200.00 USD
ALX-350-329-M005		5 mg	690.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₆H₁₀OS₂
MW:	162.3
CAS NUMBER:	539-86-6
MERCK INDEX:	14: 261
SOURCE/HOST:	Synthetic.
PURITY:	≥98%
APPEARANCE:	Clear to slightly yellow liquid.
SHIPPING:	SHIPPED ON BLUE ICE
LONG TERM STORAGE:	-20°C

Product Description

Active metabolite of garlic. Exhibits antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiproliferative, chemopreventive, antihyperlipidaemic and antihypertensive effects. Inhibits telomerase activity. Induces apoptosis. Also inhibits inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS; NOS II) expression.

Product Specific Literature References

Allicin from garlic strongly inhibits cysteine proteinases and cytopathic effects of Entamoeba histolytica: S. Ankri, et al.; Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 41, 2286 (1997) Abstract
Effect of allicin and ajoene, two compounds of garlic, on inducible nitric oxide synthase: V.M. Dirsch, et al.; Atherosclerosis 139, 333 (1998) Abstract
Antimicrobial properties of allicin from garlic: S. Ankri & D. Mirelman; Microbes Infect. 1, 125 (1999), Review Abstract
Effect of purified allicin, the major ingredient of freshly crushed garlic, on cancer cell proliferation: K. Hirsch, et al.; Nutr. Cancer 38, 245 (2000) Abstract
The effects of allicin and enalapril in fructose-induced hyperinsulinemic hyperlipidemic hypertensive rats: A. Elkayam, et al.; Am. J. Hypertens. 14, 377 (2001) Abstract
Effects of allicin on both telomerase activity and apoptosis in gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells: L. Sun & X. Wang; World J. Gastroenterol. 9, 1930 (2003) Abstract
Allicin (from garlic) induces caspase-mediated apoptosis in cancer cells: S. Oommen, et al.; Eur. J. Pharmacol. 485, 97 (2004) Abstract
Antibacterial activity of a new, stable, aqueous extract of allicin against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: R.R. Cutler & P. Wilson; Br. J. Biomed. Sci. 61, 71 (2004) Abstract
The pungency of garlic: activation of TRPA1 and TRPV1 in response to allicin: L.J. Macpherson, et al.; Curr. Biol. 15, 929 (2005) Abstract
An overview of the antifungal properties of allicin and its breakdown products--the possibility of a safe and effective antifungal prophylactic: S.R. Davis; Mycoses 48, 95 (2005), Review Abstract
Thiolsulfinate allicin from garlic: inspiration for a new antimicrobial agent: R. Hunter, et al.; Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 1056, 234 (2005), Review Abstract
The antioxidant properties of garlic compounds: allyl cysteine, alliin, allicin, and allyl disulfide: L.Y. Chung; J. Med. Food 9, 205 (2006) Abstract
Effect of raw garlic vs commercial garlic supplements on plasma lipid concentrations in adults with moderate hypercholesterolemia: a randomized clinical trial: C.D. Gardner, et al.; Arch. Intern. Med. 167, 346 (2007) Abstract

Further Categories Containing This Product:

Active Substances from Fruit and Vegetables • NOS Inhibitors (NOS Induction & Enzyme Activity) • Natural Products - Chemopreventive Agents • Antitumor Agents (Anti-proliferative) • Natural Products with Antibiotic Activity • Natural Products - Nitric Oxide Pathway Modulators • Natural Products - Apoptosis Inducers & Inhibitors • TRPV1 Agonists and Antagonists / Related Products

ALX-350-016

Revised 31-Jul-08

(+)-Aphidicolin
PRODUCT LINE	Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Natural Products for Cell Cycle Research

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ALX-350-016-M001		1 mg	65.00 USD
ALX-350-016-M005		5 mg	260.00 USD
ALX-350-016-M025		25 mg	890.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₂₀H₃₄O₄
MW:	338.5
CAS NUMBER:	38966-21-1
MERCK INDEX:	14: 727
RTECS:	PB9185000
SOURCE/HOST:	Isolated from Nigrospora oryzae.
PURITY:	≥98%
APPEARANCE:	White to off-white solid.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in DMSO (50mg/ml), methanol (10mg/ml) or 100% ethanol; insoluble in water.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	+4°C

Product Description

Reversible inhibitor of eukaryotic nuclear DNA replication. Useful for cell synchronization. Blocks the cell cycle at early S phase. Prolongs the half life of DNA methyltransferase. Specific inhibitor of DNA polymerase α and δ in eukaryotic cells and in some viruses of animal origin. Acts synergistically with vincristine and doxorubicin. Apoptosis inhibitor/inducer.

Product Specific Literature References

X-Ray crystallographic determination of the structure of the antibiotic aphidicolin: a tetracyclic diterpenoid containing a new ring system: K.M. Brundret, et al.; J. C. S. Chem. Commun. 1027 (1972)
The production of aphidicolin by Nigrospora sphaerica: A.N. Starratt and S.R Loschiavo; Can. J. Microbiol. 20, 416 (1974)
Aphidicolin prevents mitotic cell division by interfering with the activity of DNA polymerase-alpha: S. Ikegami, et al.; Nature 275, 458 (1978) Abstract
Inhibition by aphidicolin of cell cycle progression and DNA replication in sea urchin embryos: S. Ikegami, et al.; J. Cell. Physiol. 100, 439 (1979) Abstract
New views of the biochemistry of eucaryotic DNA replication revealed by aphidicolin, an unusual inhibitor of DNA polymerase alpha: J.A. Huberman; Cell 23, 647 (1981) Abstract
Aphidicolin: a specific inhibitor of nuclear DNA replication in eukaryotes: S. Spadari, et al.; TIBS 7, 29 (1982)
Aphidicolin potentiates apoptosis induced by arabinosyl nucleosides in human myeloid leukemia cell lines: K. Kuwakado, et al.; Biochem. Pharmacol. 46, 1909 (1993) Abstract
Life, death and genomic change in perturbed cell cycles: R.T. Schimke, et al.; Philos. Trans. R. Soc. London B Biol. Sci. 345, 311 (1994) Abstract
Dissociation of nuclear and cytoplasmic cell cycle progression by drugs employed in cell synchronization: L. Urbani, et al.; Exp. Cell. Res. 219, 159 (1995) Abstract
Drug-induced apoptosis is not necessarily dependent on macromolecular synthesis or proliferation in the p53-negative human prostate cancer cell line PC-3: M.M. Borner, et al.; Cancer Res. 55, 2122 (1995) Abstract
TrkA neurogenic receptor regulates differentiation of neuroblastoma cells: W. Poluha, et al.; Oncogene 10, 185 (1995) Abstract
Coordinate regulation of G- and C strand length during new telomere synthesis: X. Fan and C.M. Price; Mol. Biol. Cell 8, 2145 (1997) Abstract; Full Text
Effect of aphidicolin on DNA methyltransferase in the nucleus: I. Suetake, et al.; Cell Struct. Funct. 23, 137 (1998) Abstract
Cytotoxicity of aphidicolin and its derivatives against neuroblastoma cells in vitro: synergism with doxorubicin and vincristine: M. Michaelis, et al.; Anticancer Drugs 11, 479 (2000) Abstract
Aphidicolin and bleomycin induced chromosome damage as biomarker of mutagen sensitivity: a twin study: B. Tedeschi, et al.; Mutat. Res. 546, 55 (2004) Abstract

Further Categories Containing This Product:

Natural Products - Other Tumor Promoters • Cell Cycle Blockers & Inhibitors / Related Products • Carcinogens & Tumor Promoters Other Products • Natural Products - DNA Replication Inhibitors • DNA Replication Inhibitors • Natural Products - Apoptosis Inducers & Inhibitors

ALX-350-095

Revised 03-Apr-08

Apicidin
SYNONYMS	cyclo-L-(2-Amino-8-oxodecanoyl)-L-(N-methoxy-tryptophan)-L-isoleucyl-D-pipecolinyl
PRODUCT LINE	Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Other Natural Products - DNA Regulation / Transcription

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ALX-350-095-M001		1 mg	50.00 USD
ALX-350-095-M005		5 mg	200.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₃₄H₄₉N₅O₆
MW:	623.8
CAS NUMBER:	183506-66-3
SOURCE/HOST:	Isolated from Fusarium sp.
PURITY:	≥95% (HPLC)
APPEARANCE:	White to off-white powder.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in DMSO or 100% ethanol.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	-20°C
HAZARD:	VERY TOXIC.

Product Description

Potent inhibitor of histone deacetylase (HDAC). Inhibits proliferation. Induces cell cycle arrest. Stimulates apoptosis of cancer cells. Antiprotozoal.

Product Specific Literature References

Apicidin: a novel antiprotozoal agent that inhibits parasite histone deacetylase: S.J. Darkin-Rattray, et al.; PNAS 93, 13143 (1996) Abstract
Apicidin, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, inhibits proliferation of tumor cells via induction of p21WAF1/Cip1 and gelsolin: J.W. Han, et al.; Cancer Res. 60, 6068 (2000) Abstract
Transcriptional activation of p21(WAF1/CIP1) by apicidin, a novel histone deacetylase inhibitor: J.S. Kim, et al.; BBRC 281, 866 (2001) Abstract
Broad spectrum antiprotozoal agents that inhibit histone deacetylase: structure-activity relationships of apicidin. Part 1: S.L. Colletti, et al.; Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 11, 107 (2001) Abstract
Broad spectrum antiprotozoal agents that inhibit histone deacetylase: structure-activity relationships of apicidin. Part 2: S.L. Colletti, et al.; Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 11, 113 (2001) Abstract
Structure and chemistry of apicidins, a class of novel cyclic tetrapeptides without a terminal alpha-keto epoxide as inhibitors of histone deacetylase with potent antiprotozoal activities: S.B. Singh, et al.; J. Org. Chem. 67, 815 (2002) Abstract
Apicidin, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, induces differentiation of HL-60 cells: J. Hong, et al.; Cancer Lett. 189, 197 (2003) Abstract
Activation of NF-kappaB by HDAC inhibitor apicidin through Sp1-dependent de novo protein synthesis: its implication for resistance to apoptosis: Y.K. Kim, et al.; Cell Death Differ. 13, 2033 (2006) Abstract
Apicidin, a novel histone deacetylase inhibitor, has profound anti-growth activity in human endometrial and ovarian cancer cells: T. Ueda, et al.; Int. J. Mol. Med. 19, 301 (2007) Abstract

Further Categories Containing This Product:

Cell Cycle Blockers & Inhibitors / Related Products • HDAC Inhibitors • Natural Products for Cell Cycle Research • Natural Products - Other Anti-infective Agents • Parasitic Diseases Other Products • Natural Products - Apoptosis Inducers & Inhibitors

ALX-385-008

Revised 13-Mar-08

Apigenin
SYNONYMS	4',5,7-Trihydroxyflavone
PRODUCT LINE	Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Flavones

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ALX-385-008-M010		10 mg	35.00 USD
ALX-385-008-M050		50 mg	105.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₁₅H₁₀O₅
MW:	270.2
CAS NUMBER:	520-36-5
MERCK INDEX:	14: 730
SOURCE/HOST:	Synthetic.
PURITY:	≥90% (HPLC)
APPEARANCE:	Light yellow to slightly brown powder.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in diluted potassium hydroxide or DMSO; slightly soluble in 100% ethanol (hot). Insoluble in water.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	+4°C
HAZARD:	IRRITANT.

Product Description

Antioxidant flavonoid. Has chemopreventive and antitumor properties. Induces apoptosis. Inhibits the proliferation of malignant tumor cells by G2/M arrest. MAP kinase (MAPK/ERK) inhibitor. Inhibits hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression.

Product Specific Literature References

Apigenin and tangeretin enhance gap junctional intercellular communication in rat liver epithelial cells: C. Chaumontet, et al.; Carcinogenesis 15, 2325 (1994) Abstract
Apigenin induces morphological differentiation and G2-M arrest in rat neuronal cells: F. Sato, et al.; BBRC 204, 578 (1994) Abstract
Reversion of v-H-ras-transformed NIH 3T3 cells by apigenin through inhibiting mitogen activated protein kinase and its downstream oncogenes: M.L. Kuo and N.C. Yang; BBRC 212, 767 (1995) Abstract
Structure-antioxidant activity relationships of flavonoids and phenolic acids: C.A. Rice-Evans, et al.; Free Radical Biol. & Med. 20, 933 (1996), (Review) Abstract
Apigenin inhibits endothelial-cell proliferation in G(2)/M phase whereas it stimulates smooth-muscle cells by inhibiting P21 and P27 expression: V. Trochon, et al.; Int. J. Cancer 85, 691 (2000) Abstract
Induction of caspase-dependent, p53-mediated apoptosis by apigenin in human neuroblastoma: R. Torkin, et al.; Mol. Cancer Ther. 4, 1 (2005) Abstract
Apigenin and cancer chemoprevention: progress, potential and promise: D. Patel, et al.; Int. J. Oncol. 30, 233 (2007), (Review) Abstract
Apigenin inhibits tumor angiogenesis through decreasing HIF-1alpha and VEGF expression: J. Fang, et al.; Carcinogenesis 28, 858 (2007) Abstract
Apigenin-induced cell cycle arrest is mediated by modulation of MAPK, PI3K-Akt, and loss of cyclin D1 associated retinoblastoma dephosphorylation in human prostate cancer cells: S. Shukla & S. Gupta; Cell Cycle 6, 1102 (2007) Abstract
Apigenin blocks lipopolysaccharide-induced lethality in vivo and proinflammatory cytokines expression by inactivating NF-kappaB through the suppression of p65 phosphorylation: C. Nicholas, et al.; J. Immunol. 179, 7121 (2007) Abstract

Further Categories Containing This Product:

MAPK Pathway Inhibitors • Hypoxia-inducible Factor [HIF] / Related Products • Natural Products - Protein Kinase Inhibitors • VEGFs & VEGF-Rs Other Products • Natural Products for Angiogenesis Research • Natural Products - Chemopreventive Agents • Antitumor Agents (Enzyme Inhibitors) • Natural Products - Apoptosis Inducers & Inhibitors • Antitumor Agents (Anti-proliferative) • Natural Products - Antitumor Reagents • Natural Products - Antioxidants

ALX-350-129

Revised 04-Dec-07

Aristoforin
PRODUCT LINE	Natural Products / Antibiotics
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Natural Products - Apoptosis Inducers & Inhibitors

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ALX-350-129-M001		1 mg	190.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₃₇H₅₄O₆
MW:	594.8
CAS NUMBER:	849215-53-8
PURITY:	≥95%
APPEARANCE:	White to yellow oil.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in DMSO or 100mM sodium hydrogen carbonate/2% DMSO.
SHIPPING:	SHIPPED ON BLUE ICE
LONG TERM STORAGE:	-20°C
HANDLING:	Protect from light.
HAZARD:	TOXIC.

Product Description

Stable and water-soluble derivative of hyperforin (Prod. No. ALX-350-097) inducing apoptosis. Antitumor agent. Inhibits sirtuins.

Product Specific Literature References

Aristoforin, a novel stable derivative of hyperforin, is a potent anticancer agent: M. Gartner, et al.; Chembiochem. 6, 171 (2005) Abstract
Phloroglucinol Derivatives Guttiferone G, Aristoforin, and Hyperforin: Inhibitors of Human Sirtuins SIRT1 and SIRT2: C. Gey, et al.; Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Engl. 46, 5219 (2007) Abstract

FORMULA:	C₆H₈O₆
MW:	176.1
CAS NUMBER:	50-81-7
MERCK INDEX:	14: 830
PURITY:	≥97%
APPEARANCE:	White to off-white solid.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in water, 100% ethanol or methanol.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	+20°C
USE/STABILITY:	Aqueous solutions are easily oxidized. Stable at pH 5.0-6.0.