Bioactivity | Catharanthine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Catharanthine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Catharanthine ((+)-3,4-Didehydrocoronaridine), a constituent of anticancer vinca alkaloids, inhibits voltage-operated L-type Ca2+ channel (VOCC). Catharanthine has IC50s of 220 μM and 8 μM for VOCC currents in cardiomyocytes and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), respectively. Catharanthine lowers blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR). Catharanthine has anti-cancer activity. |
CAS | 2468-21-5 |
Formula | C21H24N2O2 |
Molar Mass | 336.43 |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |