| Bioactivity | Dehydroeffusol is a phenanthrene from medicinal herb Juncus effuses. Dehydroeffusol inhibits gastric cancer cell growth and tumorigenicity by selectively inducing tumor-suppressive endoplasmic reticulum stress and a moderate apoptosis. It shows very low toxicity[1][2]. |
| Invitro | Dehydroeffusol suppresses the expression of vasculogenic mimicry key gene VE-cadherin[2].Dehydroeffusol decreases the MMP2 expression and activity in gastric cancer cells[2]. |
| Name | Dehydroeffusol |
| CAS | 137319-34-7 |
| Formula | C17H14O2 |
| Molar Mass | 250.29 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |