| Bioactivity | Huperzine B is a Lycopodium alkaloid isolated from Huperzia serrata and a highly selective acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. Huperzine B can be uesd to can be used to improve Alzheimer's disease[1][2]. |
| Target | AChE |
| Name | Huperzine B |
| CAS | 103548-82-9 |
| Formula | C16H20N2O |
| Molar Mass | 256.34 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| 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) |
| Reference | [1]. Zhang HY, et al. Huperzine B, a novel acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, attenuates hydrogen peroxide induced injury in PC12 cells. Neurosci Lett. 2000 Sep 29;292(1):41-4. [2]. He XC, et al. Study on dual-site inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase: Highly potent derivatives of bis- and bifunctional huperzine B. Bioorg Med Chem. 2007 Feb 1;15(3):1394-408. |