| Bioactivity | Hypericin is a naturally occurring substance found in Hyperlcurn perforatum L. Hypericin is an inhibitor of PKC (protein kinase C), MAO (monoaminoxidase), dopamine-beta-hydroxylase, reverse transcriptase, telomerase and CYP (cytochrome P450). Hypericin shows antitumor, antiviral, antidepressive activities, and can induce apoptosis[1][2][3]. | ||||||||||||
| Invitro | Hypericin (0.25-4 μM; 24 h) inhibits the growth of fibroblasts (Fb), melanocytes (Mc), and keratinocytes (Kc)[2].Hypericin (3 μM; 24 h) treatment can induce cells apoptosis[2]. Cell Viability Assay[2] Cell Line: | ||||||||||||
| Name | Hypericin | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 548-04-9 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C30H16O8 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 504.44 | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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