| Bioactivity | Kushenol A (Leachianone E) is isolated from the root of Sophora flavescent. Kushenol A is a non-competitive tyrosinase inhibitor to block the conversion of L-tyrosine to L-DOPA, shows IC50 and Kivalues of 1.1 μM and 0.4 μM, respectively[1]. Kushenol A is a flavonoid antioxidant, has inhibitory effects on alpha-glucosidase (IC50: 45 μM; Ki: 6.8 μM) and β-amylase[2]. Kushenol A is confirmed as potential inhibitors of enzymes targeted by cosmetics for skin whitening and aging[1]. |
| Invitro | Kushenol A (25 μM) exhibits a highly potent inhibitory activity on ABTS+ radical scavenging with an IC50 value of 9.7 ± 0.1 μM, and exhibits inhibits scavenging activity as a percentage 93.7% at 25 μM[1].Kushenol A (0-60 μg/ml; 24 hours) shows considerable cytotoxic effects against NSCLC cells, exhibits IC50 values of 5.3 μg/ml and 20.5 μg/ml for A549 and NCI‐H226 cells, respectively. It shows an IC50 value of 57.2 μg/ml for BEAS-2B cells[3]. Cell Viability Assay[3] Cell Line: |
| Name | Kushenol A |
| CAS | 99217-63-7 |
| Formula | C25H28O5 |
| Molar Mass | 408.49 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |