Bioactivity | Monascin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Monascin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Monascin is a kind of azaphilonoid pigments extracted from Monascus pilosus-fermented rice (red-mold rice). Monascin also exhibits anti-tumor-initiating activity and anti-inflammatory activity with oral administration. Monascin inhibits the activation of NOR 1 (an NO donor). Monascin is a Nrf2 activator and PPARγ agonist. |
CAS | 21516-68-7 |
Formula | C21H26O5 |
Molar Mass | 358.43 |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |