| Bioactivity | Obtusin, isolated from Cassia obtusifolia Linn seed, is a highly selective and competitive human monoamine oxidase-A (hMAO-A) inhibitor with an IC50 of 11.12 μM and a Ki of 6.15 μM. Obtusin plays a preventive role in neurodegenerative diseases, especially anxiety and depression[1]. |
| Target | IC50: 11.12 μM (hMAO-A)Ki: 6.15 (hMAO-A) |
| Name | Obtusin |
| CAS | 70588-05-5 |
| Formula | C18H16O7 |
| Molar Mass | 344.32 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| 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) |
| Reference | [1]. Paudel P, et al. In Vitro and in Silico Human Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitory Potential of Anthraquinones, Naphthopyrones, and Naphthalenic Lactones from Cassia obtusifolia Linn Seeds. ACS Omega. 2019 Sep 18;4(14):16139-16152. |