| Bioactivity | Physalin A is a withanolide isolated from Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii. Physalin A induces apoptosis associated with up-regulation of caspase-3 and caspase-8 expression. Physalin A induces autophagy, found to antagonize apoptosis in HT1080 cells. Physalin A has the potential for the research of cancer disease[1]. |
| Name | Physalin A |
| CAS | 23027-91-0 |
| Formula | C28H30O10 |
| Molar Mass | 526.53 |
| 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) |