Bioactivity | Pinoresinol is a lignol of plant origin serving for defense in a caterpillar. Pinoresinol drastically sensitizes cancer cells against TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) -induced apoptosis[1][2]. |
Invitro | Pinoresinol facilitated death-inducing signaling complex formation to trigger a caspase-8-dependent apoptotic cascade activation in TRAIL-resistant glioblastoma cells[2]. |
Name | Pinoresinol |
CAS | 487-36-5 |
Formula | C20H22O6 |
Molar Mass | 358.39 |
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) |