| Bioactivity | Punicalagin is a polyphenol ingredient isolated from Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) or the leaves of Terminalia catappa L.. Punicalagin is a reversible and non-competitive 3CLpro inhibitor and inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication in vitro. Punicalagin is an anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV) agent and has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. Punicalagin has the potential for the research of COVID-19[1][2][3]. |
| Invitro | Punicalagin (100 mg/ml) induces apoptosis in HT-29, HCT116 colon cells[1].Punicalagin slightly inhibits the PLpro activity with an IC50 of over 50 μM. Punicalagin inhibits the plaque formation of SARS-CoV-2 in a dose-dependent manner, with EC50 values of 7.20 μM[4]. Punicalagin binds at an allosteric site in the dimer interface. Punicalagin inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication by a mechanism other than preventing S-mediated viral entry[4]. |
| Name | Punicalagin |
| CAS | 65995-63-3 |
| Formula | C48H28O30 |
| Molar Mass | 1084.72 |
| 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) |