| Bioactivity | Sesamin, abundant lignan found in sesame oil, is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis. Sesamin exerts effective neuroprotection against cerbral ischemia[1][2]. | |||||||||
| Invitro | Pretreated with sesamin, Excess generation of nitric oxide in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated rat primary microglia cells was significantly attenuated[1]. | |||||||||
| Name | Sesamin | |||||||||
| CAS | 607-80-7 | |||||||||
| Formula | C20H18O6 | |||||||||
| Molar Mass | 354.35 | |||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | |||||||||
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