Bioactivity | Usnic acid sodium, a lichen-derived secondary metabolite, has a unique dibenzofuran skeleton. Usnic acid sodium has excellent anticancer and antimicrobial properties. Usnic acid sodium significantly inhibits RANKL-mediated osteoclast formation and function by reducing the transcriptional and translational expression of NFATc1[1]. |
CAS | 34769-44-3 |
Formula | C18H15NaO7 |
Molar Mass | 366.30 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Kim KJ, et al. Effect of Usnic Acid on Osteoclastogenic Activity. J Clin Med. 2018 Oct 12;7(10). pii: E345. |