| Description | Lumichrome is an endogenous compound in humans, produced by photodegradation of riboflavin. It utilizes a p53-dependent mechanism to inhibit growth and induce apoptosis in human lung cancer cells. |
| Synonyms | 槐定碱, 别苦参碱 |
| molecular weight | 248.36 |
| Molecular formula | C15H24N2O |
| CAS | 641-39-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 22.5 mg/mL (90.59 mM) |
| References | 1. Higashiyama K, et al. Implication of the descending dynorphinergic neuron projecting to the spinal cord in the (+)-matrine- and (+)-allomatrine-induced antinociceptive effects. Biol Pharm Bull. 2005 May;28(5):845-8. |