| Description | ar-Turmerone ((+)-ar-Turmerone) is a major bioactive compound of the herb Curcuma longa with anti-tumorigenesis and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2][3]. ar-Turmerone ((+)-ar-Turmerone) exerts positive modulation on murine DCs, induces NSC proliferation. And it constitutes a promising therapeutic agent for various neurologic disorders[4][5]. ar-turmerone ((+)-ar-Turmerone) activates apoptotic protein in human lymphoma U937 cells[3]. |
| Synonyms | (+)-ar-Turmerone |
| molecular weight | 216.324 |
| Molecular formula | C15H20O |
| CAS | 532-65-0 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. Liju VB, et al. An evaluation of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antinociceptive activities of essential oil from Curcuma longa. L. Indian J Pharmacol. 2011 Sep;43(5):526-31. 2. Yue GG, et al. Evaluation of in vitro anti-proliferative and immunomodulatory activities of compounds isolated from Curcuma longa. Food Chem Toxicol. 2010 Aug-Sep;48(8-9):2011-20. 3. Lee Y, et al. Activation of apoptotic protein in U937 cells by a component of turmeric oil. BMB Rep. 2009 Feb 28;42(2):96-100. 4. Yonggang T, et al. Maturation and upregulation of functions of murine dendritic cells (DCs) under the influence of purified aromatic-turmerone (AR). Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2012 Oct;8(10):1416-24. 5. Hucklenbroich J, et al. Aromatic-turmerone induces neural stem cell proliferation in vitro and in vivo. Stem Cell Res Ther. 2014 Sep 26;5(4):100. |