| Description | Alpha-Amyrin (alpha-Amyrine) is an inhibitor of trypsin and chymotrypsin with antineoplastic effects. alpha-Amyrin can be used in studies about acting as a hepatomodulatory. |
| In vitro | Alpha-Amyrin induces the proliferation of human keratinocytes by about 18%[1]. |
| Synonyms | alpha-Amyrenol, α-Amyrin, alpha-Amyrine, Viminalol, α-香树脂醇 |
| molecular weight | 426.72 |
| Molecular formula | C30H50O |
| CAS | 638-95-9 |
| Storage | store at low temperature | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| References | 1. Biskup E, et al. Triterpenoid α-amyrin stimulates proliferation of human keratinocytes but does not protect them against UVB damage. Acta Biochim Pol. 2012;59(2):255-60. Epub 2012 May 11. |
| Citations | 1. Du Z, Gao F, Wang S, et al.Genome-Wide Investigation of Oxidosqualene Cyclase Genes Deciphers the Genetic Basis of Triterpene Biosynthesis in Tea Plants.Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.2024 |