Product Description: Macelignan ((+)-Anwulignan; Anwuligan)?is an orally active lignan isolated from Myristica fragrans. Macelignan possesses many pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetes, and neuroprotective activities[1][2][3].
Applications: Neuroscience-Neurodegeneration
Formula: C20H24O4
References: [1]Anggakusuma, et al. Effects of macelignan isolated from Myristica fragrans Houtt. on UVB-induced matrix metalloproteinase-9 and cyclooxygenase-2 in HaCaT cells. J Dermatol Sci/[2]Jiyoung Yeo, et al. Effects of a multi-herbal extract on type 2 diabetes. Chin Med. 2011 Mar 4;6:10./[3]Chun-Ai Cui, et al. Macelignan attenuates LPS-induced inflammation and reduces LPS-induced spatial learning impairments in rats. Neurosci Lett. 2008 Dec 19;448(1):110-4.
CAS Number: 107534-93-0
Molecular Weight: 328.40
Compound Purity: 99.95
Research Area: Cancer; Metabolic Disease; Inflammation/Immunology; Neurological Disease
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: COX