Product Description: 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].
Formula: C18H15NaO7
References: [1]Kim KJ, et al. Effect of Usnic Acid on Osteoclastogenic Activity. J Clin Med. 2018 Oct 12;7(10). pii: E345.