Product Description: Dithranol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Dithranol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Dithranol (Anthralin) is an anthraquinone derivative, with potent anti-psoriatic effects. Dithranol can inhibit DNA replication and repair[1][2].
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References: [1]A Farkas, et al. Dithranol upregulates IL-10 receptors on the cultured human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT. Inflamm Res. 2001 Jan;50(1):44-9./[2]L Kemény , et al. Dithranol: a review of the mechanism of action in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris. Skin Pharmacol. 1990;3(1):1-20./[3]J M Clark, et al. Inhibition of DNA replication and repair by anthralin or danthron in cultured human cells. J Invest Dermatol. 1982 Jul;79(1):18-22.
CAS Number: 1143-38-0
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Research Area: Inflammation/Immunology
Target: DNA/RNA Synthesis