For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
Monascin (Cat.No:I017290) is a kind of azaphilonoid pigments extracted from Monascus pilosus-fermented rice (red-mold rice). Monascin also exhibits anti-tumor-initiating activity and anti-inflammatory activity with oral administration. Monascin inhibits the activation of NOR 1 (an NO donor). Monascin (0.0025% in drinking water; mice) appears effective for the inhibition of UVB-initiated carcinogenesis on mouse skin.
| Catalog Number | I017290 |
| CAS Number | 21516-68-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C₂₁H₂₆O₅ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Target | Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor |
| Reference | [1]. Akihisa T, et al. Anti-tumor-initiating effects of monascin, an azaphilonoid pigment from the extract of Monascus pilosus fermented rice (red-mold rice). Chem Biodivers. 2005 Oct;2(10):1305-9.<br>[2]. Lee CL, et al. Monascus fermentation of dioscorea for increasing the production of cholesterol-lowering agent–monacolin K and antiinflammation agent–monascin. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2006 Oct;72(6):1254-62. |
