(–)-Epicatechin

(–)-Epicatechin

CAT N°: 11807
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(?)-Epicatechin is a polyketide synthase-derived polyphenol flavonoid that has been found in T. cacao and has diverse biological activities.{63044,23115,15205,23116,63045} It scavenges DPPH (Item No. 14805) radicals in a cell-free assay when used at a concentration of 5 µM.{23115} (?)-Epicatechin inhibits COX-1 (IC50 = 3.2 ?M).{50297} It acts synergistically with epigallocatechin gallate (Item No. 70935) to induce apoptosis in, and reduce the proliferation of, PC-9 lung cancer cells when used at a concentration of 200 µM.{23116} (?)-Epicatechin (80 mg/kg) reduces LPS-induced increases in plasma creatinine and urea levels in a rat model of renal inflammation.{63045}

Territorial Availability: Available through Bertin Technologies only in France

  • Synonyms
    • 2R-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3R,5,7-triol
  • Correlated keywords
    • 2545-08-6 863644-80-8 863644-83-1 (-)-Epicatechol Theobroma COX1 PC9 NSC81161 Catechol Epicatechol
  • Product Overview:
    (?)-Epicatechin is a polyketide synthase-derived polyphenol flavonoid that has been found in T. cacao and has diverse biological activities.{63044,23115,15205,23116,63045} It scavenges DPPH (Item No. 14805) radicals in a cell-free assay when used at a concentration of 5 µM.{23115} (?)-Epicatechin inhibits COX-1 (IC50 = 3.2 ?M).{50297} It acts synergistically with epigallocatechin gallate (Item No. 70935) to induce apoptosis in, and reduce the proliferation of, PC-9 lung cancer cells when used at a concentration of 200 µM.{23116} (?)-Epicatechin (80 mg/kg) reduces LPS-induced increases in plasma creatinine and urea levels in a rat model of renal inflammation.{63045}

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