Alizarin is a natural dye. Alizarin can be extracted from the roots of madder plant. Alizarin activates AMPK and VEGFR2/eNOS pathway. Alizarin regulates PI3K/Akt and inhibits NF-kappaB pathway. Alizarin enhances CYP1A1 enzyme activity. Alizarin has protective effects on hypertension and vascular endothelial dysfunction. Alizarin has anti-tumor activity against multiple cancers including pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, osteosarcoma and liver cancer. Alizarin has been widely used as a pigment in textile fabrics and paintings[1][2][3][4][5][6][7].
Molecular Weight:
240.21
Purity:
99.48
CAS Number:
[72-48-0]
Formula:
C14H8O4
Target:
Akt,AMPK,Cytochrome P450,NF-kappaB,PI3K,VEGFR
Application Notes:
MCE Product type: Dye Reagents
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