Replaces Prod. #: BML-FR102
Active component of propolis from honeybee hives, known to have anti-mitogenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. Potent and specific inhibitor of NF-κB activation, induced by TNF-α (Prod. No.
ALX-522-008 (human) or Prod. No.
ALX-522-009 (mouse)), PMA (Prod. No.
ALX-445-004) and other inflammatory agents.
Exhibits inhibitory activity against HIV-1 integrase (IC
50=7µM). Suppresses lipid peroxidation and inhibits ornithine decarboxylase, protein tyrosine kinase and lipoxygenase activities. Induces apoptosis.
Product Specification
| Alternative Name: | CAPE, Phenethyl caffeiate, Caffeic acid phenethyl ester |
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| Formula: | C17H16O4 |
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| MW: | 284.3 |
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| Purity: | ≥97% (HPLC) |
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| Appearance: | White to off-white crystalline solid. |
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| CAS: | 115610-29-2 |
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| Source/Host: | Synthetic. |
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| Solubility: | 10mg/ml soluble in DMSO, 100% ethanol, methanol, acetone or acetonitrile; insoluble in water. |
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| Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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| Use/Stability: | Stable for at least one year after receipt when stored at -20°C. |
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| Hazard: | IRRITANT. |
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| Handling: | Protect from light and moisture. |
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Product Literature References
Drastic effect of several caffeic acid derivatives on the induction of heme oxygenase-1 expression revealed by quantitative real-time RT-PCR: K. Suzuki, et al.; Biofactors
28, 151 (2006),
Abstract;
Caffeic acid derivatives: in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory properties: F.M. da Cunha, et al.; Free Radic. Res.
38, 1241 (2004),
Abstract;
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester inhibits T-cell activation by targeting both nuclear factor of activated T-cells and NF-kappaB transcription factors: N. Marquez, et al.; J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.
308, 993 (2004),
Abstract;
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester induces leukocyte apoptosis, modulates nuclear factor-kappa B and suppresses acute inflammation: Z. Orban, et al.; Neuroimmunomodulation
7, 99 (2000),
Abstract;
Inhibitory effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester on the activity and expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in human oral epithelial cells and in a rat model of inflammation: P. Michaluart, et al.; Cancer Res.
59, 2347 (1999),
Abstract;
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester is a potent and specific inhibitor of activation of nuclear transcription factor NF-kappa B: K. Natarajan, et al.; PNAS
93, 9090 (1996),
Abstract;
Apoptosis and altered redox state induced by caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) in transformed rat fibroblast cells: C. Chiao, et al.; Cancer Res.
55, 3576 (1995),
Abstract;
Hydroxylated aromatic inhibitors of HIV-1 integrase: T.R. Burke Jr., et al.; J. Med. Chem.
38, 4171 (1995),
Abstract;