Kahweol

ALX-350-223

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GST activator

Induces glutathione S-transferase. Has anti-cancer, chemoprotective, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherosclerotic properties.

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Appearance	White to yellow solid.
CAS	6894-43-5
Couple Target	GST
Couple Type	Activator
Formula	C₂₀H₂₆O₃
MW	314.2
Purity	≥97% (UHPLC)
Solubility	Soluble in ethyl acetate, acetone or DMSO; insoluble in water.
Source	Natural product isolated from the unsaponifiable fraction of petroleum ether extract of coffee beans.

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Use/Stability	As indicated on product label or CoA when stored as recommended.
Long Term Storage	-20°C
Shipping	Ambient Temperature

Regulatory Status	RUO – Research Use Only

The coffee diterpene kahweol inhibits tumor necrosis factor-alpha-induced expression of cell adhesion molecules in human endothelial cells: H.G. Kim, et al.; Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 217, 332 (2006), Abstract
Cafestol and kahweol, two coffee specific diterpenes with anticarcinogenic activity: C. Cavin, et al.; Food Chem. Toxicol. 40, 1155 (2002), Abstract
The coffee-specific diterpenes cafestol and kahweol protect against aflatoxin B1-induced genotoxicity through a dual mechanism: C. Cavin, et al.; Carcinogenesis 19, 1369 (1998), Abstract
Chemoprotection against the formation of colon DNA adducts from the food-borne carcinogen 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (PhIP) in the rat: W.W. Huber, et al.; Mutat. Res. 376, 115 (1997), Abstract
Placental glutathione S-transferase (GST-P) induction as a potential mechanism for the anti-carcinogenic effect of the coffee-specific components cafestol and kahweol: B. Schilter, et al.; Carcinogenesis 17, 2377 (1996), Abstract
Effects of derivatives of kahweol and cafestol on the activity of glutathione S-transferase in mice: L.K. Lam, et al.; J. Med. Chem. 30, 1399 (1987), Abstract
Isolation and identification of kahweol palmitate and cafestol palmitate as active constituents of green coffee beans that enhance glutathione S-transferase activity in the mouse: L.K. Lam, et al.; Cancer Res. 42, 1193 (1982), Abstract
The chemistry of the coffee-bean: I. Concerning the unsaponifiable matter of the coffee-bean oil. Preparation and properties of kahweol: R.O. Bengis & R.J. Anderson; J. Biol. Chem. 97, 99 (1932), Full Text

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