Application

Isoliquiritigenin has been used: as a bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) agonist in zebrafish embryos as a guanylyl cyclase activator in zebrafish embryos to test its antitumor and antiviral effects against Epstein-Barr virus-associated gastric carcinoma

Biochem/physiol Actions

Isoliquiritigenin is a soluble guanylyl cyclase activator and possesses antitumor activity. It also possesses antioxidant, antiplatelet and estrogenic properties.

Caution

Photosensitive, hygroscopic

Features and Benefits

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General description

Isoliquiritigenin is an aromatic ketone and belongs to the chalcone group of compound. It is derived from licorice and is a component in medicine and food.

Other Notes

Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. I3766.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.

Packaging

10 mg in poly bottle