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AB141119

Epicatechin, Flavonoid

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MW 290.27 Da, Purity >99%. Flavonoid. Displays multiple biological effects including antioxidant, antinociceptive, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic effects.
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Chemical Structure - Epicatechin, Flavonoid (AB141119)
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Chemical Structure - Epicatechin, Flavonoid (AB141119)

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Key facts

CAS number

490-46-0

Purity

>99%

Form

Solid

form

Source

Camellia sinensis

Molecular weight

290.27 Da

Molecular formula

C<sub>1</sub><sub>5</sub>H<sub>1</sub><sub>4</sub>O<sub>6</sub>

PubChem

72276

Nature

Native

Solubility

Soluble in DMSO to 100 mM

Biochemical name

(-)-Epicatechin

Biological description

Flavonoid. Displays multiple biological effects including antioxidant, antinociceptive, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic effects.

Canonical smiles

C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O

Isomeric smiles

C1[C@H]([C@H](OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O)O

InChi

InChI=1S/C15H14O6/c16-8-4-11(18)9-6-13(20)15(21-14(9)5-8)7-1-2-10(17)12(19)3-7/h1-5,13,15-20H,6H2/t13-,15-/m1/s1

InChiKey

PFTAWBLQPZVEMU-UKRRQHHQSA-N

IUPAC Name

(2R,3R)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-3,5,7-triol

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Ambient - Can Ship with Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
The product can be stored for up to 12 months
Handling instructions

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Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.

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Refer to SDS for further information.

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Alkaline Phosphatase along with DNA Polymerase beta RACGAP1/MGCRACGAP DNA Polymerase iota and DNA Polymerase Kappa/POLK perform distinct mechanical functions. Alkaline Phosphatase catalyzes the removal of phosphate groups from molecules like nucleotides proteins and alkaloids. DNA Polymerase beta is an important player in DNA repair particularly in base-excision repair. It has a mass of approximately 39 kDa and expresses broadly in human tissues. RACGAP1/MGCRACGAP regulates cytoskeletal organization and cytokinesis. DNA Polymerase iota and Kappa are involved in translesion DNA synthesis allowing replication across damaged DNA. GAA (Glucosidase alpha acid) facilitates the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.
Biological function summary

These proteins contribute to cellular processes in diverse ways and might function independently or form complexes. Alkaline Phosphatase acts to regulate dephosphorylation impacting cellular activities like signal transduction and metabolism. DNA Polymerase beta's role in DNA repair forms part of the base-excision repair complex maintaining genome stability. RACGAP1/MGCRACGAP operates mainly during cytokinesis and interacts with the cytoskeleton. DNA Polymerase iota and Kappa help bypass DNA lesions during replication preventing stalling. GAA active in lysosomes helps in glycogen catabolism.

Pathways

These proteins integrate into important biological frameworks. DNA Polymerase beta is important in the base-excision repair pathway collaborating with other repair proteins like PARP1 and XRCC1. RACGAP1/MGCRACGAP involves itself in the mitotic pathway working with proteins like RhoA to control cell division. DNA Polymerase iota and Kappa participate in DNA damage tolerance pathways co-operating with other polymerases for lesion bypass. GAA plays a critical role in lysosomal degradation pathways to maintain glucose homeostasis.

These proteins associate with various conditions. Dysregulation of Alkaline Phosphatase may link to bone diseases like osteoporosis. Mutations in DNA Polymerase beta have associations with cancers due to compromised DNA repair. RACGAP1/MGCRACGAP is linked to certain cancers with abnormal cytokinesis. Errors in DNA Polymerase iota and Kappa can lead to increased susceptibility to mutagens and cancer development. Deficiency in GAA causes Pompe disease a glycogen storage disorder affecting muscles and liver. These proteins' involvement in disease pathways such as RAC pathways and nucleotide excision repair highlights their significance in health and disease.

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