(R,S)-Sulforaphane, antagonist of Ah receptor
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MW 177.3 Da, Purity >98%. Potent, non-competitive antagonist of the aryl hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor (IC50 = 1 μM). Isothiocyanate. Induces epoxide hydrolase. Anticarcinogenic. Active in vivo and in vitro.
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Azoreductase, Cytochrome b 5 reductase, DHQU, DIA 4, DT-diaphorase, DTD, Diaphorase (NADH/NADPH), Diaphorase (NADH/NADPH) (cytochrome b 5 reductase), Diaphorase 4, Dioxin inducible 1, HEP-NOS, Hepatocyte NOS, Inducible NO synthase, Inducible NOS, Inducible nitric oxide synthase, MAC NOS, Macrophage NOS, Menadione reductase, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase [quinone] 1, NAD(P)H dehydrogenase quinone 1, NAD(P)H menadione oxidoreductase 1 dioxin inducible, NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1, NAD(P)H: menadione oxidoreductase 1 dioxin inducible 1, NAD(P)H:Quinone acceptor oxidoreductase type 1, NAD(P)H:menadione oxidoreductase 1, NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1, NAD(P)H:quinone oxireductase, NF-E2-related factor 2, NF2L2_HUMAN, NMOR 1, NMOR I, NOS, NOS type II, NOS2A, NOS2A, Inducible, Hepatocyte, NOS2_HUMAN, NQO1_HUMAN, NRF2, Nfe2l2, Nitric oxide synthase, Nitric oxide synthase 2 inducible, Nitric oxide synthase 2 inducible macrophage, Nitric oxide synthase inducible, Nos II, Nuclear factor, Nuclear factor (erythroid derived 2) like 2, Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2, Nuclear factor erythroid derived 2 like 2, Peptidyl-cysteine S-nitrosylase NOS2, Phylloquinone reductase, QR 1, Quinone reductase 1, erythroid derived 2, iNOS, inducible, like 2, nitric oxide synthase 2A (inducible, hepatocytes), nitric oxide synthase, macrophage, nuclear factor erythroid 2 like 2
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Chemical Structure - (R,S)-Sulforaphane, antagonist of Ah receptor (AB141969)
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Product details
This compound is a neat liquid at room temperature, clear to slightly yellow in color. It is not dissolved in solvent. In small quantities the material will coat the sides of the ampule it is shipped in and may appear to be invisible, or it may be trapped in the tip of the ampule. Wash the upper and lower parts of the ampule with solvent to ensure all of the material is obtained.
Protect from air and light. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight leads to release of iodine from the sodium diatrizoate molecule.
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Biological function summary
These targets have integral functions in protecting cells from oxidative damage and regulating immune responses. NQO1 reduces quinones to hydroquinones providing protection against redox cycling. iNOS produces nitric oxide as part of the host defense mechanism affecting vascular regulation. Nrf2 activates the expression of genes involved in detoxifying enzymes and antioxidant proteins forming part of a complex regulating cellular redox status. These processes are critical in the cellular defense mechanism against toxic insults and inflammation.
Pathways
These proteins play pivotal roles in cellular response mechanisms. NQO1 participates in the NADPH-dependent antioxidant defense system and is closely related to the Ah receptor signaling pathway which modulates xenobiotic metabolism. iNOS operates within the nitric oxide signaling pathway influencing vascular tension and immune responses and interacts with proteins such as cytokines and hypoxia-inducible factors. Nrf2 is integral in the Keap1-Nrf2-ARE pathway which manages the expression of antioxidant proteins and works alongside proteins like Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) to counteract oxidative stress.
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Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) 17: PubMed38931429
2024
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Frontiers in plant science 13:998755 PubMed36457522
2022
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Experimental animals 68:221-231 PubMed30606939
2019
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Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology 120:541-549 PubMed27983767
2017
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