Properties
Description
Alantolactone, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, blocks the function of Smad proteins in the TGF-β signaling pathway. It targets activin/SMAD3, and STAT3.
Molecular Formula
C15H20O2
Targets
Activin/SMAD3; STAT3
Solubility
DMSO: 41 mg/mL (176.48 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 41 mg/mL (176.48 mM)
Applications
Alantolactone can be used for its anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, and anti-oxidant properties.