Properties
Description
Tetrandrine non-selectively inhibits calcium channel activity and induces G1 blockade of the G1 phase of the cell cycle and apoptosis in various cell types.
Molecular Formula
C38H42N2O6
Source
The root of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore
Form
Colorless needle crystal
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is almost insoluble in water, petroleum ether, soluble in ether and some organic solvents.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Tetrandrine can be used for immunosuppressive, anti-proliferative, and free radical scavenging effect experiments, etc.
