Description
Betulinic acid | 27739-2 | Gentaur US, UK & Europe Disrtribition
Category: Apoptosis/Inducer
Application: N/A
Background: N/A
Description: Betulinic acid is a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid that selectively induces apoptosis in tumor cells by directly activating the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis through a p53- and CD95-independent mechanism. Betulinic acid also displays TGR5 agonist activity (EC50 =1.04 µM). Betulinic acid is used to study its potential cardiovascular role in the modulation of endothelium-dependent relaxation. Betulinic acid displays anti-HIV and antitumor activity.
Product Type: Activator/Inducer
Shippement Condition: Room temp. (continental US) or gel packs
