Danshensu (Dan shen suan A), an orally active phenolic compound, can induce Nrf2/HO-1 activation and inhibition of NF-κB pathway. Danshensu reduces reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, upregulates antioxidant defense mechanism and inhibits intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Danshensu displays a potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 with EC50 of 0.97 μM. Danshensu has anti-oxidation, anti-apoptosis, anti-lung inflammatory and has the potential for COVID-19, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases research[1][2][3].
CAS Number
[76822-21-4]
Molecular Formula
C9H10O5
Molecular Weight
198.17
Smiles
OC1=C(C=CC(C[C@H](C(O)=O)O)=C1)O
Target
Apoptosis; Keap1-Nrf2; NF-κB; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) ; SARS-CoV