Morindone [CAS 478-29-5]

Morindone is an anthraquinone found in Morinda citrifolia L. Morindone can inhibit cancer cells proliferation, induce apoptosis and cause G1 phase arrest. Morindone can inhibit activities of DNA polymerase and downregulate mutated TP53 and KRAS gene expression. Morindone can be used for the research of cancer, such as colon cancer[1][2].

[478-29-5]

C15H10O5

270.24

O=C1C2=CC=C(C)C(O)=C2C(C3=CC=C(C(O)=C13)O)=O

Apoptosis; DNA/RNA Synthesis

Room temperature