Synonyms: (+)-Cepharanthine; 6',12'-Dimethoxy-2,2'-dimethyl-6,7-(methylenebis(oxy))oxyacanthan; O-Methylcepharanoline; CEP; Cepharanthin; Cepharantin; NSC 623442; [14aS-(14aR*,26aS*)]-2,3,13,14,14a,15,26,26a-octahydro-22,30-dimethoxy-1,14-dimethyl- H-4,6:16,19-Dietheno-21,25-metheno-12H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-g]pyrido[2',3':17,18][1,10]dioxacycloeicosino[2,3,4-ij]isoquinoline
Molecular Formula: C37H38N2O6
Molecular Weight: 606.71
Linear Structural Formula: C37H38N2O6
MDL Number: MFCD00210482
Purity: >=95% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Cepharanthine is known to be the only biscoclaurine alkaloid containing a methylenedioxy group. It promotes leukocytosis, as a result, it might activate the reticular endothelial system, hematopoietic tissue and bone marrow hyperplasia. It is known to inhibit Ehrlich tumor proliferation. Cepharanthine can increase the sensitivity and efficacy of antitumor drugs.