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Synonyms: (E,E)-1,7-bis(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione; Diferuloylmethane; Diferulylmethane; Natural Yellow 3
Molecular Formula: C21H20O6
Molecular Weight: 368.38
Linear Structural Formula: [HOC6H3(OCH3)CH=CHCO]2CH2
MDL Number: MFCD00008365
Purity: >=98.0% (HPLC)
Biochem Physiol Actions: A natural phenolic compound. Potent anti-tumor agent having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Curcumin has been cited as a potential chemopreventive agent, in addition to its chemotherapeutic activity. Induces apoptosis in cancer cells and inhibits phorbol ester-induced protein kinase C (PKC) activity. Reported to inhibit production of inflammatory cytokines by peripheral blood monocytes and alveolar macrophages. Potent inhibitor of EGFR tyrosine kinase and I?B kinase. Inhibits inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cycloxygenase and lipoxygenase. Easily penetrates into the cytoplasm of cells, accumulating in membranous structures such as plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum and nuclear envelope.
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