L-Mimosine from Koa hoale seeds - 98%, high purity , CAS No.500-44-7

Item Number

S170617

• Synonyms: Prestwick3_000379 | SDCCGSBI-0633809.P001 | WZNJWVWKTVETCG-YFKPBYRVSA-N | (L)-MIMOSINE | BDBM50198715 | Minosine, L- | SCHEMBL41925 | starbld0036637 | (S)-2-Amino-3-(3-hydroxy-4-oxopyridin-1(4H)-yl)propanoic acid | Bio1_000845 | NSC 69188 | Bio1_001334 |
• Specifications & Purity: ≥98%
• Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms: L-Mimosine is a plant amino acid and potential inhibitor of the cell cycle giving rise to growth arrest in G1-phase.It is an iron chelator that inhibits DNA replication in mammalian cells. L-Mimosine has been shown to promote apoptosis in xenotransplanted
• Storage Temp: Store at -20°C
• Shipped In: Ice chest + Ice pads
• Note: Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.

Product Description

L-mimosine [β-N (3-hydroxy-4-pyridone)-α-amino propionic acid] is a non-protein amino acid and is a vital component of tropical legumes, such as Leucaena glauca and other legumes belonging to Mimosa spp. Structurally L-mimosine resembles dihydroxyphenylalanine except 3,4-dihydroxy-phenyl ring replaced by 3-hydroxy-4-pyridone ring.

L-Mimosine from Koa hoale seeds has been used to study its anti-inflammatory effect in chronic inflammatory response (potassium permanganate - induced chronic granuloma).