Manufacturer: Focus Biomolecules
A naturally occurring quinone found in the bark of the Lapacho tree (Tabebuia avellanedae). A novel DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor which unlike camptothecin does not stabilize the cleavable complex indicating a novel mode of action.1 Induces apoptosis in a number of cancer cell lines.2 In cancer cells overexpressing NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase, reduction of b-lapachone leads to futile cycling between quinone and hydroquinone forms3 resulting in the production of reactive oxygen species4. Suppresses radiation-induced activation of NFkB.5
CAS Number: 4707-32-8
Manufacturer Part Number/SKU: 10-2386-5mg-EA
Tags: Focus Biomolecules