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Characteristic components in TCM Standards

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used for centuries in China, whereare considered fundamental therapy for many acute and chronic conditions. Characteristic components is the active components of traditional Chinese medicine, they have many medicinal properties such as antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-bacterial effects, which makes it an important source of new drugs.

Characteristic components in TCM Standards (63):

Cat. No. Product Name CAS No. Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-15142R
    Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Standard) 25316-40-9
    Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Standard) is the analytical standard of Doxorubicin hydrochloride. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Doxorubicin (Hydroxydaunorubicin) hydrochloride, a cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic, is an anti-cancer chemotherapy agent. Doxorubicin hydrochloride is a potent human DNA topoisomerase I and topoisomerase II inhibitor with IC50s of 0.8 μM and 2.67 μM, respectively. Doxorubicin hydrochloride reduces basal phosphorylation of AMPK and its downstream target acetyl-CoA carboxylase. Doxorubicin hydrochloride induces apoptosis and autophagy.
    Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Standard)
  • HY-14649R
    Retinoic acid (Standard) 302-79-4
    Retinoic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Retinoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Retinoic acid is a metabolite of vitamin A that plays important roles in cell growth, differentiation, and organogenesis. Retinoic acid is a natural agonist of RAR nuclear receptors, with IC50s of 14 nM for RARα/β/γ. Retinoic acid bind to PPARβ/δ with Kd of 17 nM. Retinoic acid acts as an inhibitor of transcription factor Nrf2 through activation of retinoic acid receptor alpha.
    Retinoic acid (Standard)
  • HY-16561R
    Resveratrol (Standard) 501-36-0 99.73%
    Resveratrol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Resveratrol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Resveratrol (trans-Resveratrol; SRT501), a natural polyphenolic phytoalexin that possesses anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and anti-cancer properties. Resveratrol (SRT 501) has a wide spectrum of targets including mTOR, JAK, β-amyloid, Adenylyl cyclase, IKKβ, DNA polymerase. Resveratrol also is a specific SIRT1 activator. Resveratrol is a potent pregnane X receptor (PXR) inhibitor. Resveratrol is an Nrf2 activator, ameliorates aging-related progressive renal injury in mice model. Resveratrol increases production of NO in endothelial cells.
    Resveratrol (Standard)
  • HY-10448R
    Capsaicin (Standard) 404-86-4 99.38%
    Capsaicin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Capsaicin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Capsaicin ((E)-Capsaicin), an active component of chili peppers, is a TRPV1 agonist. Capsaicin has pain relief, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotection and anti-cancer effects.
    Capsaicin (Standard)
  • HY-14608R
    L-Glutamic acid (Standard) 56-86-0
    L-Glutamic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of L-Glutamic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. L-Glutamic acid is an excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter that acts as an agonist for all subtypes of glutamate receptors (metabolic rhodophylline, NMDA, and AMPA). L-Glutamic acid has an agonist effect on the release of DA from dopaminergic nerve endings. L-Glutamic acid can be used in the study of neurological diseases. IC50 & Target:DA. In Vitro: L-Glutamic acid (120, 500, 750, 1000 mg/dL) can reduce the harmful effect of lithium on the embryonic development of Xenopus Xenopus.
    L-Glutamic acid (2, 5, 10, 20 mM, 24-48 h) can induce neuroexcitotoxicity in neuroblastoma.
    In Vivo: L-Glutamic acid (3 g/kg, subcutaneous injection) can promote excitotoxic degeneration of retinal ganglion cells in mice.
    L-Glutamic acid (750 mg/kg, intraperitoneal injection) can reduce and inhibit oxidative stress induced by chlorpyrifos (CPF) in rats.
    L-Glutamic acid (Standard)
  • HY-13715AR
    Norepinephrine hydrochloride (Standard) 329-56-6
    Norepinephrine (hydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Norepinephrine (hydrochloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Norepinephrine (Levarterenol; L-Noradrenaline) hydrochloride is a potent adrenergic receptor (AR) agonist. Norepinephrine activates α1, α2, β1 receptors[1][2][3][4].
    Norepinephrine hydrochloride (Standard)
  • HY-W009081R
    Tricosanoic acid (Standard) 2433-96-7
    Naringenin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Naringenin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Naringenin is the predominant flavanone in Citrus reticulata Blanco; displays strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Naringenin has anti-dengue virus (DENV) activity.
    Tricosanoic acid (Standard)
  • HY-W109812R
    Sinapyl alcohol (Standard) 537-33-7
    Sinapyl alcohol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Sinapyl alcohol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Sinapyl alcohol is an orally active anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive agent. Sinapyl alcohol reduces the expression level of inducible NO synthase and COX-2[1].
    Sinapyl alcohol (Standard)
  • HY-18085R
    Quercetin (Standard) 117-39-5
    Quercetin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Quercetin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Quercetin, a natural flavonoid, is a stimulator of recombinant SIRT1 and also a PI3K inhibitor with IC50 of 2.4 μM, 3.0 μM and 5.4 μM for PI3K γ, PI3K δ and PI3K β, respectively.
    Quercetin (Standard)
  • HY-16637R
    Folic acid (Standard) 59-30-3 98.39%
    Folic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Folic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is a orally active essential nutrient from the B complex group of vitamins. Folic acid shows antidepressant-like effect. Folic acid sodium reduces the risk of neonatal neural tube defects. Folic acid can be used to the research of megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias due to folic deficiency.
    Folic acid (Standard)
  • HY-18733R
    Lipoic acid (Standard) 1200-22-2 99.36%
    Lipoic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Lipoic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Lipoic acid ((R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid) is an antioxidant, which is an essential cofactor of mitochondrial enzyme complexes. (R)-(+)-α-Lipoic acid is more effective than racemic Lipoic acid.
    Lipoic acid (Standard)
  • HY-13780R
    Vinblastine sulfate (Standard) 143-67-9
    Vinblastine (sulfate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Vinblastine (sulfate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Vinblastine sulfate is a cytotoxic alkaloid used against various cancer types. Vinblastine sulfate inhibits the formation of microtubule and suppresses nAChR with an IC50 of 8.9 μM.
    Vinblastine sulfate (Standard)
  • HY-75161R
    (-)-Menthol (Standard) 2216-51-5
    (-)-Menthol (Standard) is the analytical standard of (-)-Menthol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. (-)-Menthol is a key component of peppermint oil that binds and activates transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8), a Ca2+-permeable nonselective cation channel, to increase [Ca2+]i. Antitumor activity.
    (-)-Menthol (Standard)
  • HY-N0292R
    Oleuropein (Standard) 32619-42-4
    Oleuropein (Standard) is the analytical standard of Oleuropein. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Oleuropein, found in olive leaves and oil, exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic effects through direct inhibition of PPARγ transcriptional activity. Oleuropein induces apoptosis in breast cancer cells via the p53-dependent pathway and through the regulation of Bax and Bcl2 genes. Oleuropein also inhibits aromatase.
    Oleuropein (Standard)
  • HY-14650R
    DHEA (Standard) 53-43-0
    DHEA (Prasterone) (Standard) is the analytical standard of DHEA. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. DHEA is a steroid hormone.
    DHEA (Standard)
  • HY-N4157R
    Isopteropodine (Standard) 5171-37-9
    Isopteropodine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Isopteropodine (HY-N4157). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Isopteropodine is a positive modulator that selectively acts on muscarinic M1 and 5-HT2 receptors. Isopteropodine has an EC50 of 9.92 μM for acetylcholine and 14.5 μM for 5-HT. Isopteropodine also has antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, with MICs of 150 μg/mL and 250 μg/mL for Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis, respectively. Isopteropodine enhances receptor function by increasing the affinity of agonists for receptors and can also inhibit the growth of specific Gram-positive bacteria, and can be used in cognitive impairment and antibacterial research.
    Isopteropodine (Standard)
  • HY-N0008R
    Orcinol glucoside (Standard) 21082-33-7
    Orcinol glucoside (Standard) is the analytical standard of Orcinol glucoside. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Orcinol glucoside (OG) is an active constituent isolated from Curculigo orchioides, with antidepressant effects. Orcinol glucoside facilitates the shift of MSC fate to osteoblast and prevents adipogenesis via Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
    Orcinol glucoside (Standard)
  • HY-101036R
    Choline bitartrate (Standard) 87-67-2
    Choline (bitartrate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Choline (bitartrate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Choline bitartrate is a vitamin-like essential nutrient, can affect diseases such as liver disease, atherosclerosis and neurological disorders. Choline bitartrate is a precursor for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, as a methyl donor in various metabolic processes, and in lipid metabolism.
    Choline bitartrate (Standard)
  • HY-103252R
    Monomethyl fumarate (Standard) 2756-87-8
    Monomethyl fumarate (Standard) is the analytical standard of Monomethyl fumarate. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Monomethyl fumarate, an active metabolite of Dimethyl fumarate (DMF), is a potent GPR109A agonist. Monomethyl fumarate has the potential for multiple neuroprotective pathways and other models of retinal disease[1][2][3].
    Monomethyl fumarate (Standard)
  • HY-N0168AR
    (Rac)-Hesperetin (Standard) 69097-99-0
    (Rac)-Hesperetin (Standard) is the analytical standard of (Rac)-Hesperetin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. (Rac)-Hesperetin is the racemate of Hesperetin. Hesperetin is a natural flavanone that can be found in citrus, and acts as a potent and orally active broad-spectrum inhibitor against human UGT activity. Hesperetin induces apoptosis via p38 MAPK activation. Hesperetin displays a range of bioactivities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer. Hesperetin is found to induce cell-cycle arrest at G2/M phase. Hesperetin can reduce Bcl-2 and enhance BaxM. Hesperetin induces apoptosis through inhibiting NF-κB receptor.
    (Rac)-Hesperetin (Standard)