Product Description: Dihydroartemisinin (mixture of α and β isomers) is an anti-malaria and anticancer agent, as well as an active metabolite of artemisinin and its derivatives. Dihydroartemisinin exerts anticancer effects through various molecular mechanisms, such as inhibiting proliferation, inducing apoptosis, inhibiting tumor metastasis and angiogenesis, promoting immune function, inducing autophagy and endoplasmic reticulum stress[1].
Formula: C15H24O5
References: [1]Dai X, et al. Dihydroartemisinin: A Potential Natural Anticancer Drug. Int J Biol Sci. 2021 Jan 16;17(2):603-622.
CAS Number: 131175-87-6
Molecular Weight: 284.35
Compound Purity: 95.0
Research Area: Cancer; Infection
Target: Apoptosis;Autophagy;Parasite