Description:
Camalexin is a phytoalexin isolated from Camelina sativa and Arabidopsis (Cruciferae) with antibacterial, antifungal, antiproliferative and anticancer activities. Camalexin can induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) production.
Handling:
Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
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.
Reference:
[1]. William A.Ayer, et al. Synthesis of camalexin and related phytoalexins. Tetrahedron. Volume 48, Issue 14, 1992, Pages 2919-2924.
[2]. Glawischnig E. Camalexin. Phytochemistry. 2007 Feb;68(4):401-6.
[3]. Mezencev R, et al. Antiproliferative and cancer chemopreventive activity of phytoalexins: focus on indole phytoalexins from crucifers. Neoplasma. 2003;50(4):239-45.