β-Carboline-1-carboxylic acid is an alkaloid that has been found in P. quassioides and has diverse biological activities. It reduces LPS-induced increases in MCP-1, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β levels in RAW 264.7 cells when used at a concentration of 15 µg/ml and inhibits the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) induced by TGF-β1 in A549 cells. β-Carboline-1-carboxylic acid induces cytotoxicity in CT26.WT, K562, and SGC-7901 cells (IC50s = 14.96, 22.11, and 19.7 µg/ml, respectively) but not HepG2 or A549 cells (IC50s = 36.41 and 41.51 µg/ml, respectively). It also inhibits cAMP phosphodiesterase with an IC50 value of 96 µM.
MedKoo Cat#: 565595
Name: ß-Carboline-1-carboxylic acid
CAS#: 26052-96-0
Chemical Formula: C12H8N2O2
Exact Mass: 212.0586
Molecular Weight: 212.21
Elemental Analysis: C, 67.92; H, 3.80; N, 13.20; O, 15.08
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 212.21 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
