?-Thujone (Standard)

Description

?-Thujone Standard is the analytical standard of ?-Thujone. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. ?-Thujone is a monoterpene isolated from Thuja occidentalis essential oil with potent anti-tumor activities. ?-Thujone is a reversible modulator of the GABA type A receptor and the IC50 for ?-Thujone is 21 ?M in suppressing the GABA-induced currents. ?-Thujone induces ROS accumulation-dependent cytotoxicity, also induces cell apoptosis and autophagy. ?-Thujone has antinociceptive, insecticidal, and anthelmintic activity, and easily penetrates the blood-brain barrier.