Description
General description
An isothiocyanate isolated from broccoli that acts as a potent inducer of phase II detoxifying enzymes in mouse tissues and murine hepatoma cells in culture. It has been shown to be an effective agent in prevention of chemically-induced mammary tumors in rats. It also inhibits the phase I cytochrome P450 isoenzymes 2E1 and IA2 which have been associated with the activation of carcinogens. The induction of phase II enzymes is mediated by mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Potent inducer of phase II detoxifying enzymes in mouse tissues and murine hepatoma cells in culture
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze DMSO stock solutions (-20°C) and ethanol stock solutions (-70°C). DMSO stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C and ethanol stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -70°C.
Other Notes
Gamet-Payrastre, L., et al. 2000. Cancer Res.60, 1426.
Yu, R., et al. 2000. J. Biol. Chem.275, 2322.
Yu, R., et al. 1999. J. Biol. Chem.274, 27545.
Barcelo, S., et al. 1998. Mutat. Res.402, 111.
Maheo, K., et al. 1997. Cancer Res.57, 3649.
Zhang, Y., et al. 1994. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA91, 3147.
Zhang, Y., et al. 1992. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA89, 2399.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)