550-24-3CCCCCCCCCCCC1=C(O)C(=O)C=C(O)C1=OIRSFLDGTOHBADP-UHFFFAOYSA-NEmbelin is a member of the class of dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinones that is 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone which is substituted by an undecyl group at position 3. Isolated from Lysimachia punctata and Embelia ribes, it exhibits antimicrobial, antineoplastic and inhibitory activity towards hepatitis C protease. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent, an antineoplastic agent, a hepatitis C protease inhibitor and a plant metabolite.
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Warning
H361 (75%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
P203, P273, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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DescriptionEmbelin (550-24-3) inhibitsthe lysine acetyl transferase PCAFin vitro and in vivo(in vitroIC50=7.2 mM). Inhibits H3K9 acetylation in mouse liver tissue while leaving levels of H3K14, H4K8, H4K12 unchanged.1 Also inhibits X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis (XIAP) (IC50 = 4.1 μM, competing with Smac peptide). Binds to the BIR3 domain, preventing XIAP interaction with caspase-9 and Smac. Induces apoptosis and alters gene expression profiles in breast cancer cells.3Possesses anti-inflammatory and analgesic activityin vivo.4Cell-permeable.
UsesEmbelin is a natural benzoquinone found in plants of the Myrsinaceae family. Embelin has a wide range of biological activity as it inhibits the growth of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and parasites. Embelin also displays contraceptive and pro-apoptotic properties.
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CHEBI:4778DefinitionChEBI: A member of the class of dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinones that is 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone which is substituted by an undecyl group at position 3. Isolated from Lysimachia punctata and Embelia ribes, it exhibits antimicrobial, an ineoplastic and inhibitory activity towards hepatitis C protease.