Tanshinone I

General description
Tanshinone I is a bioconstituent, belonging to the class of tanshinone compounds isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge. It is commonly used to dilate coronary arteries, increase coronary flow, modulate mutagenic activity and protect the myocardium against ischaemia.[1][2] Application
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Tanshinone I may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations[1] and roots of Salvia miltiorrhiza[2] using different chromatography techniques.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Phenanthrenequinone constituent of Chinese medicinal herb Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Modulates or prevents breast cancer metastasis by regulating adhesion molecules. Anti-inflammatory.
Phenanthrenequinone constituent of Chinese medicinal herb Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Modulates or prevents breast cancer metastasis by regulating adhesion molecules.Anti-inflammatory.
Packaging
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.