Free radical scavenger and antioxidant. Potential compound to neutralize radioactive and toxic wastes and "heal" soils. Chelates and binds scores of minerals into a bioavailable form used by cells. Shown to incorporate into bone and cartilage of rats. Antibacterial. Antifungal. beta-Hexosaminidase release inhibitor. Anti-inflammatory. Tau fibrils aggregation inhibitor (Alzheimers Disease). Antiseptic. Interrupts the dimer formation of Abeta (17-42) peptides.Source:Penicillium sp. strain FKP-0046Formula:C14H12O8Solubility:Soluble in methanol, benzene or chloroform. Insoluble in H2O.Molecular Weight:~308.2Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
