Thymoquinone

Thymoquinone (TQ) is the bioactive phytochemical constituent of the seeds oil of Nigella sativa with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects.

Thymoquinone Chemical Structure

Thymoquinone Chemical Structure

CAS No. 490-91-5

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Biological Activity

Description Thymoquinone (TQ) is the bioactive phytochemical constituent of the seeds oil of Nigella sativa with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects.
In vitro
In vitro Thymoquinone (TQ) strongly inhibits the production of nitric oxide (NO) and repressed NO synthase (iNOS), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, cyclooxygenase (COX)−2, interleukin (IL)−6, and IL-1β expression in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells. TQ acts as a radical scavenger and thereby preserves the enzymatic activity of antioxidants like catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione-S-transferase. TQ abolishes the activity of IRAK1, but not IRAK4, thereby reducing the activity of downstream NF-κB and AP-1[1]. Treatment with TQ significantly decreases cell viability in COLO205 and HCT116 cells in a dose-dependent manner. TQ treatment significantly decreases the level of phosphorylated p65 in the nucleus, which indicates the inhibition of NF-κB activation by TQ treatment. Treatment with TQ also decreases the expression levels of VEGF, c-Myc and Bcl-2[2].
Cell Research Cell lines RAW264.7 cells, peritoneal macrophages, and HEK293 cells
Concentrations 6.25, 12.5, 25 μM
Incubation Time 24 h
Method

The cell viability of RAW264.7 cells, peritoneal macrophages, and HEK293 cells during TQ exposure for 24 h is determined by a conventional MTT assay.

In Vivo
In vivo Treatment of LPS/D-GalN–induced hepatitis and EtOH/HCl–induced gastritis mouse models with TQ significantly ameliorates disease symptoms[1].
Animal Research Animal Models an HCl/EtOH-induced gastritis mouse model (Male C57BL/6 and ICR mice)
Dosages 5 and 25 mg/kg
Administration Oral administration

Chemical Information & Solubility

Molecular Weight 164.20 Formula

C10H12O2

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Smiles CC1=CC(=O)C(=CC1=O)C(C)C
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