Shikonin

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Enantiomer of alkannin; NF-κB inhibitor with documented activity against MRSA; investigated in oncology research for pro-apoptotic effects

Anti-inflammatory via NF-kB and TNF-α inhibition, wound healing promotion, anti-tumor (necroptosis induction), antimicrobial

Research Notes

AlkanetWestern

Extensively researched for anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial (including MRSA), and anticancer properties.

Arnebia (Zi Cao)TCM

Accelerated wound healing in burn models. Anti-tumor activity via RIPK1/RIPK3-mediated necroptosis in cancer cells. Antibacterial against MRSA in vitro.

Found In 2 Herbs

Alkanet

Western

Arnebia (Zi Cao)

TCM

3D Molecular Structure

Naphthoquinone

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Shikonin

NaphthoquinoneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Naphthoquinone)

Alkannin(1)Beta-lapachone(1)Juglone(1)Lapachol(1)Lapachol and naphthoquinone derivatives(1)Plumbagin(3)Ramentaceone(1)

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