Potent inhibitor of NF-κB activation (IC50 = 85 nM); decreases IκBα phosphorylation. Attenuates LPS-induced nitric oxide production and expression of TNF-α, IL-6 and MCP. Suppresses proliferation of HeLa and HCT116 cells. Anti-inflammatory and antitumor.
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