2 Biological Activity
Dihydroartemisinin (DHA) is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin and isolated from the traditional Chinese herb Artemisia annua. It is the active metabolite of all artemisinin compounds. It is recommended as the first-line anti-malarial drug with low toxicity. DHA has been shown to possess promising anticancer activities and induce cancer cell death through apoptotic pathways. [1] It is also a drug used to treat malaria. The lactone of artemisinin could selectively be reduced with mild hydride-reducing agents, such as sodium borohydride, potassium borohydride, and lithium borohydride to dihydroartemisinin (a lactol) in over 90% yield. [2]
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The pharmacological and toxicological properties of this product have not been fully investigated. Exercise caution in use and handling. This product must not be used in humans.
![2 Biological Activity
Dihydroartemisinin (DHA) is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin and isolated from the traditional Chinese herb Artemisia annua. It is the active metabolite of all artemisinin compounds. It is recommended as the first-line anti-malarial drug with low toxicity. DHA has been shown to possess promising anticancer activities and induce cancer cell death through apoptotic pathways. [1] It is also a drug used to treat malaria. The lactone of artemisinin could selectively be reduced with mild hydride-reducing agents, such as sodium borohydride, potassium borohydride, and lithium borohydride to dihydroartemisinin (a lactol) in over 90% yield. [2]
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The pharmacological and toxicological properties of this product have not been fully investigated. Exercise caution in use and handling. This product must not be used in humans.](http://uc-hk2.njagan.com/oss/enogene-backend-image/E1KS2290/img/4db.png)
