Embelin is a benzoquinone derivative from the Japanese Ardisia herb. It is a cell-permeable, small-molecule inhibitor of apoptosis regulator proteins. It is a promising start to a new class of anticancer drugs that target apoptosis regulator proteins. It has also showed potent, broad-spectrum antibacterial activity.
Embelin is soluble in DMSO, and practically insoluble in water.
Embelin is soluble in DMSO, and practically insoluble in water.