Phytochemical Name : Hinokitiol

Properties Information
PhytoCAT-ID PhytoCAT-177
Phytochemical name or plant extracts Hinokitiol
PMID 27073579
Literature evidence Hinokitiol may act as an anti-VM agent, and may be useful for the development of novel breast cancer therapeutic agents.
IUPAC name 2-hydroxy-6-propan-2-ylcyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one
Phytochemicals’ class or type of plant extracts Monoterpenoid
Source of phytochemicals or plant Extracts Chamaecyparis obtusa
Geographical availability Japan, Taiwan
Plant parts Heartwood
Other cancers Breast cancer
Target gene or protein EGFR
Gene or Protein evidence Hinokitiol was additionally indicated to downregulate EGFR protein expression in mammosphere-forming BCSCs without affecting the expression of messenger RNA.
Target pathways NA
IC50 46.6±7.5 µM against MDA-MB-231
Potency Hinokitiol may act as an anti-VM agent, and may be useful for the development of novel breast cancer therapeutic agents.
Cell line/ mice model AS-B244, MDA-MB-231
Additional information  In conclusion, the present study indicated that hinokitiol may inhibit the VM activity of BCSCs through stimulating proteasome-mediated EGFR degradation.
PubChem ID 3611
Additional PMIDs NA
Additional sources of information https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263878-1
Safety NA