(+)-Pinoresinol is a lignan that diverse biological activities, including antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is an inhibitor of α-glucosidase and maltase. (+)-Pinoresinol scavenges ABTS but not 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals in cell-free assays. It is cytotoxic to A549, HepG2, and MCF-7, but not U251 and Bcap-37 cells. (+)-Pinoresinol prevents cell death induced by glutamate in HT22 cells and inhibits LPS-induced nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 cells.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.