CAS 327175-05-3: 2H-Pyran-2-one, 4-hydroxy-6-(2-oxoheptyl)-

Ganoderma lucidum is a mushroom that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. This mushroom contains the compound 4-hydroxy-6-(2-oxoheptyl)-2H-pyran-2-one, which has shown to have anticancer effects by inducing cell death in tumor cells. The mechanism of action is not well understood but may involve the effector functions of this compound. This compound has also been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect on mouse macrophages and serum levels can be detected in humans.