Acenaphthenequinone

Acenaphthenequinone is a quinoid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, which acts as a redox-active compound. Studies suggest that Acenaphthenequinone can produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) that result in damage to A549 Cell Lysate. It is known that most polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are contained in diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) in the air. Since these species are damaging to human lung tissues, Acenaphthenequinone is essential in the study of this process. In addition, Acenaphthenequinone induces the expression of COX-2 and translocates NF-κB from the cytosol to the nucleus during the synthesis of reactive oxygen species.