Pseudoprotodioscin
Pseudoprotodioscin is a steroidal saponin originally found in species of Tribulus, Trigonella, and Smilax. Pseudoprotodioscin exhibits anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. This compound inhibits melanogenesis in melanoma cells and inhibits production of inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α in THP-1 cells. Pseudoprotodioscin displays mild cytotoxicity across several cancer cell lines.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18955434
Cas No. |
102115-79-7 |
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Purity |
≥98% |
Formula |
C51H82O21 |
Formula Wt. |
1031.18 |
IUPAC Name |
(3β,25R)-26-(β-D-Glucopyranosyloxy)furosta-5,20(22)-dien-3-yl 6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->;2)-[6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->;4)]-β-D-glucopyranoside |
Appearance |
White to off white powder |
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Dinchev D, Janda B, Evstatieva L, et al. Distribution of steroidal saponins in Tribulus terrestris from different geographical regions. Phytochemistry. 2008 Jan;69(1):176-86. PMID: 17719068.
Dong M, Feng XZ, Wu LJ, et al. Two new steroidal saponins from the rhizomes of Dioscorea panthaica and their cytotoxic activity. Planta Med. 2001 Dec;67(9):853-7. PMID: 11745024.