Pseudoprotodioscin is a steroidal saponin from plants and exhibits anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. Pseudoprotodioscin inhibits SREBP1/2 and microRNA 33a/b levels and reduces the gene expression regarding the synthesis of cholesterol and triglycerides.
Specifications & Purity
2mM in DMSO
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
Anti-inflammatory agent. Inhibits TNF-α production in THP-1 cells. Inhibits melanogenesis in melanoma cells. Shows ER dependent antiadipogenic effects.
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as steroidal saponins. These are saponins in which the aglycone moiety is a steroid. The steroidal aglycone is usually a spirostane, furostane, spirosolane, solanidane, or curcubitacin derivative.
External Descriptors
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