Description
Saikosaponin C is a triterpene saponin found in Bupleurum that exhibits antiviral and pro-angiogenic activities. In vitro, saikosaponin C increases cell growth, cell migration, and capillary tube formation. In other models, this compound inhibits hepatitis B virus growth and replication.
References
Shyu KG, Tsai SC, Wang BW, et al. Saikosaponin C induces endothelial cells growth, migration and capillary tube formation. Life Sci. 2004 Dec 31;76(7):813-26. PMID: 15581913.
Chiang LC, Ng LT, Liu LT, et al. Cytotoxicity and anti-hepatitis B virus activities of saikosaponins from Bupleurum species. Planta Med. 2003 Aug;69(8):705-9. PMID: 14531019.