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.
| Cas No. | 20736-08-7 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C48H78O17 |
| Formula Wt. | 927.12 |
| IUPAC Name | (3β,13α,16β,17α)-16-Hydroxy-13,28-epoxyolean-11-en-3-yl 6-deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)]-β-D-glucopyranoside |
| Melting Point | 202-210°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO. |
| Appearance | Yellow powder |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | S0133 Info Sheet PDF |
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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.
