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.
| 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 |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | P7218 Info Sheet PDF |
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