Diterpenes (C₂₀)

Deoxy euphorbia factor L1 is a natural product found in the seeds of Euphorbia lathyris L

Hardwickiic acid from Pulicaria gnaphalodes blocks sodium channels, has anti-inflammatory, and insecticidal properties.

Goshonoside F5 has anti-inflammatory activity, it significantly inhibits the pro-inflammatory response induced by LPS, both in vitro and in vivo.

Farnesylacetone ((5E,9E)-6,10,14-Trimethylpentadeca-5,9,13-trien-2-one) is a marine derived natural products found in Sargassum micracanthum.

Goshonoside F1 is a lipid metabolite of the semi-glutinous variety of rice and can be used as an indicator for breeding superior rice.

Pristane (2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane) is a natural product from shark liver oil and a non-antigenic adjuvant.

Oridonin has anticancer activity, might be useful as adjunctive therapy for individuals with lymphoid malignancies, including the lethal disease adult T-cell leukemia.It inhibits tumor growth in glioma by inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, inhibits BxPC-3 cell growth through cell apoptosis.

Ginkgolide J has neuroprotective activity, it can prevent A beta(1-42) induced inhibition of long-term potentiation in the CA1 region of mouse hippocampal slices, it is also capable of inhibiting cell death of rodent hippocampal neurons caused by A beta(1-42). Ginkgolide J can inhibit platelet aggregation induced by ADP or PAF.

Stevioside is a safe natural sweetener, has no allergic reactions, suited for both diabetics, and PKU patients, as well as for obese persons intending to lose weight by avoiding sugar supplements in the diet. Stevioside enjoys a dual positive effect by acting as an antihyperglycemic and a blood pressure-lowering substance, it may have therapeutic potential in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome.Stevioside exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties by inhibiting the release of cytokines and the activation of TLR2 and proteins of the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways, as well as caspase-3 and Bax.