Phytochemicals

Applications Sulforaphene is an extract from the seeds of Raphanus sativus and displays anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity.
References Kim, K. et al.: J. Ethnopharmacol., 151, 503 (2014);

Applications Withanolide A, is a neuritogenic steroid. It may act as deterrent for feeding insect larva and other herbivores. Withaferin A, causes activation of Notch2 and Notch4 in human breast cancer cells, and thus used as novel anticancer agents.
References Liffert, R., et al.: Chemical Science, 4, 2851 (2013); Lee. J., et al.: Breast Cancer, Res. treat., 136, 45 (2012);

Applications Palmatine Chloride is a protoberberine alkaloid, as a potential anti-inflammatory and anti-hypertensive agent.
References Bhadra, K. et al.: Med. Res. Rev., 31, 821 (2011)

Applications Madecassic Acid is a terpenoid with an ursane skeleton isolated from Centella asiatica. Madecassic Acid displays anti-inflammatory properties as a result of iNOS, COX-2, TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, and IL-6 inhibition via the downregulation of NF-kappaB activation in RAW 264.7 macrophage cells. Madecassic Acid is found in cosmetic products due to its skin-protective activities.
References Wonh, J.H. et al.: Planta Med., 76, 251 (2010); Kwon, M.C. et al.: J. Biotechnol., 157, 100 (2012); Loiseau, A. et al.: Cosm. Toil., 115, 63 (2000);

Applications Squalene 2,3:22,23-Dioxide is formed from the epoxidation of 2,3-oxidosqualene, by squalene epoxidase. Squalene 2,3:22,23-Dioxide is accumulated intracellularly during the inhibition of cholesterol biosynthesis in Chinese hamster ovary cells.
References Bai, M.: et al: Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 185, 323 (1992); Chang, T. et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 254, 11258 (1979)

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications Morusin is an inhibitor of human cervical cancer stem cell growth, attenuating NF-kB activity, and initiating apoptosis.
References Wang, L. et al.: Mol. Cell. Biochem., 379, 7 (2013);

Applications DIBOA-Glucoside is found in cereals and cereal products. DIBOA-Glucoside is isolated from seedlings of rye (Secale cereale), and sweet corn (Zea mays) and seeds of Acanthus mollis.
References Rice, C. P., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 60, 4471 (2012); Sue, M., et al.: Plant Sci., 180, 268 (2011)