Other Terpenoids

β-Carotene (Provitamin A), a carotenoid compound, is a naturally-occurring vitamin A precursor. β-Carotene is a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS), with antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. β-Carotene may serve as an antioxidant or as a prooxidant, depending on its intrinsic properties as well as on the redox potential of the biological environment in which it acts. β-Carotene induces breast cancer cells apoptosis, with anticancer activities.

Zeaxanthin, a diet-obtained carotenoid, presents in the macula region of the eye. Zeaxanthin shows antioxidant effects.

Parishin is a phenolic glucoside isolated from Gastrodia elata. Parishin exhibits antiaging effects and extends the lifespan of yeast via regulation of Sir2/Uth1/TOR signaling pathway.

Canthaxanthin is a red-orange carotenoid with various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antitumor properties.

α-Humulene is a main constituent of Tanacetum vulgare L. (Asteraceae) essential oil with anti-inflammation (IC₅₀=15±2 μg/mL). α-Humulene inhibits COX-2 and iNOS expression.

Macranthoside B is an apoptosis inducer with in vitro and in vivo anticancer activity. Macranthoside B induces autophagy and ferroptosis in cancer cells. Macranthoside B induces intracellular ROS accumulation, activates AMPK, inhibits mTOR and P70S6 kinase phosphorylation, and modulates Bcl-2/Bax expression. Macranthoside B activates caspase-3, caspase-9, and the intrinsic caspase cascade, induces PARP cleavage/degradation, and inhibits NRF2 signaling. Macranthoside B disrupts iron homeostasis via NCOA4-dependent ferritinophagy, up-regulates Lip-ROS, reduces mitochondrial membrane potential, and activates the JNK pathway. Macranthoside B can be used for the research of ovarian cancer, hepatoma, gastric carcinoma, breast carcinoma, colon carcinoma, glioma, melanoma, adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction, and cervical cancer.

Isopimaric acid is a coniferous tree defense compound. Isopimaric acid binds to AKT and inhibits mTOR phosphorylation, thereby regulating the AKT/mTOR pathway. Isopimaric acid inhibits oxidative stress, inflammation, microglial migration, apoptosis, autophagic flux, ornithine decarboxylase activity, breast cancer proliferation and metastasis, and fungal spore germination. Isopimaric acid also induces M2 microglial polarization, mitochondrial damage, ROS accumulation, starvation-induced colon cancer cell apoptosis, and breast cancer cell cycle arrest. Isopimaric acid activates potassium channels, regulates sodium channels and calcium channels, reduces myocardial excitability, and improves arrhythmia. Isopimaric acid acts as an oxidative substrate for CYP6BW1/3, down-regulates PINK1/Parkin, and regulates calcium homeostasis, oxidative phosphorylation, EMT, and the Wnt pathway. Isopimaric acid exhibits activity against drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, repels feeding, and promotes the growth of rice seedlings. Isopimaric acid is suitable for research related to epilepsy, tumors, drug-resistant bacterial infections, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, pulmonary tuberculosis, etc.

Kudinoside D is a triterpenoid saponin. Kudinoside D is isolated from the leaves of Ilex kudingcha. Kudinoside D enhances the phosphorylation levels of AMPK and its downstream molecule ACC, and inhibits the expression of PPARγ, C/EBPα, SREBP-1c as well as the target genes of adipogenic transcription factors. Kudinoside D inhibits the activity of ANO1. Kudinoside D possesses hypolipidemic activity. Kudinoside D can be used in obesity-related research.

β-Apo-8'-carotenal (Apocarotenal), an orally active provitamin A carotenoid. β-Apo-8'-carotenal can induce the expression of CYP1A through the Ah receptor-dependent pathway. β-Apo-8'-carotenal can induce cancer cells DNA strand breaks and lipid peroxidation. β-Apo-8'-carotenal can be used for the researches of cancer and metabolic disease.

Solanesol is an orally active aliphatic terpene alcohol. Solanesol is mainly found in tobacco and other Solanaceae plants. Solanesol induces HO-1 and Hsp70 expression, activates p38 and Akt signaling pathways, and inhibits Apoptosis (reduces caspase-3 and PARP cleavage). Solanesol has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activities. Solanesol can be used in the research of Huntington's disease, alcoholic liver disease, chronic inflammatory pain, anxiety, Alzheimer's disease, and bipolar disorder.

Santonin is an active principle of the plant Artemisia cina, which is formely used to treat worms.

Steviol is the main metabolite of steviol glycosides and an inhibitor of AQP2/CFTR. Steviol slows down the growth of renal cysts by inhibiting the activity of CFTR, reducing the expression of AQP2, and promoting the degradation of AQP2 and CFTR. Steviol can be used in the research of polycystic kidney disease.

β-Carotene (Standard) is the analytical standard of β-Carotene. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. β-Carotene (Provitamin A), a carotenoid compound, is a naturally-occurring vitamin A precursor. β-Carotene is a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS), with antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. β-Carotene may serve as an antioxidant or as a prooxidant, depending on its intrinsic properties as well as on the redox potential of the biological environment in which it acts. β-Carotene induces breast cancer cells apoptosis, with anticancer activities.

α-Carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, is used as an anti-metastatic agent or as an adjuvant for anti-cancer agents. α-Carotene is isolated from yellow-orange and dark-green vegetables.

Licoricesaponin G2 is an orally active component found in Licorice. Licoricesaponin G2 significantly ameliorates Bleomycin (HY-108345)-induced pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting the TNF-α signaling pathway, reducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and decreasing extracellular matrix deposition. Licoricesaponin G2 inhibits cancer cells proliferation, migration, inhibits PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and increases ROS production. Licoricesaponin G2 can be used for the research of lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis.

Ganodermanontriol, a sterol isolated from Ganoderma lucidum, induces anti-inflammatory activity in tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP)-damaged hepatic cells through the expression of HO-1. Ganodermanontriol exhibits hepatoprotective activity.

Rupestonic acid, a sesquiterpene, can inhibit influenza virus.

Bisabolene (mixture of isomers) (Bisabolene) is a sesquiterpenoid plant natural product and also a hydrocarbon precursor for various industry-relevant chemicals. Bisabolene (mixture of isomers) serves as an important precursor for the production of industry-relevant chemicals such as biofuels, bioplastics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

α-Amyrin acetate is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound with oral activity. α-Amyrin acetate can inhibit cancer cells proliferation and induce apoptosis. α-Amyrin acetate can reduce blood glucose level. α-Amyrin acetate can be used for the researches of cancer and metabolic disease, such as breast cancer and diabetes.

Episappanol is a natural compound isolated from Caesalpinia sappan heartwood with anti-inflammatory activity. Episappanol significantly inhibits the IL-6 and TNF-α secretion.