Bioactivity | Methyl helicterate is a triterpenoid, that can be isolated from Helicteres angustifolia (Sterculiaceae). Methyl helicterate inhibits hepatic stellate cell activation and promotes cell apoptosis through downregulating the ERK1/2 signaling pathway[1][2][3]. |
CAS | 102637-02-5 |
Formula | C40H56O6 |
Molar Mass | 632.87 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Wei Y, et al. Methyl helicterate inhibits hepatic stellate cell activation through downregulating the ERK1/2 signaling pathway. J Cell Biochem. 2019 Sep;120(9):14936-14945. [2]. Huang Q, et al. Effect and mechanism of methyl helicterate isolated from Helicteres angustifolia (Sterculiaceae) on hepatic fibrosis induced by carbon tetrachloride in rats. J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 Oct 11;143(3):889-95. [3]. Chen W, et al. Pregnane, coumarin and lupane derivatives and cytotoxic constituents from Helicteres angustifolia. Phytochemistry. 2006 May;67(10):1041-7. |