| Bioactivity | Pseudoprotodioscin, a furostanoside, inhibits SREBP1/2 and microRNA 33a/b levels and reduces the gene expression regarding the synthesis of cholesterol and triglycerides[1]. |
| Invitro | In Hep G2 cells, Pseudoprotodioscin increases ABCA1 protein and mRNA levels, and promotes the effluxion of ApoA-1-mediated cholesterol. Pseudoprotodioscin inhibits SREBP1c and SREBP2 transcription by decreasing microRNA 33a/b levels. This procedure reciprocally lead to the increase of ABCA1 levels. In THP-1 macrophages, Pseudoprotodioscin shows the similar effect, which reduces HMGCR, FAS and ACC mRNA levels and promotes low density lipoprotein receptor by decreasing the PCSK9 levels[1]. |
| Name | Pseudoprotodioscin |
| CAS | 102115-79-7 |
| Formula | C51H82O21 |
| Molar Mass | 1031.18 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |