| Bioactivity | Saikogenin D is isolated from Bupleurum chinense, has anti-inflammatory effects. Saikogenin D activates epoxygenases that converts arachidonic acid to epoxyeicosanoids and dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids, and the metabolites secondarily inhibit prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production. Saikogenin D results in an elevation of [Ca2+]i due to Ca2+ release from intracellular stores[1][2]. |
| Invitro | Saikogenin D (1-20 μM) inhibits PGE2 production induced by the Ca2+ ionophore A23187 in a concentration-dependent manner with an IC50 value of 3 μM in C6 rat glioma cells[1].Saikogenin D (10-100 μM) elevates [Ca2+]i in a concentration-dependent manner with a EC50 value of 35 μM in the presence or absence of extracellular Ca2+ in C6 rat glioma cells[1]. |
| Name | Saikogenin D |
| CAS | 5573-16-0 |
| Formula | C30H48O4 |
| Molar Mass | 472.70 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |