| Bioactivity | Timosaponin B III is a major bioactive steroidal saponin isolated from Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bge, and exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet aggregative and anti-depressive effects[1][2][3]. |
| Name | Timosaponin B III |
| CAS | 142759-74-8 |
| Formula | C45H74O18 |
| Molar Mass | 903.06 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| 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) |
| Reference | [1]. Zhang XL, et al. Timosaponin B-III exhibits antidepressive activity in a mouse model of postpartum depression by the regulation of inflammatory cytokines, BNDF signaling and synaptic plasticity. Exp Ther Med. 2017 Oct;14(4):3856-3861. [2]. Zhao YF, et al. New transformation pathway and cytotoxic derivatives from the acid hydrolysis of timosaponin B III. Nat Prod Res. 2018 Nov 20:1-7. [3]. Kang LP, et al. Steroidal glycosides from the rhizomes of Anemarrhena asphodeloides and their antiplateletaggregation activity. Planta Med. 2012 Apr;78(6):611-6. |