| Bioactivity | Tussilagone, a major active component in Tussilago farfara, has anti-inflammatory effect. Tussilagone ameliorates inflammatory responses in dextran sulphate sodium-induced murine colitis. Tussilagone inhibits the inflammatory response and improves survival in cecal ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced septic mice[1][2]. |
| Invitro | Tussilagone suppressed the expression of the inflammatory mediators, nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2, and the inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells and peritoneal macrophages. Tussilagone also reduced the activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinases and nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) involved in the activation of various inflammatory mediators in activated macrophages[1]. |
| Name | Tussilagone |
| CAS | 104012-37-5 |
| Formula | C23H34O5 |
| Molar Mass | 390.51 |
| 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) |