Bioactivity | Ophiopogonin D (Standard) is the analytical standard of Ophiopogonin D. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Ophiopogonin D, isolated from the tubers of Ophiopogon japonicus, is a rare naturally occurring C29 steroidal glycoside. Ophiopogonin D is a CYP2J3 inducer that significantly inhibits Ang II induced NF-κB nuclear translocation, IκBα down-regulation, intracellular Ca2+ overload and activation of pro-inflammatory cytokines by increasing the expression of CYP2J2/EETs and PPARα in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Ophiopogonin D has been used to treat inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases for thousands of years. |
CAS | 40951-21-1 |
Formula | C5H6Na2O5 |
Molar Mass | 192.08 |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |