Triterpenes (C₃₀)

Natural glycoside

Corosolic acid (CRA), a constituent of banaba leaves, has been reported to have anti-inflammatory and hypoglycemic activities, it can ameliorate hypertension, abnormal lipid metabolism, and oxidative stress as well as the inflammatory state in SHR-cp rats, suggests CRA can be beneficial for preventing atherosclerosis-related diseases.

Squalane influence on the vital pathway that transforms glucose into cholesterol may be pivotal. It regulates or controls the rate of synthesis of the enzyme HMG Co-A reductase, and may contribute to effective treatments for cancer and heart disease. It plays an important role as a terminator in the biomembrane. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Macranthoidin A, found in the herbs of Lonicera japonica Thunb., has anti-inflammation activity.

Oleanolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound with a widespread occurrence throughout the plant kingdom. In nature, the compound exists either as a free acid or as an aglycone precursor for triterpenoid saponins, in which it can be linked to one or more sugar chains. Oleanolic acid and its derivatives possess hepatoprotective effects, and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, or anticancer activities.

Carboxylic acid with additional oxygen functions