What is Hederagenin?
Hederagenin is a natural compound in the triterpenoid compound class. It can be isolated from various sources in nature like common ivy Hedera helix and quinoa Chenopodium quinoa.
Hederagenin, like other triterpenoids, has been widely studied for anti-cancer activity. It has shown efficacy against various types of cancer like breast, colon, leukemia, lung and other. Its effects are exhibited through various metabolic pathways like induction of apoptosis.
Due to its steroid-type structure, Hederagenin exhibits a variety of biological activities like
- Anti-inflammatory,
- Anti-depressant,
- Neuroprotective,
- Anti-hyperlipidemia,
- Anti-diabetic,
- Anti-leishmanial,
- Anti-viral
- and more.
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