Properties
Description
Ginsenoside F1 is a triterpene saponin originally found in species of Panax ginseng that exhibits cytoprotective and anti-apoptotic activities, inhibiting UV-induced cell death and apoptosis by downregulating the expression of Bcl-2 and preventing cleavage of PARP.
Molecular Formula
C36H62O9
Source
Dried root of the Panax ginseng C. A. Mey.
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is soluble in water, methanol and ethanol, insoluble in ether and benzene.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Ginsenoside F1 can be used for cytoprotective and anti-apoptotic activity experiments, etc.
