Properties
Description
Protodioscin, a steroidal saponin compound found in a number of plant species, is able to stimulate testosterone production and it also has an androgen-mimetic action, binding and activating the testosterone receptors.
Molecular Formula
C51H84O22
Source
The rhizomes of Dioscorea zingiberensis C.H.Wright
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Protodioscin can be used for cytotoxic activity experiments, etc.
