Properties
Description
Schisantherin A has neuroprotective activity and could be a potential candidate for the treatment of neuron loss in neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson′s disease.
Molecular Formula
C30H32O9
Source
The seeds and stem of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.)Baill.
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in benzene, chloroform and acetone, soluble in methanol and ethanol, hardly soluble in petroleum ether, and insoluble in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Schisantherin A can be used as a mechanism-based inhibitor that competitively inhibits and irreversibly inactivates CYP3A4.
