Cucurbitacin B (Standard) is the analytical standard of Cucurbitacin B, intended for research and analytical applications. It is a highly oxidized tetracyclic triterpenoid and is orally active. It inhibits tumor cell growth, migration, invasion, and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. It also possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective activities.
- Application: The compound is an analytical standard used in qualitative, quantitative, and methodological research experiments in HPLC, GC, and MS.
- Appearance: Solid
- Color: White to off-white
- Structure classification: Terpenoids, Triterpenes
- Initial source: Plants (Cucurbitaceae, Trichosanthes cucumerina L.)
- Endogenous metabolite