Isosilybin B is a flavonolignan isolated from Silybum marianum. It is known to regulate cell cycle-related proteins by reducing cyclins (D3, D1, A, E), Cdk4, Cdk2, and Cdc25A, and activating Caspases (Caspase-9 and Caspase-3). This compound promotes apoptosis, reduces androgen receptor (AR) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and has demonstrated anticancer activity against prostate cancer.
- Regulates cell cycle-related proteins.
- Activates caspases (caspase-9 and caspase-3).
- Promotes apoptosis.
- Reduces androgen receptor (AR) and PSA levels.
- Exhibits anticancer activity against prostate cancer.
- Isolated from Silybum marianum.