Astragaloside II is an orally active Cycloartane-type triterpene glycoside extracted from Astragalus membranaceus. It inhibits Autophagy, decreases pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-1β), HIF-α, p-p65, p-IκB, and increases SOD. It regulates immunity and reduces inflammatory responses. This compound can be used in research for diseases like liver cancer, osteoporosis, immunosuppressive diseases, and ulcerative colitis.
- Purity: 99.45%
- Molecular weight: 827.01
- Formula: C43H70O15
- Appearance: Solid
- Color: White to off-white
- Structure classification: Terpenoids, Triterpenes
- Initial source: Plants, Leguminosae, Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus (Bunge)P.K.Hsiao