Larreagenin A

In vitro

Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis; antimicrobial activity against gram-positive bacteria; contributes to the resinous protective coating of the plant

Research Notes

ChaparralWestern

Larreagenin and related triterpenes contribute to chaparral's antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory profile. In vitro studies show activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida species. The compound may contribute to the wound-healing properties attributed to chaparral poultices in traditional use.

Found In 1 Herb

Chaparral

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Triterpene saponin

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Larreagenin A

Triterpene saponinAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Triterpene saponin)

Aescin(1)Asiaticoside(1)Eclalbatin(1)Madecassoside(1)Phytolaccagenin(1)

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