Onopordopicrin

In vitro

Mechanism of Action

Guaianolide-type sesquiterpene lactone unique to Onopordum; mild antibacterial and potential anticancer activity

Research Notes

Potential anticancer activity documented in a 2016 cell-line study. Mild antibacterial activity confirmed. Unique to the Onopordum genus within Asteraceae.

Found In 1 Herb

Cotton Thistle

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide)

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Onopordopicrin

Sesquiterpene Lactone (Guaianolide)Aromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₃₀O₂

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

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