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Platycodin D
In vitro / AnimalMechanism of Action
Expectorant via airway mucus secretion stimulation, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, mucosal adjuvant activity, cholesterol-lowering
Research Notes
Stimulated airway mucus secretion — pharmacological basis for expectorant use. Anti-tumor activity via apoptosis induction. Mucosal immune adjuvant activity — potential vaccine adjuvant. Cholesterol-lowering via inhibition of intestinal cholesterol absorption.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Oleanane-type triterpene saponin
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Platycodin D
Oleanane-type triterpene saponinAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties
Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Related Compounds (Oleanane-type triterpene saponin)
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