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Taraxasterol

In vitro / Animal
Triterpene

Mechanism of Action

Hepatoprotection through antioxidant scavenging; inhibits hepatic inflammation via NF-kB pathway suppression
Anti-inflammatory via NF-kB and MAPK inhibition, hepatoprotective, anti-cancer (apoptosis induction)
Hepatoprotective triterpenol found in milky latex; anti-inflammatory activity relevant to traditional liver-protective uses

Research Notes

Dandelion RootWestern

Taraxasterol demonstrates cytoprotective effects in hepatocyte cultures exposed to acetaminophen and alcohol. Animal studies confirm hepatic enzyme normalization.

Dandelion TCM (Pu Gong Ying)TCM

Anti-inflammatory effects in LPS-induced inflammation models. Hepatoprotective in alcohol-induced liver injury. Suppressed breast cancer cell proliferation in vitro.

Sow ThistleWestern

Taraxasterol demonstrates hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activity in preclinical studies. Found in latex of Sonchus and related genera.

Found In 3 Herbs

Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root

Western
Dandelion TCM (Pu Gong Ying)

Dandelion TCM (Pu Gong Ying)

TCM
Sow Thistle

Sow Thistle

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Triterpene
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Taraxasterol

TriterpeneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Triterpene)

Asiatic acid(1)Betulinic acid(7)Myrrhanol A(1)

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