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Withanolide A

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Neuroprotective via neurite outgrowth promotion; anti-inflammatory through NF-kB inhibition; axon and dendrite regeneration

Research Notes

AshwagandhaAyurvedic

Withanolide A is the most potent neurite outgrowth-promoting withanolide. Animal studies demonstrate significant reversal of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer models.

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Steroidal lactone (withanolide)
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Withanolide A

Steroidal lactone (withanolide)Lipid-based molecules that regulate physiological processes

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₃₀O₂

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

Related Compounds (Steroidal lactone (withanolide))

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