Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: stigmast-4-en-3-one
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C29H48O
Formula Weight: 412,7
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 1058-61-3
Notes: β-Sitostenone is a phytosterol that has been found in A. occidentale and has diverse biological activities.{62626,67354,67355,67356} It inhibits basal nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW 264.7 macrophages (IC50 = 15.9 µM).{62626} β-Sitostenone is active against T. evansi (IC50 = 150 nM).{67354} It reduces mean blood pressure in normotensive rats when administered at a dose of 2 mg/kg.{67355} β-Sitostenone (1.3 and 3 mg/kg) decreases blood glucose levels in dogs.{67356}