Product Description: (-)-Sesamin isolated from Asarum forbesii Maxim, is an isomer of Sesamin. Sesamin is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis[1][2].
Formula: C20H18O6
References: [1]Feng Zhang, et al. A new amide from Asarum forbesii Maxim. J Asian Nat Prod Res. 2005 Feb;7(1):1-5./[2]Cheng FC, et al. Neuroprotective effects of sesamin and sesamolin on gerbil brain in cerebral ischemia. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006 Sep;2(3):284-8.