Product Description: (20R)-Protopanaxadiol is a triterpenoid saponin metabolite of 20(R)-ginsenoside Rg3 in black ginseng. (20R)-Protopanaxadiol exhibits anti-tumor activity and cytotoxicity, and potently inhibits the growth of Helicobacter pylori[1][2][3].
Applications: COVID-19-immunoregulation
Formula: C30H52O3
References: [1]Liu L, et al. Enzymatic preparation of 20(S, R)-protopanaxadiol by transformation of 20(S, R)-Rg3 from black ginseng. Phytochemistry. 2010 Sep;71(13):1514-20./[2]Bae EA, et al. Metabolism of 20(S)- and 20(R)-ginsenoside Rg3 by human intestinal bacteria and its relation to in vitro biological activities. Biol Pharm Bull. 2002 Jan;25(1):58-63./[3]Hasegawa H, et al. Inhibitory effect of some triterpenoid saponins on glucose transport in tumor cells and its application to in vitro cytotoxic and antiviral activities. Planta Med. 1994 Jun;60(3):240-3.
CAS Number: 7755-01-3
Molecular Weight: 460.73
Compound Purity: 99.82
Research Area: Cancer; Infection
Solubility: DMSO : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Bacterial