Ganoderenic acid K

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
942950-94-9

[ Name ]:
Ganoderenic acid K

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Ganoderenic acid K is a natural product, that can be isolated from fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lucidum. Ganoderenic acid K shows strong inhibitory activity against HMG-CoA reductase (HMGCR) with IC50 of 16.5 μM[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Metabolic Enzyme/Protease >> HMG-CoA Reductase (HMGCR)
Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology

[References]

[1]. Chen B, et al. Triterpenes and meroterpenes from Ganoderma lucidum with inhibitory activity against HMGs reductase, aldose reductase and α-glucosidase. Fitoterapia. 2017 Jul;120:6-16.  

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C32H44O9

[ Molecular Weight ]:
572.69

Related Compounds