Natural Products

Matrine((+)-Matrine) is an alkaloid found in plants from the Sophora family. It has a variety of pharmacological effects, including anti-cancer effects, and action as a kappa opioid receptor agonist.

Morin hydrate is a chemical compound. Morin can be used to test for the presence of aluminum or tin in a solution, since it forms characteristically fluorescent coordination complexes with them.

Myricetin (Cannabiscetin) is a naturally occurring flavonol, a flavonoid found in many grapes, berries, fruits, vegetables, herbs, as well as other plants.

Naringin (Naringoside) is a flavanone glycoside and is a major flavonoid in grapefruit and gives the grapefruit juice its bitter taste.

Naringin Dihydrochalcone(Naringin DC) is a new-style sweetening agent and an artificial sweetener derived from naringin.

Flavanone glycoside with neuroprotective and antioxidant properties. Does not inhibit oral carcinogenesis in a rat model unlike other citrus flavanones, but does exert a protective effect against gastritis and gastric lesions.

Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone (Nhdc) is a flavonoid sweetening agent with potent antioxidant activity.

Oleanolic acid (Caryophyllin) is a naturally occurring triterpenoid, widely distributed in food and medicinal plants, related to betulinic acid. It is relatively non-toxic, antitumor, and hepatoprotective, as well as exhibiting antiviral properties.

Oridonin (Isodonol), an entkaurane diterpenoid isolated from Rabdosia rubescens, is an important traditional Chinese herbal remedy.

Orotic acid(6-Carboxyuracil) is a heterocyclic compound and an acid.

Paeonol (Peonol) is a major component extracted from Chinese herbs moutan cortex and Cynanchum paniculatum .

Palmatine chloride is a protoberberine alkaloid that is isolated from medicinal herbs like Coptis chinensis Franch.

Parthenolide ((-)-Parthenolide) is a sesquiterpene lactone which occurs naturally in the plant feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium).

Piperine (1-Piperoylpiperidine) is the alkaloid responsible for the pungency of black pepper and long pepper, along with chavicine (an isomer of piperine). It has also been used in some forms of traditional medicine and as an insecticide.

Quercetin inhibits many enzyme systems including tyrosine protein kinase, phospholipase A2, phosphodiesterases, mitochondrial ATPase, PI 3-kinase and protein kinase C.

Rheochrysidin is one of the major components of Da-Cheng-Qi decoction used in the treatment of inflammation.

Rutaecarpine is an indolopyridoquinazolinone alkaloid isolated from Evodia rutaecarpa and related herbs, which has shown a variety of intriguing biological properties such as anti-thrombotic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and analgesic, anti-obesity and thermoregulatory, vasorelaxing activity, as well as effects on the cardiovascular and endocrine systems.

Salicin(Salicoside, Salicine) is an alcoholic β-glycoside that contains D-glucose. Salicin is an anti-inflammatory agent that is produced from willow bark. Salicin is closely related in chemical make-up to aspirin. When consumed, it is metabolized to salicylic acid.

Salidroside (Rhodioloside) is a glucoside of tyrosol found in the plant Rhodiola rosea. It is thought to be one of the compounds responsible for the antidepressant and anxiolytic actions of this plant, along with rosavin.

Sclareol is a fragrant chemical compound found in clary sage (Salvia sclarea), from which it derives its name. It is classified as a bicyclic diterpene alcohol. Sclareol is used as a fragrance in cosmetics and perfumes and as flavoring in food. Sclareol and other similar substances may be prepared from sclareolide.Sclareol is also able to kill human leukemic cells and colon cancer cells by apoptosis.

Sclareolide (Norambreinolide) is a sesquiterpene lactone natural product .

Shikimic acid(Shikimate), more commonly known as its anionic form shikimate, is an important biochemical intermediate in plants and microorganisms.

Silibinin (silybin) is the major active constituent of silymarina compound extracted from the seeds of the herb milk thistle.

Silymarin (Silibinin B) inhibits chemically induced urinary bladder tumor growth and progression possibly by inhibiting cell proliferation and enhancing apoptosis.

Sodium danshensu is a sodium salt of danshensu from the widely used Chinese herb Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge). In vitro and in vivo studies revealed that danshensu possessed diverse pharmacological effects, including relaxation of coronary artery, anticoagulation, protection of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and antiarrhythmia activities

Solanesol is isolated from tobacco leaves, and is a high molecular weight isoprenoid alcohol.

Stigmasterol, which is readily obtainable from soybean oil, can be transformed easily to progesterone and to other hormones.

Synephrine (Oxedrine) is an amine compound commonly used for weight loss.

Tangeretin (Tangeritin) is an O-polymethoxylated flavone that is found in tangerine and other citrus peels. Tangeretin (Tangeritin) strengthens the cell wall and acts as a plant's defensive mechanism against disease-causing pathogens. Tangeretin (Tangeritin) also shows enormous potential as an anti cancer agent.

Tetrahydropapaverine, one of the TIQs and an analogue of salsolinol and tetrahydropapaveroline, has been reported to have neurotoxic effects on dopamine neurons.

Tetrandrine is a calcium channel blocker. It inhibits the degranulation of mast cells.Tetrandrine has anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrogenic actions, which make tetrandrine and related compounds potentially useful in the treatment of lung silicosis, liver cirrhosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Troxerutin(Trihydroxyethylrutin) is a flavonol, a type of flavonoid. It is more accurately a hydroxyethylrutoside. It can be isolated from Sophora japonica, the japanese pagoda tree.It is used as a vasoprotective.

Vanillylacetone is similar in chemical structure to other flavor chemicals such as vanillin and eugenol. It is used as a flavor additive in spice oils and in perfumery to introduce spicy aromas.

Xanthone is an organic compound. It can be prepared by the heating of phenyl salicylate. In 1939, xanthone was introduced as an insecticide and it currently finds uses as ovicide for codling moth eggs and as a larvicide. Xanthone is also used in the preparation of xanthydrol, which is used in the determination of urea levels in the blood

Yohimbine hydrochloride (Antagonil) is a α2-adrenoceptor antagonist (pKi values are 8.52, 8.00 and 9.17 for human α2A, α2B and α2C receptors respectively)

β-sitosterol reduces blood levels of cholesterol, and is sometimes used in treating hypercholesterolemia. β-Sitosterol inhibits cholesterol absorption in the intestine. When the sterol is absorbed in the intestine, it is transported by lipoproteins and incorporated into the cellular membrane.

Propyl gallate is a common food antioxidant. Propyl gallate can inhibit the production of acrolein, glyoxal and methylglyoxal.

Methyl dihydrojasmonate is a fragrance ingredient with a jasmine-like odor, used in many fragrance mixtures.

8-Oxocoptisine is a natural protoberberine alkaloid with anti-cancer activity.

Thymoquinone is a natural product derived from Nigella sativa that primarily targets the VEGFR2-PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. It exhibits a range of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral, anticonvulsant, antifungal, and antiangiogenic effects, alongside hepatoprotective properties. Thymoquinone is valuable for research applications in areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, infectious diseases, and inflammation.

Biotin-4-aminophenol is a biotin-phenol analog that facilitates the generation of free radicals. This compound exhibits enhanced and selective conjugation to tyrosine residues in proteins, outperforming previously reported analogs such as BP1. Its remarkable reactivity makes it a valuable tool for studying protein modifications and interactions in various biological research applications.

Conophylline is a vinca alkaloid derived from the leaves of the tropical plant Ervatamia microphylla. This compound functions as a differentiation inducer for pancreatic cells and demonstrates potent biological activity by suppressing hepatic stellate cells (HSC) while inducing apoptosis. It is of particular interest in research focused on pancreatic differentiation and the modulation of liver fibrosis.

Berberine (Natural Yellow 18) is an alkaloid isolated from the Chinese herbal medicine Huanglian, as an antibiotic. Berberine (Natural Yellow 18) induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and inhibits DNA topoisomerase. Berberine (Natural Yellow 18) has antineoplastic properties. 

Fumonisin B4 is a derivative of fumonisin. Fumonisin B4 has low albumin binding capacity.

Epimedin A, one of the main flavonoid active components in Herba Epimedii, is orally active. Epimedin A can inhibit osteoclastogenesis, differentiation, and bone resorption. Epimedin A also possesses anti-inflammatory activity. Epimedin A can be used in the research of osteoporosis and inflammatory diseases.

Vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside is an orally active flavonoid glycoside. Vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside inhibits Apoptosis, increases the phosphorylation levels of PI3K/Akt, inhibits caspase-3, SOD activity, and promotes cytokine (IL-2, IL-6, and IL-12) secretion. Vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside strongly inhibits DNA synthesis in MCF-7 cells with an IC50 of 17.5 μM. Vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside enhances immune function and improves the absorption of active compounds. Vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside has antioxidant activity. Vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside is used in the study of cardiovascular disease and immune-related diseases.

Loganin is an iridoid glycoside known for its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor properties. It demonstrates protective effects against acute lung injury and pulmonary fibrosis by upregulating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway in response to LPS-mediated inflammation and oxidative stress. Additionally, Loganin mitigates neuroinflammation associated with spinal cord injury, highlighting its potential relevance in research on inflammatory and neuroprotective therapies.

(S)-(+)-Carvone is a natural product that exerts its effects primarily through the modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation pathways. It enhances the activity of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), while reducing levels of proinflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers. Additionally, (S)-(+)-Carvone promotes apoptotic cell death via activation of caspases and demonstrates potential therapeutic effects in conditions such as skin cancer, liver protection, arthritis, and cognitive enhancement. Its multifaceted biological activities make it valuable for research in oxidative stress-related diseases and inflammation.

Stigmalactam is an aristolactam-type alkaloid derived from Orophea enterocarpa, known for its anticancer properties. It induces apoptosis through the mitochondrial pathway, involving the activation of caspases 3 and 9, along with a reduction in mitochondrial membrane potential. Additionally, Stigmalactam demonstrates antioxidant activity by lowering reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. This reagent is suitable for research in the contexts of liver and breast cancer.

Acrofolione A is an atisane diterpenoid that exhibits significant anticancer properties. It effectively induces G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human NALM-6 pre-B cell leukemia cells, making it a valuable tool for leukemia research. This compound provides insights into mechanisms of cell cycle regulation and potential therapeutic strategies for treating leukemia.