Agave americana Linn.

Silvestrol is a eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4A (eIF4A) inhibitor isolated from Agave americana Linn.. Silvestrol induces autophagy and caspase-mediated apoptosis.

Hecogenin acetate is an orally active steroid saponin aglycone with extensive biological activities. Hecogenin acetate inhibits the phosphorylation of NF-κB and p38 MAPK signaling pathways, antagonizes TRPA1/TRPM8 channels, inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Hecogenin acetate inhibits the production of ROS and the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome; downregulates the expression of MMP-2, and has neuroprotective and anti-tumor activities. Hecogenin acetate enhances gastric mucosal defense and promotes ulcer healing. Hecogenin acetate can be used in combination with certain antibiotics to regulate bacterial efflux pumps and restore antibiotic sensitivity.

Chlorogenin is a natural product that can be isolated from the flowers of Agave americana.

Agavoside C' is a tetraglycoside, which can be isolated from concentrated agave sap. Agavoside C' exhibits antineoplastic efficacy, contributes to necrosis induction with an IC₅₀ of 108 μg/mL.

Agamanone is an active compound.

Agavasaponin C is a saponin, which can be isolated from Agave.