Cayaponia tayuya
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Cayaponia tayuya (1)
Cucurbitacin R
Cat. No.: HY-N11080
CAS No.: 55903-92-9
- Formula: C30H46O7
- Molecular Weight: 518.68
Cucurbitacin R is an orally active anti-inflammatory agent. Cucurbitacin R is isolated from the roots of Cayaponia tayuya. Cucurbitacin R inhibits Cyclooxygenase-2. Cucurbitacin R inhibits Interleukin-6-induced STAT3 activation and cytokine production, blocks NF-κB activation, and selectively prevents NFAT nuclear translocation without affecting Calcineurin activity. Cucurbitacin R inhibits TNF-α production and Nitric-oxide synthase-2 expression. Cucurbitacin R reduces joint damage, soft tissue swelling, paw edema, ear edema, inflammatory cell infiltration, and epithelial thickness. Cucurbitacin R can be used for research on arthritis and delayed-type hypersensitivity.
