Lignans

Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside ((S,S)-SDG), the main lignan in wholegrain flaxseed, is known for its beneficial effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, anti-microbial, anti-obesity, hypolipidemic, and neuroprotective effects.

Schisandrin C (Schizandrin-C) is a phytochemical lignan isolated from Schizandra chinensis. Schisandrin C has diverse biological activities, including anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Schisandrin C can be used for cancer, alzheimer’s disease, and liver diseases research. Schisandrin C induces cell apoptosis.

Macelignan ((+)-Anwulignan; Anwuligan)?is an orally active lignan isolated from Myristica fragrans. Macelignan possesses many pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetes, and neuroprotective activities.

Diphyllin is an orally active V-ATPase inhibitor (IC₅₀=17 nM) and HIV-1 inhibitor (IC₅₀=0.38 μM). Diphyllin blocks the acidification of osteoclast lysosomes and bone resorption lacunas (IC₅₀=0.6 nM for acid influx inhibition)， thereby inhibiting bone resorption. Diphyllin can effectively inhibit osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and has no effect on osteoblastic bone formation. Diphyllin can be used in the research of bone metabolism-related diseases and has the potential to inhibit diseases related to excessive bone resorption.

Pinoresinol Diglucoside is an orally active lignan with multifunctional bioactivity. Pinoresinol Diglucoside interacts with targets including ALB, HIF1A, GSK3B, BCL2, MARK3, IL6, NF-κB p65, Nrf2, HO-1, and TLR4, and modulates pathways including PI3K-Akt, estrogen, MAPK, Rap1, AKT/mTOR/NF-κB, and TGF-β1/Smads. Pinoresinol Diglucoside regulates osteogenesis, bone resorption, oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, ferroptosis, ferritinophagy, cardiac fibrosis, and vasorelaxation. Pinoresinol Diglucoside can be used for the research of osteoporosis, ischemia/reperfusion-induced brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, chondrodysplasia, diabetic cardiomyopathy, cardiac hypertrophy, hypertension, cisplatin-induced hearing loss, atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, and disuse osteoporosis.

Enterolactone is a bioactive phenolic metabolite known as a mammalian lignan derived from dietary lignans. Enterolactone has estrogenic properties and anti-breast cancer activity. Enterolactone is a radiosensitizer for human breast cancer cell lines through impaired DNA repair and increased apoptosis.

Pinoresinol is a lignol of plant origin serving for defense in a caterpillar. Pinoresinol drastically sensitizes cancer cells against TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) -induced apoptosis.

Deoxypodophyllotoxin (DPT), a derivative of podophyllotoxin, is a lignan with potent antimitotic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties isolated from Anthriscus sylvestris. Deoxypodophyllotoxin, targets the microtubule, has a major impact in oncology not only as anti-mitotics but also as potent inhibitors of angiogenesis. Deoxypodophyllotoxin induces cell autophagy and apoptosis. Deoxypodophyllotoxin evokes increase of intracellular Ca²⁺ concentrations in DRG neurons.

Matairesinol is an orally active bioactive compound with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer activities. Matairesinol inhibits the phosphorylation of MAPK, JNK and NF-κB, downregulates RANKL-induced NFATc1 expression and activity, and suppresses the activation of the PI3K/AKT/FOXO1 pathway. Matairesinol can be used in research related to sepsis-mediated brain injury, osteoporosis, heart failure, atopic dermatitis and cancer.

Etoposide (Standard) is the analytical standard of Etoposide. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Etoposide (VP-16; VP-16-213) is an anti-cancer chemotherapy agent. Etoposide inhibits topoisomerase II, thus stopping DNA replication. Etoposide induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and autophagy.

Lignin (Lignine) is a natural complex biopolymer with biodegradable and biocompatible. Lignin is the main component of plant cell walls and is a renewable aromatic polymer. Lignin has strongly antioxidant activity.

(-)-Asarinin is a tetrahydrofurofurano lignan with various biological activities. (-)-Asarinin induces apoptosis in cancer cells. (-)-Asarinin promotes mitochondrial ROS accumulation, inhibits the STAT3 signaling pathway and induces apoptosis in precancerous cells. (-)-Asarinin is a Src family kinase inhibitor that suppresses mast cell activation. (-)-Asarinin is a non-competitive Δ5-desaturase inhibitor with a K_i of 0.28 mM. (-)-Asarinin possesses pain relief, anti-viral, anti-allergic and anti-tuberculous bacilli, and anti-tumor effects.

Pinoresinol dimethyl ether ((+)-Eudesmin) is a non-phenolic furanoid lignin. Pinoresinol dimethyl ether can be isolated from Magnolia biondii. Pinoresinol dimethyl ether activates MAPK, PKC, and PKA upstream pathways and inhibits NO levels. Pinoresinol dimethyl ether has neuroprotective activity.

Syringaresinol is a lignan-type phytochemical with anti-inflammatory activities. Syringaresinol inhibits the NF-κB and AKT signaling pathway in IL-1β-activated mouse chondrocytes. Syringaresinol increases phosphorylation of AMPK, eNOS, and intracellular Ca²⁺ levels in HUVECs. Syringaresinol attenuates osteoarthritis progression in mice with Destabilization of the Medial Meniscus (DMM)-induced osteoarthritis. Syringaresinol can be used for the study of osteoarthritis (OA).

Obovatol is a biphenyl ether lignan isolated from the leaves of Magnolia obovata Thunb.

Schisanhenol (Schizanhenol), a lignan, is an orally active antioxidant. Schisanhenol reduces AChE activity, increases SIRT1 and PGC-1α expression, and decreases phosphorylated Tau (Ser 396) levels. Schisanhenol increases SOD and glutathione peroxidase activity, decreases malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and inhibits UGT2B7 activitY. Schisanhenol attenuates ox-LDL-induced apoptosis, intracellular reactive oxygen species generation, and cytotoxicity in endothelial cells. Schisanhenol inhibits LDL oxidation, brain mitochondrial and membrane peroxidative damage, and brain mitochondrial swelling and disintegration. Schisanhenol can be used for the research of Alzheimer’s disease, atherosclerosis, brain ischemia, and age-related brain deterioration.

Lariciresinol is an orally active ingredient. Lariciresinol can be isolated from Arabidopsis thaliana. Lariciresinol inhibits α-glucosidase activity (IC₅₀ of 6.97 μM; K_i of 0.046 μM). Lariciresinol dereases Bcl-2, upregulates Bax and induces Apoptosis. Lariciresinol regulates TGF-β and NF-κB pathways. Lariciresinol has antitumor activity against liver cancer, gastric cancer, and breast cancer. Lariciresinol shows antifungal activity and anti-diabetic activity.

Rabdosiin ((+)-Rabdosiin) is a Caffeic acid (HY-N0172) tetramer. Rabdosiin can be isolated from Macrotomia euchroma.

Fargesin is a bioactive neolignan isolated from magnolia plants, with antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory effects.

Gomisin D is an orally active lignan that binds to PDGFRβ with a K_d of 10 μM. By targeting PDGFRβ to regulate signaling pathways, Gomisin D inhibits the activation and proliferation of hepatic stellate cells and promotes their apoptosis, thereby ameliorating hepatic fibrosis. Gomisin D exhibits multiple activities such as photoprotection, antimelanogenesis, antioxidant effects, and hypoglycemic activity. Gomisin D can be used in studies related to diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and hepatic fibrosis.