Zingiberaceae Extract

Curdione ((+)-Curdione) is an orally active sesquiterpenoid. Curdione inhibits platelet aggregation. Curdione induces ferroptosis in colorectal cancer via m6A methylation mediated by METTL14 and YTHDF2. Curdione inhibits ferroptosis in Isoproterenol (HY-B0468)-induced myocardial infarction by regulating the Keap1/Trx1/GPX4 signaling pathway, suppressing oxidative stress (ROS) and apoptosis. Curdione ameliorates Doxorubicin (HY-15142)-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting oxidative stress (ROS) and activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Curdione ameliorates sepsis-induced lung injury by inhibiting platelet-mediated neutrophil extracellular trap formation. Curdione ameliorates Bleomycin (HY-17565A)-induced pulmonary fibrosis by inhibiting TGF-β-induced fibroblast-to-myofibroblast differentiation. Curdione exhibits neuroprotective effects against focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. Curdione exerts antiproliferative effects against human uterine leiomyosarcoma by targeting IDO1. Curdione protects vascular endothelial cells and atherosclerosis by regulating DNMT1-mediated ERBB4 promoter methylation. Curdione inhibits inducible prostaglandin E2 production (IC₅₀ = 1.1 μM) and cyclooxygenase 2 expression.

Helichrysetin is isolated from the flower Helichrysum odoratissimum. Helichrysetin is an ID2 (DNA binding inhibitor 2) inhibitor. Helichrysetin induces apoptosis. Helichrysetin has anti-tumor and antioxidant activity.

Germacrone is a sesquiterpene compound with multiple biological activities. Germacrone inhibits the H1N1 and H3N2 influenza A virus and the influenza B virus. Germacrone blocks the progressionof arthritis by regulating Th1/Th2 balance and inhibiting NF-κB signaling. Germacrone can arrest the cell cycle at G0/G1 and G2/M phases and induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells. Germacrone inhibits 5α-reductase and has anti-androgenic effect. Germacrone has neuroprotective functions and can be used for the study of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Germacrone also has antioxidant activity.

5,7-Dimethoxyflavone is one of the major components of Kaempferia parviflora, has anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, and antineoplastic effects. 5,7-Dimethoxyflavone inhibits cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3As. 5,7-Dimethoxyflavone is also a potent Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (BCRP) inhibitor.

8-Gingerol can be found in the rhizome of ginger (Z. officinale) and has oral bioactivity. It activates TRPV1, with an EC₅₀ value of 5.0 µM. 8-Gingerol inhibits COX-2 and also suppresses the growth of H. pylori in vitro. Additionally, 8-Gingerol exhibits anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and modulating its downstream STAT3/ERK pathway to suppress the proliferation, migration, and invasion of colorectal cancer cells. 8-Gingerol also exerts immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting oxidative stress, inducing cell cycle arrest, promoting apoptosis, and regulating autophagy. Furthermore, 8-Gingerol has cardioprotective effects. 8-Gingerol is promising for research in the fields of cancer, infection, immunosuppression, and cardiovascular diseases.

Paradol is a pungent phenolic substance found in ginger and other Zingiberaceae plants. Paradol is an effective inhibitor of tumor promotion in mouse skin carcinogenesis, binds to cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 active site.

Zerumbone is an orally active natural cyclic sesquiterpene and can be isolated from Zingiber zerumbet. Zerumbone has anti-proliferative, anti-inflammation, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-mutagenic activity.

Ethyl cinnamate, an orally active chemical constituent of the rhizome of Kaempferia galanga, exhibits anti-cancer, nematocidal, sedative and vasorelaxant activities. Ethyl cinnamate is a fragrance ingredient used as a food flavor and additive for cosmetic products. Ethyl cinnamate is also an excellent clearing reagent for mammalian tissues. Ethyl cinnamate suppresses tumor growth through anti-angiogenesis by attenuating VEGFR2 signal pathway in colorectal cancer. Ethyl cinnamate inhibits the tonic contractions induced by high K+ and phenylephrine (PE) with respective IC₅₀ values of 0.30 mM and 0.38 mM in rat aorta.

5,7,4’-Trimethoxyflavone can be isolated from the medicinal plant Kaempferia parviflora (KP). 5,7,4’-Trimethoxyflavone is a CFTR activator and EC₅₀ is 64 μM. 5,7,4’-Trimethoxyflavone induces apoptosis, increases proteolytic activation of caspase-3, and degradation of ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) protein. 5,7,4’-Trimethoxyflavone has antitumor activity. 5,7,4’-Trimethoxyflavone can be used to prevent skin aging and oxidative stress.

[8]-Shogaol, a kind of stimulating compound in ginger, has antiplatelet (IC₅₀=5 μM), anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity. [8]-Shogaol inhibited COX-2 (IC₅₀=17.5 μM), which led to the decline of human leukemia cells. 8-Shogaol Selective direction TAK1 sum TAK1-TAB1 (IC₅₀=5 μM), suppress IKK, Akt sum MAPK signal pathway, and reverse synovitis synovial sum Air dampness (RA).

Tolazoline hydrochloride (Imidaline hydrochloride) is an α-adrenergic receptor antagonist. Tolazoline hydrochloride inhibits Noradrenaline (HY-13715)-induced cell contraction, modulates vascular resistance, increases arterial pressure, and reverses bradycardia and tachypnea. Tolazoline hydrochloride can be used to study erectile dysfunction, α₂-adrenergic receptor agonist-related poisoning, and skin vascular disease research.

Yakuchinone A is a natural product isolated from the fruit of Alpinia oxyphylla, which can induce apoptosis and has anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities.

(E)-Cardamonin ((E)-Cardamomin) is a novel antagonist of hTRPA1 cation channel with an IC₅₀ of 454 nM.

Tectochrysin (Techtochrysin) is one of the major flavonoids of Alpinia oxyphylla Miquel. Tectochrysin inhibits activity of NF-κB.

3,5,7,3’,4’-Pentamethoxyflavone is a Ca²⁺ channel inhibitor. 3,5,7,3’,4’-Pentamethoxyflavone can protect DNA from oxidative damage. 3,5,7,3’,4’-Pentamethoxyflavone can induce relaxation of the human corpus cavernosum through calcium mobilization-related mechanisms. 3,5,7,3’,4’-Pentamethoxyflavone can promote the expression of eNOS and cystathionine gamma lyase CSE proteins in middle-aged male rats and regulate vascular function. 3,5,7,3’,4’-Pentamethoxyflavone can be used in research related to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Furanodienone is one of the major bioactive constituents derived from Rhizoma Curcumae. Furanodienone induced apoptosis.

[10]-Shogaol is an orally active antioxidant. [10]-Shogaol can be extracted from ginger (Zingiber officinale). [10]-Shogaol1 inhibits COX-2 with an IC₅₀ value of 7.5 μM. [10]-Shogaol inhibits the production of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6). [10]-Shogaol inhibits NF-κB phosphorylation. [10]-Shogaol has anti-inflammatory effects. [10]-Shogaol has anticancer effects against Docetaxel (HY-B0011)-resistant prostate cancer. [10]-Shogaol exhibits larvicidal activity against L5 larvae of Angiostrongylus cantonensis.

Octahydrocurcumin (Hexahydrobisdemethoxycurcumin) is an orally active anticancer and anti-inflammatory agent, and is the final hydrogenated metabolite of Curcumin (HY-N0005) in vivo. Octahydrocurcumin exerts its anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory effects by inducing the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway and inhibiting the TAK1-NF-κB-COX-2 pathway, respectively.

Hexahydrocurcumin is one of the major metabolites of curcumin and a selective, orally active COX-2 inhibitor. Hexahydrocurcumin is inactive against COX-1. Hexahydrocurcumin has antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities.

Curzerenone is an orally active sesquiterpene compound and Antibacterial agent. Curzerenone can be isolated from Curcuma zedoaria and Curcuma aeruginosa plants. Curzerenone increases ROS levels, activates Apoptotic signaling pathways, and attenuates the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Curzerenone exhibits anticancer activity against liver cancer and cervical cancer. Curzerenone has antioxidant effects. Curzerenone shows weak antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli. Curzerenone can be used in research related to hepatocellular carcinoma, cervical cancer, and Escherichia coli infection.