1. Hecogenin

Hecogenin is a steroid saponin isolated from Agave sisalana and is a selective inhibitor of human UDP-glucuronosyltransferases. Hecogenin has a wide spectrum of pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antifungal and gastroprotective effects.

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Hecogenin Chemical Structure

Hecogenin Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 467-55-0

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Description

Hecogenin is a steroid saponin isolated from Agave sisalana and is a selective inhibitor of human UDP-glucuronosyltransferases. Hecogenin has a wide spectrum of pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antifungal and gastroprotective effects[1].

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Human UDP-glucuronosyltransferases[1]

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Hecogenin (3.1-90 mg/kg; oral administration; for 15 hours; male Swiss mice) acutely administered, before ethanol, exhibits a potent gastroprotective effect. The Hecogenin pretreatment normalizes GSH levels and significantly reduces lipid peroxidation and nitrite levels in the stomach, as evaluated by the ethanol-induced gastric lesion model. Hecogenin also decreases MPO release and significantly protects the gastric mucosa[1].

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Animal Model: Male Swiss mice (20-30 g) with ethanol[1]
Dosage: 3.1 mg/kg, 7.5 mg/kg, 15 mg/kg, 30 mg/kg, 60 mg/kg and 90 mg/kg
Administration: Oral administration; for 15 hours
Result: Normalized GSH levels and significantly reduced lipid peroxidation and nitrite levels in the stomach, as evaluated by the ethanol-induced gastric lesion model. Decreased MPO release and significantly protected the gastric mucosa.
Molecular Weight

430.62

Formula

C27H42O4

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Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

[H][C@]1(O[C@@]2(OC[C@H](C)CC2)[C@@H](C)[C@@]1([C@]34C)[H])C[C@@]3([H])[C@]5([H])CC[C@@]6([H])C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]6(C)[C@@]5([H])CC4=O

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Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months
-20°C 1 month
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DMF : 16.67 mg/mL (38.71 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C)

H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

DMSO : < 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)

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Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.3222 mL 11.6112 mL 23.2223 mL
5 mM 0.4644 mL 2.3222 mL 4.6445 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMF 1 mM 2.3222 mL 11.6112 mL 23.2223 mL 58.0558 mL
5 mM 0.4644 mL 2.3222 mL 4.6445 mL 11.6112 mL
10 mM 0.2322 mL 1.1611 mL 2.3222 mL 5.8056 mL
15 mM 0.1548 mL 0.7741 mL 1.5482 mL 3.8704 mL
20 mM 0.1161 mL 0.5806 mL 1.1611 mL 2.9028 mL
25 mM 0.0929 mL 0.4644 mL 0.9289 mL 2.3222 mL
30 mM 0.0774 mL 0.3870 mL 0.7741 mL 1.9352 mL
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