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- Title
Saikosaponins: A Review of Structures and Pharmacological Activities.
- Authors
Jia, Ao; Yang, Xinhe; Zou, Bin; Li, Jia; Wang, Yefeng; Ma, Ruixia; Li, Juan; Yao, Yao
- Abstract
Radix Bupleuri is a traditional medicine widely used in China and other Asian countries. Phytochemistry and pharmacology study reveal that saikosaponins(SSs) are the main bioactive compounds in Radix Bupleuri. SSs are complex compounds composed of triterpene aglycone and carbohydrate part containing 1-13 monosaccharides, which can be divided into seven types based on their structural characteristics. Many different kinds of SSs have been isolated from plants of Bupleurum L. SSs show a variety of biological activities, such as central nervous system protection, liver protection, antivirus, anti-tumor, anti-inflammation, hormone-like effects, and immune regulation functions. Due to their broad activity and favorable safety profile, SSs attract an increasing amount of attention in recent years. In this review, the structures of 86 SSs are summarized based on the different aglycones due to the diverse structures of saikosaponin(SS). The pharmacological effects and related mechanism of SSs are thoroughly reviewed, and perspectives for future research are further discussed.
- Subjects
CHINA; CENTRAL nervous system; MONOSACCHARIDES; COMPLEX compounds; TRITERPENES; BUPLEURUM; BIOACTIVE compounds; TRADITIONAL medicine
- Publication
Natural Product Communications, 2022, Vol 17, Issue 5, p1
- ISSN
1934-578X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1934578X221094908