General description
Bilobalide is a biologically active terpenic trilactone (terpenoid) extracted from Ginkgo biloba. It is synthesized from geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP).
Application
(-)-Bilobalide from Ginkgo biloba leaves has been used as a reference substance to study the antimicrobial activity of different fractions of G.biloba leaves against a number of Gram-positive and negative bacteria and yeasts.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Bilobalide is an inducer of cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP3A1 and CYP1A2. It exhibits neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-apoptotic properties. Bilobalide, a γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) AA-rho, 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT(3)) receptor antagonist, may be used to study the function of these receptors in the brain processes such as cognition and memory. It serves as a specific platelet-activating factor receptor antagonist, which helps in the treatment of cardiovascular (Alzheimer′s disease) and cerebrovascular diseases.
Bioactive terpenoid found in Ginkgo biloba.
- UPC:
- 51461523
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- B9031-25MG
