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Bilobalide (CAS 33570-04-6)

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Alternate Names:
(−)-Bilobalide
Application:
Bilobalide is a compound with neuroprotective, antibacterial, and inhibitory effects
CAS Number:
33570-04-6
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
326.30
Molecular Formula:
C15H18O8
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Bilobalide is a terpenoid constituent found in Ginkgo biloba leaves, renowned for its unique structural framework and significant role in research focused on cognitive mechanisms. Unlike typical terpenoids, bilobalide exhibits a rare trilactone structure that contributes to its distinctive biological activities. In scientific investigations, it has been observed to modulate several pathways for neuronal research, including the expression of neurotrophic factors, inhibiting apoptotic pathways in neural cells, and scavenging free radicals. Furthermore, bilobalide′s ability to modulate gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors highlights its potential in researching the complex mechanisms underlying neurotransmission and synaptic plasticity. By elucidating the molecular underpinnings of bilobalide′s actions, research aims to uncover new insights into the preservation of cognitive functions and the mechanisms through which neural cells resist degenerative processes.


Bilobalide (CAS 33570-04-6) References

  1. Bilobalide in Ginkgo biloba extract is a major substance inducing hepatic CYPs.  |  Umegaki, K., et al. 2007. J Pharm Pharmacol. 59: 871-7. PMID: 17637180
  2. Bilobalide modulates serotonin-controlled behaviors in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.  |  Brown, MK. and Luo, Y. 2009. BMC Neurosci. 10: 62. PMID: 19545409
  3. Bilobalide prevents apoptosis through activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway in SH-SY5Y cells.  |  Shi, C., et al. 2010. Apoptosis. 15: 715-27. PMID: 20333467
  4. Ginkgolides and bilobalide protect BV2 microglia cells against OGD/reoxygenation injury by inhibiting TLR2/4 signaling pathways.  |  Zhou, JM., et al. 2016. Cell Stress Chaperones. 21: 1037-1053. PMID: 27562518
  5. Bilobalide Suppresses Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes via the AMPK Signaling Pathway.  |  Bu, S., et al. 2019. Molecules. 24: PMID: 31569605
  6. Sesquiterpenoid bilobalide inhibits gastric carcinoma cell growth and induces apoptosis both in vitro and in vivo models.  |  Liu, J., et al. 2021. J Biochem Mol Toxicol. 35: e22723. PMID: 33511709
  7. Bilobalide: A review of its pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and safety.  |  Lu, J., et al. 2021. Phytother Res. 35: 6114-6130. PMID: 34342079
  8. Bilobalide inhibits inflammation and promotes the expression of Aβ degrading enzymes in astrocytes to rescue neuronal deficiency in AD models.  |  Xiang, J., et al. 2021. Transl Psychiatry. 11: 542. PMID: 34671017
  9. Bilobalide Exerts Anti-Inflammatory Effects on Chondrocytes Through the AMPK/SIRT1/mTOR Pathway to Attenuate ACLT-Induced Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis in Rats.  |  Ma, T., et al. 2022. Front Pharmacol. 13: 783506. PMID: 35281931
  10. Protective Effects of the Bilobalide on Retinal Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats.  |  Su, Q., et al. 2022. Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 194: 6407-6422. PMID: 35932369
  11. Natural product, bilobalide, improves joint health in rabbits with osteoarthritis by anti-matrix degradation and antioxidant activities.  |  Ma, T., et al. 2022. Front Vet Sci. 9: 1034623. PMID: 36337189
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  13. Activity of bilobalide, a sesquiterpene from Ginkgo biloba, on Pneumocystis carinii.  |  Atzori, C., et al. 1993. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 37: 1492-6. PMID: 8363381
  14. Regeneration of motor nerves in bilobalide-treated rats.  |  Bruno, C., et al. 1993. Planta Med. 59: 302-7. PMID: 8372143

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Bilobalide, 10 mg

sc-201061
10 mg
$80.00

Bilobalide, 25 mg

sc-201061B
25 mg
$160.00

Bilobalide, 50 mg

sc-201061A
50 mg
$290.00

Bilobalide, 100 mg

sc-201061C
100 mg
$435.00