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Oleandrin is a cardenolide glycoside that is extensively researched in the field of plant secondary metabolites. This compound is found in the Nerium oleander plant and is of interest due to its interaction with the Na+/K+-ATPase ion pump, which plays a fundamental role in cellular electrolyte regulation. Researchers study oleandrin to understand its effects on ion transport across cell membranes, which is a critical process in maintaining cellular homeostasis. In addition to its role in basic plant physiology and biochemistry, oleandrin is also used in ecological studies, where it is examined for its impact on herbivory and plant defense mechanisms. The compound′s structural features provide a starting point for the synthesis of analogs used in fundamental research aimed at exploring the structure-activity relationship of similar natural products.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Oleandrin, 1 mg | sc-361972 | 1 mg | $229.00 |