Hecogenin (Hocogenin), a steroid saponin derived from Agave sisalana, serves as a specific inhibitor for human UDP-glucuronosyltransferases. Notably, it exhibits a broad range of pharmacological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and gastroprotective effects[1].
Mesaconine is an ingredient from Aconitum carmichaelii Debx.. Mesaconine has a cardiac effect and anti-NF-κB activity. Mesaconine may be part of the material basis of Mahuang Fuzi Xixin decoction on anti-inflammation and immune suppression.
Benzoylmesaconine hydrochloride has used as the reference standard to evaluate the quality of processed aconite root and powdered processed aconite root.
3,4,5-Tricaffeoylquinic acid may attenuate the TNF-α±- and LPS-stimulated production of inflammatory mediators in keratinocytes by suppressing the Toll-like receptor 4 expression-mediated activation of the Akt, ERK and NF-κB pathways, it may exert an inhibitory effect against the pro-inflammatory mediator-induced skin disease.
Chasmanine, hypaconitine, and deoxyaconitine are anti-inflammatory pharmacodynamic components in Heishunpian (HSP) with positive relations with HSP efficacy. Chasmanine has insecticidal activities against larvae of Bradysia odoriphaga Yan et Zhang.