Synonym:
(5α,6α,7α,22R)-6,7-Epoxy-5,20,22-trihydroxy-1-oxo-ergosta-2,24-dien-26-oic acid δ-lactone
Properties:
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Description:
Biochem/physiol Actions
C28-steroidal lactone that can induce nerve development and improve nervous system function. Potential therapeutic for neurologic disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. In primary rat cortical neurons, withanolide A significantly up-regulated IDE levels, a prominent enzyme involved in degrading amyloid β protein, which may help to clear excess amyloid β protein from an Alzheimer′s-inflicted brain.
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
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Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
USP issued SDS can be found here.
Safety:
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport