Mollugogenol A is a Gammacerane from Mollugo pentaphylla. It is an antifungal saponin that has spermatocidal activity and involves sperm membrane damage by increased lipid peroxidation.
Uses
Mollugogenol A is a fungal inhibitor. Mollugogenol A can cause damage to sperm membranes by increasing lipid peroxidation, exhibiting sperm-killing activity[1].
References
[1] Rajasekaran M, et al. Spermicidal activity of an antifungal saponin obtained from the tropical herb Mollugo pentaphylla. Contraception. 1993 Apr;47(4):401-12. DOI:10.1016/0010-7824(93)90037-8
