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Cucurbitadienol (10α-Cucurbitadienol) is a natural product that can be found in the seeds of Trichosanthes kirilowii. Cucurbitadienol exhibits anti-inflammatory effect[1].

ChEBI: Cucurbitadienol is a tetracyclic triterpenoid that is 4,9-cyclo-9,10-secocholesta-5,24-diene substituted by methyl groups at the 9beta, 10, and 14 positions, and by a hydroxy group at position 1. It derives from a hydride of a cucurbitane.

Immunology & Inflammation related

[1] Akihisa T, et, al. 7-OX0-10α-Cucurbitadienol from the seeds of Trichosanthes kirilowii and its anti-inflammatory effect. Phytochemistry. Volume 36, Issue 1, May 1994, Pages 153-157.