Ganoderol A

Uses

Ganoderol A is a terpenoid extracted from Ganoderma lucidum with antimicrobial activities. Ganoderol A inhibits cholesterol synthesis pathway and has significant anti-inflammatory activity and protection against ultraviolet A (UVA) damage[1][2].

Definition

ChEBI: Ganoderol A is a triterpenoid.

References

[1] Hassan Hajjaj, et al. Effect of 26-oxygenosterols From Ganoderma Lucidum and Their Activity as Cholesterol Synthesis Inhibitors. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2005 Jul;71(7):3653-8. DOI:10.1128/AEM.71.7.3653-3658.2005
[2] Fujun Jin, et al. In vitro Protective Effect of Ganoderol A Isolated from Ganadermalucidum Against Ultraviolet A Radiation and its Anti-inflammatory Properties. Trop. J. Pharm. Res., 2015, 14(3):412-21.