2α,3α,24-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid

Uses

Pygenic acid B is a triterpenoid that can be isolated from the leaves of Glochidion obliquum. Pygenic acid B shows antifungal activity against C. musae. Pygenic acid B shows ONOO- scavenging activity[1][2][3].

References

[1] Thang TD, et al. Chemical constituents of the leaves of Glochidion obliquum and their bioactivity. Arch Pharm Res. 2011 Mar;34(3):383-9. DOI:10.1007/s12272-011-0305-y
[2] Lahlou H E, et al. Triterpene phytoalexins from nectarine fruits. Phytochemistry, 1999,52(4):623-629.
[3] Jung HA, et al. A new pentacyclic triterpenoid glucoside from Prunus serrulata var. spontanea. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2004 Jan;52(1):157-9. DOI:10.1248/cpb.52.157