ERGOLIDE

Uses

Ergolide is a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from the dried flowers of Inula Britannica. Ergolide inhibits inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclo-oxygenase-2 expression in RAW 264.7 macrophages through the inactivation of NF-κB[1].

Definition

ChEBI: Ergolide is a sesquiterpene lactone that is decahydroazuleno[6,5-b]furan-2,5-dione substituted by methyl groups at positions 4a and 8, a methylidene group at position 3 and an acetyloxy group at position 4. It has been isolated from the aerial parts of Inula hupehensis. It has a role as a metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent, a plant metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and a NF-kappaB inhibitor. It is a gamma-lactone, a cyclic ketone, an acetate ester, an organic heterotricyclic compound and a sesquiterpene lactone.

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NF-κB

References

[1] Whan Han J, et al. Ergolide, sesquiterpene lactone from Inula britannica, inhibits inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclo-oxygenase-2 expression in RAW 264.7 macrophages through the inactivation of NF-kappaB. Br J Pharmacol. 2001 Jun;133(4):503-12. DOI:10.1038/sj.bjp.0704099