White crystalline powder, easily soluble in methanol and chloroform, derived from Gentiana macrophylla.
Roburic Acid is a natural triterpene used in the treatment of anti-inflammatory preparations. Works through the inhibition of prostaglandin E2 Synthase-1.
ChEBI: Roburic acid is a tetracyclic triterpenoid with formula C30H40O2 that is isolated from the roots of Gentiana dahurica and Gentiana macrophylla. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a tetracyclic triterpenoid, an olefinic compound and a monocarboxylic acid.
COX-1: 5 μM (IC50); COX-2: 9 μM (IC50)