Corosolic acid from Lagerstroemia speciosa, >=98% (HPLC)

Application

Corosolic acid from Lagerstroemia speciosa has been used to study the inhibiting activity of ursolic acid and its derivative against colon cancer cells by causing degradation of β-catenins.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Triterpene phytochemical found in medicinal herbal extracts. Possesses antiatherosclerotic, antihyperlipidemic, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antifungal, antiviral and antineoplastic activities.

Corosolic acid from Lagerstroemia speciose shows a variety of biological activities such as anti-proliferation, apoptosis, and anti-carcinogenic. It exhibits an inhibiting effect on the post-challenge plasma glucose levels in humans. Corosolic acid, due to its ability to improve glucose metabolism, has been touted to be used in the management of Type-2 Diabetes. It improves hypertension, oxidative stress, and inflammation, thereby being a potential candidate to be used against atherosclerosis-related diseases.

General description

Corosolic acid from Lagerstroemia speciosa is a pentacyclic triterpenoid found in a variety of plants, such as apples, basil, bilberries, cranberries, and prunes. It is a natural derivative of ursolic acid.

Packaging

10 mg in glass bottle

50 mg in poly bottle