Bilobalide is a terpenoid isolated from Ginkgo biloba. It has been proposed to exert trophic and protective effects on neurons. It increases the sensitivity of mouse pancreatic β cells to glucose and displays protective effects during hypoxia.
Product Details
Formula: | C15H18O8 |
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MW: | 326.3 |
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CAS: | 33570-04-6 |
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Purity: | ≥98% (HPLC) |
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Appearance: | White powder. |
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Solubility: | Soluble in acetone (clear colorless solution at 25mg/ml). |
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Shipping: | Ambient Temperature |
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Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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Product Literature References
Protection of hypoxia-induced ATP decrease in endothelial cells by ginkgo biloba extract and bilobalide: D. Janssens, et al.; Biochem. Pharmacol.
50, 991 (1995),
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Effects of repeated treatments with an extract of Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761), bilobalide and ginkgolide B on the electrical activity of pancreatic beta cells of normal or alloxan-diabetic mice: an ex vivo study with intracellular microelectrodes: M. Vasseur, et al.; Gen. Pharmacol.
25, 31 (1994),
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Regeneration of motor nerves in bilobalide-treated rats: C. Bruno, et al.; Planta Med.
59, 302 (1993),
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