Bryonolic acid is an active triterpenoid compound with immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer activities .
In Vitro
Bryonolic acid exerts anti-allergic activity by inhibiting homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis and delayed hypersensitivity. Bryonolic acid reduces nitric oxide by suppressing inducible nitric oxide synthase expression, indicating anti-inflammatory activity. In rat adrenal pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells, Bryonolic acid against N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-induced neurotoxicity, indicating it as a candidate neuroprotective agent for cerebral ischemic treatment. Bryonolic acid (1-200 μM) inhibits acyl-coA: cholesterol acyl transferase (ACAT) activity in rat liver microsomes in a concentration-dependent manner, blocking the biosynthesis of the cholesterol fatty acid ester tumour promoter. Bryonolic acid inhibits ACAT in intact cancer cells with an IC 50 of 12.6 µM. Bryonolic acid inhibits both clonogenicity and invasiveness in MCF-7 MB-231, U87 and 3T3-EA cells. MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
In Vivo
Bryonolic acid (500 mg/kg; i.p.; once) potently induces HO-1 in a manner dependent on the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway. MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. Animal Model: Wild-type and Nrf2-/- miceDosage: 500 mg/kg Administration: i.p.; once Result: Induced HO-1 in a manner dependent on the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.