Specnuezhenide (Nuezhenide) is isolated from the fruit of Ligustrum lucidum. It inhibits NF-κB and wnt β-catenin signaling, thereby suppressing IL-1β-induced chondrocyte inflammation. It exerts anti-inflammatory effects in a rat model of osteoarthritis (OA).
Oleonuezhenide is a natural product from Chinese formula Ligustrum lucidum, exerts neuroprotective effects and also considered as treatment of osteoporosis.
Ligustroside shows little antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, it shows a significant inhibition effect on prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)-release. Ligustroside shows moderate antiviral activities against parainfluenza type 3 virus.
Ligupurpuroside A has antioxidant,and hypolipidemic effects, it can significantly inhibit lipid accumulation in HepG2 cell at the concentration of 50 μMol L.
4-(2-Hydroxy-1-methoxyethyl)-1,2-benzenediol, a natural product (catalog number: TN3001, CAS number: 577976-26-2), is used for research in life sciences.