Ligupurpuroside A is a naturally occurring bioactive compound isolated from Ligustrum robustum. Ligupurpuroside A acts as a competitive inhibitor of lipase, thereby reducing lipid breakdown. This natural lipase inhibitor has potential applications in metabolic research, particularly in the study of obesity and lipid metabolism regulation.
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.
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.