Celastrol (Tripterin)
Details
Specifications
Clear red solution at 10mg/ml Ethanol
Chemical identification
Synonyms:
- Tripterin
- Celastrol
Chemical names:
RTECS: YJ7900000
Celastrol is a chemical compound isolated from the root extracts of Tripterygium wilfordii and Celastrus regelii. Celastrol is a pentacyclic triterpenoid and belongs to the family of quinone methides. In mice, celastrol increases expression of IL1R1, which is the receptor for the cytokine interleukin-1. Celastrol is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agent.