Physalin C, a natural product derived from Physalis alkekengi, is classified as a secosteriod [seco-16,17]. It displays a yellow powder form and has a molecular formula of C28H36O10. This compound is notable for its multiple bioactivities, including anticancer, antifungal, and antiviral effects.
Physalin D shows antimalarial activity; it also exhibits a minimum inhibitory concentration value (MIC) against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H(37)Rv strain of 32 microg mL. Physalin D displays considerable cytotoxicity against several cancer cell lines. It
Physalin H is an Hh signaling inhibitor blocks GLI1-DNA-complex formation, it also strong quinone reductase induction activity with IR (Induction ratio, QR induction activity) value of 3.74±0.02. Physalin H shows immunosuppressive effects on T cells both
Physalin O possesses anti-inflammatory activity, it exhibited conjugating abilities with GSH and also showed significant nitric oxide (NO) production inhibiting activities.
Isophysalin A exhibits anti-inflammatory activitiy, it exhibits conjugating abilities with glutathione and also shows significant nitric oxide (NO) production inhibiting activities.