(Rac)-SAG, an isoform of SAG, is a potent Smoothened (Smo) receptor agonist (EC₅₀ = 3 nM; Kd = 59 nM) that activates the Hedgehog signaling pathway and counteracts Cyclopamine's inhibition of Smo [1] [2] [3].
Sageone represents a promising anticancer agent against gastric cancer that warrants further study, it synergizes with cisplatin cytotoxicity in SNU-1 human gastric cancer cells.Sageone also shows antiviral activity.