Dihydrocelastrol is synthesized by hydrogenation of celastrol, a treterpene isolated from Chinese medicinal plant Tripterygium regelii. Dihydrocelastrol could inhibit cell proliferation and promote apoptosis through caspase-dependent way in vitro. DHCE co
Tripdiolide has cytotoxic, and anti-rheumatic activities, it suppresses pro-inflammatory gene expression, may be effective therapy for lupus nephritis.
Wilforlide A (T1) serves as a quality control standard of Tripterygium Glycosides that be listed in Drug Standard of Ministry of Public Health of the People's Republic of China. T1 has anti-inflammatory effects.