Pilosidine has vasoconstrictor activity, it showed facilitating effect on adrenaline evoked contractions in rabbit aorta isolated preparations.

METHODS AND RESULTS:From the rhizomes of Curculigo pilosa, two benzylbenzoate diglucosides, piloside A and piloside B, and a glucosyl-fused norlignan, Pilosidine, previously obtained only as the tetra-O-methyl derivative, were isolated. CONCLUSIONS: Pilosidine showed facilitating effect on adrenaline evoked contractions in rabbit aorta isolated preparations.

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C23H26O11

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(< 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )
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