Saikogenin D is isolated from Bupleurum chinense , has anti-inflammatory effects. Saikogenin D activates epoxygenases that converts arachidonic acid to epoxyeicosanoids and dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids, and the metabolites secondarily inhibit prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production. Saikogenin D results in an elevation of [Ca 2+ ]i due to Ca 2+ release from intracellular stores. In Vitro Saikogenin D (1-20 μM) inhibits PGE2 production induced by the Ca 2+ ionophore A23187 in a concentration-dependent manner with an IC 50 value of 3 μM in C6 rat glioma cells. Saikogenin D (10-100 μM) elevates [Ca 2+ ]i in a concentration-dependent manner with a EC 50 value of 35 μM in the presence or absence of extracellular Ca2+ in C6 rat glioma cells. MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. Form:Solid