Tinosporide

Tinosporide is a chemical compound classified as a diterpenoid and a furanolactone.

It was first isolated from the plant Tinospora cordifolia, from which it derives its name.

[3] [4] [5] Because Tinospora cordifolia has been used in traditional herbal medicine, there has been research directed at exploring the potential pharmacology of tinosporide and related compounds.

[6] Other diterpenoid furanolactones with a similar structure include columbin, palmarin, and chasmanthin.

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