iris bungei extract

Iris bungei extract is a natural product derived from the plant Iris bungei Maxim., which is native to China and Mongolia and traditionally used in Mongolian medicine for various conditions such as inflammation and cancer[2][3]. The methanol extract of Iris bungei has been shown to promote brown adipocyte differentiation by increasing lipid accumulation, upregulating brown adipocyte-specific genes (including UCP-1, PGC-1α, PRDM16), and enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis and function[3]. These effects suggest potential applications in managing obesity and metabolic disorders. Phytochemical studies indicate that the plant contains phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, quinone derivatives (e.g., 3-hydroxyirisquinone), peltogynoids, and other bioactive molecules with antioxidant properties[1][4][5][6]. The precise mechanism of action appears to involve modulation of gene expression related to adipogenesis and mitochondrial activity.

Other names

Iris bungei Maxim. extractIB extractMongolian Iris bungei extract