lupenone

Lupenone is a natural lupane-type triterpenoid, a class of organic compounds found in various medicinal plants and fruits. It has demonstrated a wide range of biological activities, including anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, neuroprotective, anti-human papillomavirus (HPV), antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-infertility, and antiviral effects. Research indicates its potential as a therapeutic agent for conditions such as colon cancer, malaria, cisplatin-induced neuropathic pain, HPV-associated cervical cancer, Kawasaki disease, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetic nephropathy, SARS-CoV-2 infection, non-small cell lung carcinoma, and infertility.