Clinical trials
Follow clinical development from study design and recruitment through results.
- Trial phase
- Status
- Readouts
Drug intelligence / Profile preview
opuntia ficus-indica cladode extract
- Development stage
- Preclinical
- Lead developer
- Mibelle AG
- Modality
- Metabolically Activated Prodrugs → Prodrugs/Conditional Activator Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Classical Binding Small Molecules → Small Molecules
- Administration
- Intraperitoneal, Oral, Topical
01
Overview
Opuntia ficus-indica cladode extract is a botanical extract derived from the flat, pad-like stem segments (cladodes) of the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus (prickly pear). Rich in bioactive phytochemicals including flavonoids, polyphenols, water-binding polysaccharides, and piscidic acid, the extract exhibits potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. In preclinical models, it has been shown to mitigate oxidative stress, reduce neuroinflammation, and protect against manganese-induced neurotoxicity and Parkinsonian-like motor and cognitive deficits. Additionally, it is widely utilized in cosmetic formulations for its skin-soothing, hydrating, and barrier-protecting effects, where it acts by blocking the release of stress mediators from sensory nerve cells.
- Brand names
- AquaCacteen
- Other names
- OFI cladode extractcactus cladode extractopuntia ficus-indica cladodes extractopuntia ficus-indica stem extractprickly pear cactus cladode extractprickly pear cladode extract
02
Targets
MPO (Myeloperoxidase)NOX4 (NADPH oxidase 4)XO (Xanthine Oxidoreductase)
Beyond the preview
Go deeper on opuntia ficus-indica cladode extract.
Explore the evidence, development activity, and competitive landscape with Gosset’s full data platform.
Indications & development
Explore development by indication, patient population, and geography.
- Indications
- Development status
- Countries
Licensing & deals
Trace asset ownership, licensing agreements, and commercial partnerships.
- Partners
- Deal terms
- Milestones
Patents & exclusivity
Explore the patent landscape and regulatory exclusivity around an asset.
- Patents
- Expiration dates
- Exclusivity
Competitive landscape
Compare development programs by target, modality, and indication.
- Competing assets
- Targets
- Development stage
Research & analysis
Connect source evidence and development news to your research questions.
- Publications
- News
- Analysis
Bring the full picture into focus.
See how Gosset can support your research on opuntia ficus-indica cladode extract.