S0292
Silymarin
flavonolignans
Synonym(s):
flavolignans
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biological source
plant (Silybum marianum)
form
powder
technique(s)
toxicology assay: suitable
application(s)
microbiology
storage temp.
−20°C
InChI
1S/C25H22O10/c1-32-17-6-11(2-4-14(17)28)24-20(10-26)33-16-5-3-12(7-18(16)34-24)25-23(31)22(30)21-15(29)8-13(27)9-19(21)35-25/h2-9,20,23-29,31H,10H2,1H3
InChI key
SEBFKMXJBCUCAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Silymarin is a flavonolignan, obtained from milk thistle (Silybum marianum) plant.
Application
Silymarin has been used to study:
- its in vitro antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal activities and cytotoxicity
- its effect of silymarin on bladder contractions in cyclophosphamide (CYP)-induced cystitis rat model
- its effect on liver toxication induced by Fumonisin B1 in mice
Biochem/physiol Actions
Silymarin is originally known to protect liver from various toxic agents and is used in treating hepatitis and cirrhosis. Silymarin possesses many biological actions such as antifibrotic, anti-lipid peroxidative, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and membrane stabilizing. Silymarin also aids in liver regeneration.
Silymarin provides cardioprotective activity against ischemia-reperfusion induced myocardial infarction in rats.
Silymarin was shown to protect the liver from the cytotoxic effects of anti-tuberculosis drugs by decreasing serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels. This effect was related to the anti-oxidant effects of silymarin.
Other Notes
Mixture of anti-hepatotoxic flavonolignans from the fruit of Silybum marianum.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Effect of silymarin on bladder overactivity in cyclophosphamide-induced cystitis rat model
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Silymarin, an extract from Silybum marianum (milk thistle) containing a standardized mixture of flavonolignans that ameliorates some types of liver disease and, more recently, kidney damage, could be used for the ROS-scavenging effect of these antioxidants. Furthermore, contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN)
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Dysregulation of the immune system and impairment in the function and number of patient-derived regulatory T cells (Treg) have an important role in multiple sclerosis (MS) pathogenesis. MS patients still receive different medications to overcome the relapses and to slow
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Silymarin, extracted from the seeds of Silybum marianum L. (Milk thistle), is traditionally used for treating various illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, inflammation, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and renal problems. Acute cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies have been reported with ambiguous outcomes;
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