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Silymarin

flavonolignans

Synonym(s):

flavolignans

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CAS Number:
65666-07-1
MDL number:
MFCD01776359
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.81

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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Chun-Ping Lu et al.
Chemico-biological interactions, 290, 12-18 (2018-05-14)
Macrophages and inflammasome pathway are involved in high-glucose toxicity and development of insulin resistance. Silymarin (SMR) was known to modulate glucose homeostasis and reduce inflammation. However, it is still unknown whether SMR possess anti-hyperglycemic effects in diabetic-like knockout mice (Hnf-1αkin/-/Ins.cre
Maryam Shariati et al.
Inflammation, 42(4), 1203-1214 (2019-02-27)
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
Verônica de Souza Santos et al.
Life sciences, 228, 305-315 (2019-05-03)
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)
Vieri Piazzini et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 24(9) (2019-05-06)
Two novel nanomicellar formulations were developed to improve the poor aqueous solubility and the oral absorption of silymarin. Polymeric nanomicelles made of Soluplus and mixed nanomicelles combining Soluplus with d-α-tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (vitamin E TPGS) were prepared using
Silymarin protects liver against toxic effects of anti-tuberculosis drugs in experimental animals.
Eminzade, S.
Nutrition & Metabolism, 5, 18-18 (2008)
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