(5E,9E,13E)-Teprenone ((5E,9E,13E)-Geranylgeranylacetone) is an isomer of Teprenone with antiulcer activity. (5E,9E,13E)-Teprenone induces transcriptional activation of HSP genes that may increase gastric mucosal defense at conditions of stress[1].
[1]. Hirakawa T, et al. Geranylgeranylacetone induces heat shock proteins in cultured guinea pig gastric mucosal cells and rat gastric mucosa. Gastroenterology. 1996 Aug;111(2):345-57.
















