Batatasin I is a natural product that can be isolated from tuberous roots of Dioscorea batatas, with antifungal activity and anti-inflammatory effects.
Batatasin I shows anti-inflammatory effects via the inhibition of both eicosanoid generation and degranulation reaction in activated mast cells[1].
References:
[1]. Yue Lu, et al. Batatasin I,a Naturally Occurring Phenanthrene Derivative,Isolated from Tuberous Roots of Dioscorea batatas Suppresses Eicosanoids Generation and Degranulation in Bone Marrow Derived-Mast Cells. Biol Pharm Bull. 2011;34(7):1021-5.
















