(-)-Sesamin isolated from Asarum forbesii Maxim, is an isomer of Sesamin. Sesamin is a potent and selective delta 5 desaturase inhibitor in polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis[1][2].
References:
[1]. Feng Zhang, et al. A new amide from Asarum forbesii Maxim. J Asian Nat Prod Res. 2005 Feb;7(1):1-5.
[2]. Cheng FC, et al. Neuroprotective effects of sesamin and sesamolin on gerbil brain in cerebral ischemia. Int J Biomed Sci. 2006 Sep;2(3):284-8.
(-)-Sesamin 是从Asarum forbesii Maxim 中分离出的，是 Sesamin 的异构体。Sesamin 多不饱和脂肪酸生物合成中有效且选择性的 delta 5 desaturase 抑制剂。