Cardiotonic glycoside which presents a bufadienolide-steroid structure. Besides ouabain (Prod. No. ALX-350-066), from the class of cardenolides hellebrin is the second unique water soluble cardiotonic glycoside. Extremely potent inhibitor of Na+/K+-ATPase (sodium pump) blocking the active efflux of Na+ and reuptake of K+ of this membrane enzyme. Shows a positive inotropic effect by increasing the intracellular Ca2+ concentration. Strong immunosuppressor inhibiting T cell activity with much higher potency than cortisol or cyclosporin A (Prod. No. BML-A195). Induces caspase-dependent apoptosis.
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