Withaferin A
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Withaferin A is a chemical compound which was the first member of the withanolide
s to be discovered. It was first isolated from Winter cherry (Withania somnifera).
Withanolide
Withanolides are a group of at least 300 naturally occurring chemical compounds. They occur as secondary metabolites primarily in genera of the Nightshade family, for example in the tomatillo. Structurally, withanolides consist of a steroid backbone bound to a lactone or one of its derivatives;...
s to be discovered. It was first isolated from Winter cherry (Withania somnifera).