Labdane is a natural bicyclic diterpene. It forms the structural core for a wide variety of natural products collectively known as labdanes or labdane diterpenes. The labdanes were so named because the first members of the class were originally obtained from labdanum, a resin derived from the gum rockrose.
A variety of biological activities have been determined for labdane diterpenes including antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoal, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Example labdane derivatives
- Forskolin
- Galanolactone
- Isocupressic acid - is an abortifacient component of Cupressus macrocarpa.
- Medigenin
- Sclareol
- Stemodene
See also
- Abietane
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