Term Name:	fruticoside A
Synonyms:	(2alpha,3beta,4alpha,5alpha)-4-methylergosta-7,24(28)-diene-2,3,21-triol, 4alpha-methyl-2alpha,3beta,21-trihydroxy-5alpha-ergost-7,24(28)-diene
Definition:	A 3beta-hydroxy steroid that is 4-methylergosta-7,24(28)-dien-3-ol substituted by additional hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 21 (the 2alpha,3beta,4alpha,5alpha stereoisomer). It has been isolated from the roots of Breynia fruticosa and exhibits cytotoxic activity against human cancer cell lines.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:67584]  ( EBI )