Ginkgolide A

terpenoid · nervous · cardiovascular · Oral

Ginkgolide A, a terpenoid. Cage-structure C20 diterpene lactone from Ginkgo biloba. Weak PAF (platelet-activating factor) antagonist relative to… Oral half-life 4 h.

Cage-structure C20 diterpene lactone from Ginkgo biloba. Weak PAF (platelet-activating factor) antagonist relative to ginkgolide B. Component of standardized EGb 761 extract (24%/6% flavonoid/terpene spec).