Protostane Explained

Protostane is a tetracyclic triterpene, its natural distribution is primarily limited to the genus Alisma. It is so named because it is considered to be the "prototype" of steroids.^[1]

See also

• Fusidane
• Dammarane
• Lanostane

Notes and References

1. Zhao M, Gödecke T, Gunn J, Duan JA, Che CT . Protostane and Fusidane Triterpenes: A Mini-Review . Molecules . 2013 . 18 . 4 . 4054–4080 . 10.3390/molecules18044054 . 23563857 . 3901436 . free .