Triterpenes derived from hydrolyzate of total Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponins with anti-hepatic fibrosis and protective activity against H2O2-induced injury

Five previously undescribed triterpenes together with five known compounds were isolated from the hydrolyzate of total Gynostemma pentaphyllum saponins. Some of them showed significant protective activity against H2O2-induced myocardial cell injury and anti-hepatic fibrosis activity.331