Sesquiterpenoids from Homalomena occulta affect osteoblast proliferation, differentiation and mineralization in vitro

Two sesquiterpenoids and a daucane ester together with five known sesquiterpenoids were identified from Homalomena occulta. The CHCl3 extract and compounds 1-7 were tested in vitro for their activities in stimulating osteoblast (OB) proliferation, differentiation and mineralization in vitro.