| abstract |
An adipocyte differentiation inhibitor having an excellent inhibitory effect on preadipocyte differentiation induction without side effects, and a pharmaceutical, a quasi-drug having an excellent effect in preventing, improving or treating obesity and diseases associated with obesity, To provide cosmetics and food. [Solution] The following general formula: (Wherein R 1 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a methoxy group, an acetoxy group or a sugar residue, R 2 represents an oxygen atom or a hydroxyl group, R 3 represents a methyl group or a hydroxyl group, and R 4 represents Represents a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group, [Chemical 2] Is an adipocyte differentiation inhibitor comprising a cucurbitacin compound represented by the formula (1) or a double bond) and a pharmaceutical, quasi-drug, cosmetic and food containing the same. [Selection figure] None |