What is trepadone?

Trepadone is a tetracyclic diterpene that has antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been isolated from the liverwort Porella japonica. Trepadone has been shown to be effective against a variety of fungi, including Candida albicans, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Cryptococcus neoformans. It has also been shown to be effective against a variety of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Trepadone has also been shown to have antiviral activity, and it has been shown to be effective against a number of viruses, including herpes simplex virus, influenza virus, and HIV-1.