Description
Medicarpin isolated from the herb of Hedysarum polybotrys Hand. -Mazz. It stimulates osteoblast differentiation via ERβ, and promotes achievement of peak bone mass.
Synonyms
3-HYDROXY-9-METHOXYPTEROCARPAN;[6aR,11aR,(-)]-6a,11a-Dihydro-9-methoxy-6H-benzofuro[3,2-c][1]benzopyran-3-ol;
Molecular Formula
C16H14O4
Boiling Point
418.8±45.0 °C(Predicted)
Melting Point
127.5-128.5°
Application
potential osteogenic agent
Alpha
D22 -226° (chloroform)
Uses
Medicarpin can be used to inhibit IL-8 release via interactions with toll-like receptor 4 and lipopolysaccharide. It can also be used to treat COVID-19.