Description
α-Viniferin isolated from the herb of Carex humilis Leyss. It inhibits AChE activity is specific, reversible and noncompetitive,down-regulating STAT-1-inducible inflammatory genes via inhibiting ERK-mediated STAT-1 activation in IFN-gamma-stimulated macrophages.
Molecular Formula
C42H30O9
Density
1.517±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Application
anti-inflammatory activity; antifungal; inhibits protein kinase C; inhibits prostaglandin H2 synthase Carex humilis;
Definition
ChEBI: A nine-membered macrocycle that incorporates three 6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuranyl moieties as part of the cyclic skeleton. It is isolated from Caragana chamlague Lamarck and exhibits significant inhibitory effect towads the enzyme acetylcholinesterase.