6754-58-1

Xanthohumol (6754-58-1) binds to the N-terminal domain of valosin-containing protein (VCP), an essential protein for autophagosome maturation. Xanthohumol inhibits the function of VCP thereby impairing autophagosome maturation and resulting in accumulation of the microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3-II (LC3-II)1. Impairs prostate cancer cell growth and proliferation2. Cell permeable.

Light yellow to Brown powder to crystal.

Xanthohumol is the prenylated chalcone isolated from the female inflorescences of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus L.), an ingredient of beer, have long been used in traditional medicine. Xanthohumol is one of the bioactive substances, and has been reported that it has various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and osteogenic effects. 

ChEBI: Xanthohumol is a member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4, 2' and 4', a methoxy group at position 6' and a prenyl group at position 3'. Isolated from Humulus lupulus, it induces apoptosis in human malignant glioblastoma cells. It has a role as a metabolite, an apoptosis inducer, an antineoplastic agent, an antiviral agent, an EC 2.3.1.20 (diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase) inhibitor and an anti-HIV-1 agent. It is a member of chalcones, a polyphenol and an aromatic ether. It is a conjugate acid of a xanthohumol(1-).

Xanthohumol induces apoptosis in glioma cancer by modulating microRNA based network. It exhibits anti-inflammatory property by inhibiting janus kinases (JAKs), signal transducer and activator of transcription proteins (STATs). Xanthohumol elicits antiviral functionality against bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and anti-hepatitis C virus in vitro. It also induces autophagy and has antiplatelet and neuroprotective effects. Xanthohumol also regulates various metabolic processes including the inhibition of triglyceride formation, atherosclerotic plaque and adipogenesis.

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[1] YUKIKO SASAZAWA. Xanthohumol Impairs Autophagosome Maturation through Direct Inhibition of Valosin-Containing Protein[J]. ACS Chemical Biology, 2012, 7 5: 892-900. DOI:10.1021/cb200492h.
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