(+)-Guaiacin is a compound extracted of the bark of Machilus wangchiana Chun. (Lauraceae). (+)-Guaiacin shows potent in vitro activities against the release of β-glucuronidase in rat polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) induced by platelet-activating factor (PAF) [1].
Definition
ChEBI: (+)-guaiacin is a lignan. It has a role as a metabolite.
References
[1] Cheng W, et al. Chemical constituents of the bark of Machilus wangchiana and their biological activities. J Nat Prod. 2009 Dec;72(12):2145-52. DOI:10.1021/np900504a
