Uses
It is a natural product derived from plant source th at finds application in compound screening libraries, metabolomics, phytochemical, and pharmaceutical research.
Definition
ChEBI: A monosaccharide derivative that is trans-chalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2' and 4' and a beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy group at position 4 respectively.
Biological Activity
Isoliquiritin triggers apoptotic cell death by increasing the levels of p53 and p21 in A549 non-small cell lung cancer cells while also inhibiting the p53-dependent pathway and revealing interactions with Akt activities. Futher, Isoliquiritin has demonstrated neuroprotective activity against oxidative stress and has the capability to restrain the growth of microbial pathogens.
