4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one,3-[4,6-dihydroxy-2-methoxy-3-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)phenyl]-7-hydroxy-

Definition

ChEBI: Glicoricone is a member of isoflavones.

Biological Activity

Glicoricone, a phenolic compound, is isolated from a species of licorice. Glicoricone is an inhibitor of monoamine oxidase (MAO), with an IC50 of 140 μM. Glicoricone binds to estrogen receptor (ER) and shows estrogen antagonist activity[1][2].

References

[1]. Hatano T, et, al. Phenolic constituents of licorice. III. Structures of glicoricone and licofuranone, and inhibitory effects of licorice constituents on monoamine oxidase. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 1991 May;39(5):1238-43.[2]. Boonmuen N, et, al. Licorice root components in dietary supplements are selective estrogen receptor modulators with a spectrum of estrogenic and anti-estrogenic activities. Steroids. 2016 Jan;105:42-9.