Uses
α-Viniferin is an anti-inflammatory compound from Caragana chamlagu root[1].
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 towa
ds the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.7).
References
[1] Kitanaka S, et al. (+)-Alpha-viniferin, an anti-inflammatory compound from Caragana chamlagu root. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 1990;38(2):432-435. DOI:
10.1248/cpb.38.432
