Millewanin G

Uses

Millewanin G is a prenylated isoflavonoid with antiestrogenic activity (IC50=29 μM). Millewanin G can be isolated from the leaves of M. pachycarpa cultivated in Japan[1].

Definition

ChEBI: A member of the class of 7-hydroxyisoflavones that is isoflavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7, 3' and 4', a prenyl group at position 8 and a 2-hydroxy-3-methylbut-3-enyl moiety at position 6. Isolated from the leaves of Millettia p chycarpa, it exhibits antiestrogenic activity.

References

[1] Ito C, et al. Isoflavonoids with antiestrogenic activity from Millettia pachycarpa. J Nat Prod. 2006 Jan;69(1):138-41. DOI:10.1021/np050341w