Uses
Morellin is a caged-tetraprenylated xanthone compound found in the fruits of Garcinia hanburyi, exhibiting antibacterial activity with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 200 μg/mL against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and can be utilized in anti-infective research[1].
Definition
ChEBI: An organic heterohexacyclic compound that is the major chromenoxanthone pigment present in Garcinia morella Desr.seed coat extract.
References
[1] Sukpondma Y, et al. Antibacterial caged-tetraprenylated xanthones from the fruits of Garcinia hanburyi. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2005 Jul;53(7):850-2. DOI:
10.1248/cpb.53.850