Uses
Licochalcone A is an estrogenic flavonoid that induces apoptosis in multiple types of cancer cells. Licochalcone A applied to bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC)-aggregate has strong osteogenetic differentiation thus providing a promising strategy in treating osteoporotic weight-bearing bone fractures with defects.
Definition
ChEBI: Licochalcone A is a member of chalcones.
General Description
An estrogenic flavanoid with anti-tumor and anti-parasitic properties. Shown to reduce Bcl-2 protein expression and induce apoptosis in several human cancer cell lines. Also induces cell differentiation and enhances the effect of paclitaxel and vinblastine chemotherapy. Reported to interfere with parasite mitochondrial electron transport chain and energy metabolism.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Inhibits vegetative growth of spore-forming bacteria, B. subtilis and other food-contaminating microorganisms.
