Uses
Marmesinin ((-)-Marmesinin), a natural coumarin, is a biosynthetic precursor of psoralen and linear furanocoumarins. Marmesinin exhibits significant neuroprotective activities against glutamate-induced toxicity[1][2].
Definition
ChEBI: Marmesinin is a member of the class of psoralens that is (-)-marmesin in which the hydroxy hydrogen is replaced by a beta-D-glucosyl residue. It has a role as a plant metabolite, a P450 inhibitor and an antioxidant. It is a beta-D-glucoside, a member of psoralens and a monosaccharide derivative. It is functionally related to a nodakenetin.
References
[1] ABU-MUSTAFA EA, et, al. Natural Coumarins. I. Marmesin and Marmesinin, Further Products from the Fruits of Ammi majus L. J. Org. Chem. 1961 Jan; 26 (1): 161-166.
[2] Kang SY, et, al. Neuroprotective coumarins from the root of Angelica gigas: structure-activity relationships. Arch Pharm Res. 2007 Nov;30(11):1368-73. DOI:
10.1007/BF02977358