trans-3,4,5,4'-Tetramethoxystilbene is an impurity of Resveratrol (R150000). Resveratrol is a minor constituent of wine, correlated with serum lipid reduction and inhibition of platelet aggregation. Resveratrol is a specific inhibitor of COX-1, and it also inhibits the hydroperoxidase activity of COX-1. It has been shown to inhibit events associated with tumor initiation, promotion and progression.
(E)-3,4,5,4μ-Tetramethoxystilbene (DMU 212) is a derivative of resveratrol with anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor properties.
