Description

• General description: Glycycoumarin, a major bioactive coumarin, is an aromatic ether and a member of resorcinols. This bioactive natural product is commonly derived from Glycyrrhiza Sp. (G. glabra, G. uralensis and G. radix) plants. Existing research suggests that this plant-derived metabolite exerts various biological activities, including anti-spasmodic, hepatoprotective, anticancer, neuroprotective, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
• Application: It is a natural product derived from plant source that finds application in compound screening libraries, metabolomics, phytochemical, and pharmaceutical research.
• Biochem/physiol Actions: According to the existing research, Glycycoumarin serves as an estrogen agonist while also exhibiting moderate inhibitory effects on enzymes CYP1A2 and CYP2B6. Notably, Glycycoumarin demonstrates potent anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) activity, with an IC(50) value of 8.8 µg/mL. Furthermore, it effectively inhibits smooth muscle contraction induced by various stimuli by targeting PDEs, especially isozyme 3, which leads to the accumulation of intracellular cAMP, a vital component of cellular signaling. Additionally, Glycycoumarin acts as a potent antispasmodic through the inhibition of phosphodiesterase 3, further underscoring its significance in modulating cellular responses and health. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in inhibiting hepatocyte lipoapoptosis by activating autophagy and inhibiting the ER stress/GSK-3-mediated mitochondrial pathway, showcasing its importance in cellular function.
• Features and Benefits: High quality compound suitable for multiple research applicationsCompatible with HPLC and mass spectrometry techniques
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