2798-20-1Relevant articles and documents
Methoxyflavones from Stachys glutinosa with binding affinity to opioid receptors: In silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies
Ruiu, Stefania,Anzani, Nicola,Orrü, Alessandro,Floris, Costantino,Caboni, Pierluigi,Alcaro, Stefano,MacCioni, Elias,Distinto, Simona,Cottiglia, Filippo
, p. 69 - 76 (2015)
Fractionation of the bioactive dichloromethane extract from the aerial parts of Stachys glutinosa led to the isolation of four flavones, xanthomicrol (1), sideritoflavone (2), 8-methoxycirsilineol (3), and eupatilin (4), along with two neo-clerodane diterpenes, roseostachenone (8) and a new compound, 3α,4α-epoxyroseostachenol (7). In order to study structure-activity relationships, two methoxyflavones [5-demethyltangeretin (5) and tangeretin (6)] were synthesized by the methoxylation of xanthomicrol. The isolated compounds (1-4, 7, and 8) as well as the xanthomicrol semisynthetic derivatives (5 and 6) were evaluated for their binding affinity to the μ and δ opioid receptors. Xanthomicrol was the most potent binder to both μ and δ receptors, with a Ki value of 0.83 and 3.6 μM, respectively. Xanthomicrol administered intraperitoneally in mice at a dose of 80 mg/kg significantly reduced morphine-induced antinociception in the tail flick test. Our results suggested that xanthomicrol is a μ opioid receptor antagonist. Docking experiments were carried out to acquire a deeper understanding about important structural aspects of binding of xanthomicrol. In summary, these data suggest that xanthomicrol is a valuable structure for further development into a potential μ opioid receptor antagonist.
Use of flavone and flavanone derivatives in preparation of sedative and hypnotic drugs
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Page/Page column 38, (2017/07/01)
Disclosed is a use of flavones derivatives and flavanone derivatives in preparation of sedative and hypnotic drugs.
Method of preparing demethylation form of polymethoxylated flavone from citrus skin
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Paragraph 0018; 0019, (2017/01/26)
The present invention provides a method of using citrus skin to prepare demethylation form of polymethoxylated flavone, comprising steps of acid treatment, heating, cooling, neutralization and extraction, and using microwave heating and high temperature/p