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Flavokawain A is an apoptosis inducing agent extracted from kava.

Upstream product

• 90-24-4 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxyacetophenone 
• 123-11-5 4-methoxy-benzaldehyde 
• 94103-36-3 (2E)-1-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propen-1-one 
• 520-36-5 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 
• 77-78-1 dimethyl sulfate 
• 480-66-0 2,4,6-trihydroxyacetophenone 
• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 98-86-2 acetophenone 
• 108-73-6 3,5-dihydroxyphenol 
• 871878-99-8 1-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyethanone 
• 100-06-1 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone 
• 832-58-6 1-(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)ethanone 
• 621-23-8 1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene 

Downstream Products

• 5631-70-9 4',5,7-trimethoxyflavone 
• 82517-06-4 3-iodo-5,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone 
• 10493-04-6 2-(4'-methoxybenzylidene)-4,6-dimethoxycoumaran-3-one 
• 1098-92-6 kaempferol 5,7,4'-trimethyl ether 
• 1607-73-4 (2E)-1-(2'-hydroxy-3'-bromo-4',6'-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propen-1-one 
• 5128-44-9 5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one 
• 66074-95-1 4',5,7-trimethoxyflavanone 
• 1162-82-9 4',5,7-trimethoxyisoflavone 
• 822-16-2 sodium stearate 
• 1165-94-2 8-iodo-5,7-dimethoxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-chromen-4-one 
• 34811-77-3 3-(4-methyloxybenzyl)-5,7-dimethoxychromen-4-one 
• 2222-38-0 I-4',II-4',I-5,II-5,I-7,II-7-hexa-O-methylcupressuflavone 
• 13738-92-6 cupressuflavone 4',4',7,7-tetramethyl ether 
• 16692-52-7 3,4',5,7-tetramethoxyflavone 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Application of human PCID2 protein in preparation or screening of anti-tumor drugs and compound with anti-tumor activity

The invention belongs to the technical field of biotechnology and gene therapy, and particularly relates to application of human PCID2 protein in preparation or screening of anti-tumor drugs and an anti-tumor compound. It is found that the PCID2 gene promotes tumor cell proliferation and regulates the cell cycle, is a key molecule for regulating tumor generation and development, and can be used as a target protein for preparing or screening anti-tumor drugs; meanwhile, human PCID2 protein is used as target protein, a class of PCID2 protein targeting antitumor compounds are screened out through a molecular docking technology, and the compounds can significantly inhibit tumor cell proliferation and promote tumor cell apoptosis.

Development of a novel nitric oxide (NO) production inhibitor with potential therapeutic effect on chronic inflammation

Inflammation is a complex biological response to stimuli. Activated macrophages induced excessively release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators such as endogenous radical nitric oxide (NO) play a significant role in the progression of multiple inflammatory diseases. Both natural and synthetic chalcones possess a wide range of bioactivities. In this work, thirty-nine chalcones and three related compounds, including several novel ones, based on bioactive kava chalcones were designed, synthesized and their inhibitory effects on NO production in RAW 264.7 cells were evaluated. The novel compound (E)-1-(2′-hydroxy-4′,6′-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-(3-methoxy-4-(3-morpholinopropoxy)phenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (53) exhibited a better inhibitory activity (84.0%) on NO production at 10 μM (IC50 = 6.4 μM) with the lowest cytotoxicity (IC50 > 80 μM) among the tested compounds. Besides, western blot analysis indicated that compound 53 was a potent down-regulator of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) protein. Docking study revealed that compound 53 also can dock into the active site of iNOS. Furthermore, at the dose of 10 mg/kg/day, compound 53 could both significantly suppress the progression of inflammation on collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) and adjuvant-induced arthritis (AIA) models. In addition, the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of the kava chalcones based analogs was also depicted.

Design, synthesis and biological evaluation of dimethyl cardamonin (DMC) derivatives as P-glycoprotein-mediated multidrug resistance reversal agents

Background: P-glycoprotein (P-gp) has been regarded as an important factor in the multidrug resistance (MDR) of tumor cells within the last decade, which can be solved by inhibiting P-gp to reverse MDR. Thus, it is an effective strategy to develop inhibitor of P-gp. Objective: In this study, the synthesis of a series of derivatives had been carried out by bioisosterism design on the basis of Dimethyl Cardamonin (DMC). Subsequently, we evaluated their reversal activities as potential P-glycoprotein (P-gp)-mediated Multidrug Resistance (MDR) agents. Methods: Dimethyl cardamonin derivatives were synthesized from acetophenones and the corresponding benzaldehydes in the presence of 40% KOH by Claisen-Schmidt reaction. Their cytotoxicity and reversal activities in vitro were assessed with MTT. Moreover, the compound B4 was evaluated by Doxorubicin (DOX) accumulation, Western blot and wound-healing assays deeply. Results and Discussion: The results showed that compounds B2, B4 and B6 had the potency of MDR reversers with little intrinsic cytotoxicity. Meanwhile, these compounds also demonstrated the capability to inhibit MCF-7 and MCF-7/DOX cells migration. Besides, the most compound B4 was selected for further study, which promoted the accumulation of DOX in MCF-7/DOX cells and inhibited the expressionof P-gp at protein levels. Conclusion: The above findings may provide new insights for the research and development of P-gp-mediated MDR reversal agents.

Novel chromenone derivatives having substituted biphenyl group and a pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of allergic diseases compring the same

The present invention relates to: a novel chromenone derivative compound capable of effectively suppressing an allergic immune response by inhibiting signal transduction mediated by thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP); and a pharmaceutical composition capable of fundamentally preventing or treating various allergic diseases by using the same.COPYRIGHT KIPO 2021

Melanogenic inhibition and toxicity assessment of flavokawain A and B on B16/F10 melanoma cells and zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Excessive production of melanin implicates hyperpigmentation disorders. Flavokawain A (FLA) and flavokawain B (FLB) have been reported with anti-melanogenic activity, but their melanogenic inhibition and toxicity effects on the vertebrate model of zebrafish are still unknown. In the present study, cytotoxic as well as melanogenic effects of FLA and FLB on cellular melanin content and tyrosinase activity were evaluated in α-MSH-induced B16/F10 cells. Master regulator of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (Mitf) and the other downstream melanogenic-related genes were verified via quantitative real time PCR (qPCR). Toxicity assessment and melanogenesis inhibition on zebrafish model was further observed. FLA and FLB significantly reduced the specific cellular melanin content by 4.3-fold and 9.6-fold decrement, respectively in α-MSH-induced B16/F10 cells. Concomitantly, FLA significantly reduced the specific cellular tyrosinase activity by 7-fold whilst FLB by 9-fold. The decrement of melanin production and tyrosinase activity were correlated with the mRNA suppression of Mitf which in turn down-regulate Tyr, Trp-1 and Trp-2. FLA and FLB exhibited non-toxic effects on the zebrafish model at 25 and 6.25 μM, respectively. Further experiments on the zebrafish model demonstrated successful phenotype-based depigmenting activity of FLA and FLB under induced melanogenesis. To sum up, our findings provide an important first key step for both of the chalcone derivatives to be further studied and developed as potent depigmenting agents.

Total synthesis of wikstrol A and wikstrol B

The first total synthesis of wikstrol A and wikstrol B was achieved by employing aldol reaction, Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation, regioselective iodination, Sonogashira coupling, and rhodium-catalyzed oxidative coupling as key steps. The structure of the key intermediate for wikstrol A was confirmed via its derivative by single-crystal X-ray analysis.

Synthesis of Benzopyran-Fused Flavone Derivatives via Microwave-Assisted Intramolecular C-H Activation

A microwave-assisted intramolecular direct arylation method for the synthesis of benzopyran-fused flavone derivatives containing natural flavone backbones is described. Different polyalkoxy flavones were synthesized and functionalized with 2-bromobenzyl bromide. The resulting compounds were subjected to palladium-catalyzed intramolecular direct arylation reactions supported by microwave irradiation to produce fused tetracyclic flavones. In the case of the 7-substituted chrysin derivative, the regioselectivity of the coupling was also examined.

Design, synthesis and docking studies of flavokawain B type chalcones and their cytotoxic effects on MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines

Flavokawain B (1) is a natural chalcone extracted from the roots of Piper methysticum, and has been proven to be a potential cytotoxic compound. Using the partial structure of flavokawain B (FKB), about 23 analogs have been synthesized. Among them, compounds 8, 13 and 23 were found in new FKB derivatives. All compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxic properties against two breast cancer cell lines, MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231, thus establishing the structure-activity relationship. The FKB derivatives 16 (IC50 = 6.50 ± 0.40 and 4.12 ± 0.20 μg/mL), 15 (IC50 = 5.50 ± 0.35 and 6.50 ± 1.40 μg/mL) and 13 (IC50 = 7.12 ± 0.80 and 4.04 ± 0.30 μg/mL) exhibited potential cytotoxic effects on the MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines. However, the methoxy group substituted in position three and four in compound 2 (IC50 = 8.90 ± 0.60 and 6.80 ± 0.35 μg/mL) and 22 (IC50 = 8.80 ± 0.35 and 14.16 ± 1.10 μg/mL) exhibited good cytotoxicity. The lead compound FKB (1) showed potential cytotoxicity (IC50 = 7.70 ± 0.30 and 5.90 ± 0.30 μg/mL) against two proposed breast cancer cell lines. It is evident that the FKB skeleton is unique for anticancer agents, additionally, the presence of halogens (Cl and F) in position 2 and 3 also improved the cytotoxicity in FKB series. These findings could help to improve the future drug discovery process to treat breast cancer. A molecular dynamics study of active compounds revealed stable interactions within the active site of Janus kinase. The structures of all compounds were determined by 1H-NMR, EI-MS, IR and UV and X-ray crystallographic spectroscopy techniques.

Targeting the MDM2-p53 protein-protein interaction with prenylchalcones: Synthesis of a small library and evaluation of potential antitumor activity

Prenylation of several bioactive scaffolds is a very interesting strategy used in Medicinal Chemistry in order to improve biological/pharmacological effects. A small library of prenylchalcones was synthesized and evaluated for the ability to inhibit the MDM2-p53 interaction using a yeast-based assay. The capacity of all synthesized prenylchalcones and their non-prenylated precursors to inhibit the growth of human colon tumor HCT116 cells was also evaluated. The obtained results led to the identification of a hit compound, prenylchalcone 2e, which behaved as potential inhibitor of the MDM2-p53 interaction in yeast, and showed improved cytotoxicity against human tumor cells expressing wild-type p53, including liver hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2, breast adenocarcinoma MCF-7, and malignant melanoma A375 cells. In colon cancer cells, it was also shown that the growth inhibitory effect of prenylchalcone 2e was associated with the induction of cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and increased protein expression levels of p53 transcriptional targets. Moreover, computational docking studies were performed in order to predict docking poses and residues involved in the MDM2-p53 potential interaction.

Synthesis of 5-subsituted flavonols via the Algar-Flynn-Oyamada (AFO) reaction: The mechanistic implication

Herein, we report a synthetic method with improved selectivity for 5-substituted flavonols via the Algar-Flynn-Oyamada reaction (AFO), by using of sodium carbonate/hydrogen peroxide A series of 5-substituted flavonols was obtained with moderate to high yields. The mechanism of the AFO reaction was elucidated. LCMS analysis and in situ 1H NMR analysis indicated that the epoxide was involved in the transformation from chalcone to flavonol and/or aurone under alkaline base/peroxide conditions.