Moraceae Extract

Moracin O is a 2-arylbenzofuran isolated from the Morus alba Linn. . Moracin O exhibits potent in vitro inhibitory activity against hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF-1). Moracin O reduces oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD)-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Moracin O has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.

(2S)-6-Prenylnaringenin is the most efficient compound in forebrain. (2S)-6-Prenylnaringenin acts as a GABA_A positive allosteric modulator at α+β- binding interface.

Cannflavin A can be isolated from Cannabis sativa L.. Cannflavin A has anti-cancer, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory activity. Cannflavin A inhibits Aβ_1-42 aggregation. Cannflavin A also inhibits kynurenine-3-monooxygenase (KMO) (IC₅₀ = 29.4 μM). Cannflavin A activates apoptosis via caspase-3 cleavage. Cannflavin A exerts anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting pro-inflammatory enzymes, including prostaglandin E2 and cytochrome c oxidases I and II in PC12 cell line.

8-Prenylnaringenin is an orally active prenyl flavonoid. 8-Prenylnaringenin can be isolated from the hop spike Humulus lupulus. 8-Prenylnaringenin activates the PI3K/Akt pathway and the AMPK pathway, upregulates OXPHOS complexes (II, III, and V) and Sirt1, and reduces ROS production and SOD activity. 8-Prenylnaringenin improves muscle atrophy and obesity and inhibits angiogenesis. 8-Prenylnaringenin exhibits anticancer activity against glioblastoma and colon cancer. 8-Prenylnaringenin also has LH/FSH regulatory activity. 8-prenylnaringenin may be used in bone health research.

Cannflavin B is a flavonoid compound that can be isolated from Cannabis sativa L. Cannflavin B is inhibitors of PGE₂ release (IC₅₀: 0.7 μM), mPGES-1 (IC₅₀: 3.7 μM), and 5-lipoxygenase. Cannflavin B has multiple activities such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-glycation, anti-ferroptosis, anti-tumor, and anti-Leishmania (IC₅₀: 14 μM). Cannflavin B can also inhibit the TrkB-BDNF signaling pathway.

Cannabisin A is a natural product in seeds in sprouts.

Steppogenin is a potent inhibitor of HIF-1α and DLL4, with IC₅₀ values of 0.56 and 8.46 μM, respectively. Steppogenin can be sued for the research of angiogenic diseases, such as those involving solid tumors.

3-Methyl-2-butenal (3-Methylbut-2-en-1-al) is an enone aldehyde that occurs in hops (Humulus lupulus L.).

(E)-β-Farnesene (Standard) is the analytical standard of (E)-β-Farnesene. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. (E)-β-Farnesene (trans-β-Farnesene) is a volatile sesquiterpene hydrocarbon which can be found in Phlomis aurea Decne essential oil. (E)-β-Farnesene can be used as a feeding stimulant for the sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis.

Pomiferin (NSC 5113) acts as an potential inhibitor of HDAC, with an IC₅₀ of 1.05 μM, and also potently inhibits mTOR (IC₅₀, 6.2 µM).

3-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl) propanoic acid (DPPacid) is a competitive Tyrosinase inhibitor. It exhibits an IC₅₀ value of 3.02 μM against mushroom tyrosinase with L-tyrosine as the substrate, an IC₅₀ value of 62 μM with DL-DOPA as the substrate, and a K_i value of 11.5 μM. 3-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl) propanoic acid shows no DPPH radical scavenging activity. It can be used in studies related to ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced hyperpigmentation.

(2S)-Isoxanthohumol is a microbial biotransformed metabolite of the hop prenylflavanone Isoxanthohumol.

Kuwanon G is a flavonoid compound and an antagonist of the bombesin receptor. Kuwanon G has multiple activities such as bactericidal, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-atherosclerotic, and neuroprotective effects. Kuwanon G exhibits strong antibacterial activity against oral pathogens, especially cariogenic bacteria and periodontal pathogens. Kuwanon G can induce apoptosis and inhibit proliferation, migration, and invasion of tumor cells. Kuwanon G can be used in the research of diseases such as gastric cancer and atherosclerosis.

Kuwanon A is a flavone derivative isolated from the root barks of the mulberry tree (Morus alba L.); inhibits nitric oxide production with an IC₅₀ of 10.5 μM.

Broussochalcone A is an antioxidant and an inhibitor of Xanthine Oxidase (IC₅₀=2.21 μM), with free radical scavenging activity. Broussochalcone A inhibits iron-induced lipid peroxidation and nitric oxide synthesis in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) -activated macrophages. Broussochalcone A also induces Apoptosis of human renal carcinoma cells by increasing ROS levels and activating FOXO3 signaling pathways.

Mulberrofuran G is a NOX inhibitor (IC₅₀: 6.9 μM) and tyrosinase inhibitor. Mulberrofuran G exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antitumor, and neuroprotective effects. Mulberrofuran G can be used in the research of tumors, nervous system diseases, and other conditions.

Kuwanon H is a selective non-peptide bombesin receptor antagonist and platelet activation inhibitor. Kuwanon H also acts as a specific antagonist of GRP-preferring receptors, with a K_i value of 290 nM for mouse GRP-R and 6500 nM for rat NMB-R. Kuwanon H inhibits the phosphorylation of AKT, mTOR, ERK, cPLA₂ and p38, and upregulates TRIB3. It induces endoplasmic reticulum stress, apoptosis and autophagosome formation. Kuwanon H blocks calcium mobilization, mitogenic signaling, DNA synthesis, dense granule secretion, thromboxane A₂ generation and integrin αIIb/β₃ activity. It inhibits collagen-induced platelet aggregation and fibronectin adhesion, and delays clot retraction. Kuwanon H inhibits melanoma cell growth in vitro and in vivo, and enhances the sensitivity of melanoma cells to CDDP. It can be used in research related to melanoma, small cell lung cancer and thrombosis.

Quercetin 3,7-diglucoside is an antioxidant that can be obtained from the leaves of Ficus carica L.

6-Prenylapigenin (6-Prenyl-4',5,7-trihydroxyflavone; 6-C-Prenylapigenin) is a prenylated flavonoid that exists in the stems and leaves of Maclura pomifera. 6-Prenylapigenin exhibits cytotoxicity against cancer cells such as leukemia cells and solid tumor cells.

(±)-8-Prenylnaringenin, a natural prenylated flavonoid, is a potent phytoestrogen. (±)-8-Prenylnaringenin is an orally active selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) (Estrogen Receptor/ERR) that inhibits ERα and ERβ with IC₅₀s of 57 nM and 68 nM, respectively. (±)-8-Prenylnaringenin has anticancer effects, and can be used for osteoporosis research.