Biochem/physiol Actions

Xanthohumol induces apoptosis in glioma cancer by modulating microRNA based network. It exhibits anti-inflammatory property by inhibiting janus kinases (JAKs), signal transducer and activator of transcription proteins (STATs). Xanthohumol elicits antiviral functionality against bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and anti-hepatitis C virus in vitro. It also induces autophagy and has antiplatelet and neuroprotective effects. Xanthohumol also regulates various metabolic processes including the inhibition of triglyceride formation, atherosclerotic plaque and adipogenesis.

Application

Xanthohumol is the prenylated chalcone isolated from the female inflorescences of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus L.), an ingredient of beer, have long been used in traditional medicine. Xanthohumol is one of the bioactive substances, and has been reported that it has various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and osteogenic effects.

Definition

ChEBI: A member of the class of chalcones that is trans-chalcone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4, 2' and 4', a methoxy group at position 6' and a prenyl group at position 3'. Isolated from Humulus lupulus, it induces apo tosis in human malignant glioblastoma cells.

General Description

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