A series of 7‐prenyloxy‐2, 3‐dihydroflavanone derivatives were synthesized and screened for their antidepressant‐like activity. Among them, it was observed that compounds 5j and 5k were found to be the most antidepressant‐like activity. In addition, it was found that compounds 5j and 5k significantly increased the concentrations of the main neurotransmitters 5‐HT and NE in the hippocampus, hypothalamus
Chalcones. Condensation of Aromatic Aldehydes with Resacetophenone. II
作者:DURGA NATH DHAR、JAGRAJ BEHARI LAL
DOI:10.1021/jo01102a021
日期:1958.8
PHYTOESTROGENIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN EXTRACT OF CHINESE LICORICE ROOT, ISOLIQUIRITIN OR LIQUIRITIN
申请人:Kang Sun Kyung
公开号:US20070134353A1
公开(公告)日:2007-06-14
A phytoestrogen composition comprising an extract of Chinese licorice root (
Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Fisch), liquiritin or isoliquiritin isolated therefrom, which show estrogen activity and inhibitory effect on proliferation of cancer cells, as an effective ingredient. The Chinese licorice root extract, as well as liquiritin or isoliquiritin isolated therefrom, show estrogenicity but not androgenicity, suppress activity of the endocrine disruptor bisphenol-A and inhibit proliferation of cancer cells, e.g., breast cancer cells. The composition is usefully employed as a phytoestrogen for hormone replacement therapy and/or prevention and treatment of breast cancer.