Flavokawain B

Flavokawain B is a natural chalcone that can induce apoptosis in androgen receptor-negative, hormone-refractory prostate cancer cell lines (IC50=3-50 uM), via up-regulation of death-receptor 5 and Bim expression; induces apoptosis in human myeloid leukemic cells by modifying NF-κB, possesses potential anti-inflammation and anti-cancer activities; also exhibits significant inhibition of the neurogenic nociceptive induced by intraplantar injections of glutamate and capsaicin in mice.