Bellidifolin
Bellidifolin is a xanthone isolated from the stems of Swertia punicea, with hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities[1][2][3]. Bellidifolin also acts as a viral protein R (Vpr) inhibitor[4].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2798-25-6
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H312, H315, H319
Target
HIV
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection
Applications
COVID-19-anti-virus
Field of Research
Cancer; Infection; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/bellidifolin.html
Purity
99.74
Solubility
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
O=C1C2=C(OC3=C1C(O)=CC=C3O)C=C(OC)C=C2O
Molecular Formula
C14H10O6
Molecular Weight
274.23
Precautions
H302, H312, H315, H319
References & Citations
[1]Zhao ZY, et al. Protective effects of bellidifolin in hypoxia-induced in pheochromocytoma cells (PC12) and underlying mechanisms. J Toxicol Environ Health A. 2017;80 (22) :1187-1192.|[2]Zheng XY, et al. Two xanthones from Swertia punicea with hepatoprotective activities in vitro and in vivo. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014 May 14;153 (3) :854-63.|[3]Basnet P, et al. Bellidifolin: a potent hypoglycemic agent in streptozotocin (STZ) -induced diabetic rats from Swertia japonica. Planta Med. 1994 Dec;60 (6) :507-11.|[4]Woo SY, et al. Viral protein R inhibitors from Swertia chirata of Myanmar. J Biosci Bioeng. 2019 May 7.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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