Kobophenol A
0Kobophenol A is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, that is found in the heartwood of Caragana sinica, a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a resveratrol tetramer.
Chemical Structure[edit | edit source]
Kobophenol A is a polyphenol, specifically a stilbenoid. Stilbenoids are phenolic compounds derived from stilbene, and they are secondary metabolites found in a variety of plants. The chemical structure of Kobophenol A is characterized by four resveratrol units linked together, making it a resveratrol tetramer.
Sources[edit | edit source]
Kobophenol A is found in the heartwood of Caragana sinica, a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. Caragana sinica is native to China and is commonly known as Chinese peashrub.
Pharmacological Properties[edit | edit source]
Kobophenol A has been studied for its potential pharmacological properties. It has been found to exhibit antioxidant activity, which may contribute to its potential health benefits. Antioxidants are compounds that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures.
In addition to its antioxidant activity, Kobophenol A has also been found to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation is a biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and it is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators.
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