Neokadsuranin

Neokadsuranin

Neokadsuranin is a natural product isolated from the roots of Kadsura longipedunculata, a plant species in the family Schisandraceae. It is a dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan, a type of lignan that has a dibenzocyclooctadiene skeleton. Neokadsuranin has been studied for its potential pharmacological properties.

Chemistry

Neokadsuranin is a dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan, a class of lignans that have a unique dibenzocyclooctadiene skeleton. This structure is characterized by two benzene rings connected by an eight-membered carbon ring. The chemical formula of neokadsuranin is C₂₀H₂₂O₆.

Source

Neokadsuranin is isolated from the roots of Kadsura longipedunculata, a plant species in the family Schisandraceae. Kadsura longipedunculata is native to China and other parts of East Asia, and its roots have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.

Pharmacology

Preliminary studies have suggested that neokadsuranin may have several pharmacological properties. It has been found to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities in vitro. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and to explore potential applications in medicine.

See also

• Lignan
• Kadsura longipedunculata
• Dibenzocyclooctadiene lignan