Oroxylin

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Oroxylin A is a flavone, a type of phenolic chemical compound. It can be found in the medicinal plant Scutellaria baicalensis or the Oroxylum indicum tree. Oroxylin A has been found to have several potential therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and neuroprotective effects.

Chemical Structure[edit | edit source]

Oroxylin A is a flavone, a type of phenolic compound. It is structurally related to other flavones such as baicalein and wogonin. The chemical formula of Oroxylin A is C16H12O5.

Sources[edit | edit source]

Oroxylin A can be found in several plants, including Scutellaria baicalensis and Oroxylum indicum. These plants have been used in traditional medicine for their various therapeutic properties.

Potential Therapeutic Properties[edit | edit source]

Oroxylin A has been found to have several potential therapeutic properties. These include:

  • Anti-inflammatory effects: Oroxylin A has been found to inhibit the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which are involved in the inflammatory response.
  • Anticancer effects: Oroxylin A has been found to inhibit the growth of various types of cancer cells, including breast cancer and lung cancer cells.
  • Neuroprotective effects: Oroxylin A has been found to protect neurons from damage caused by oxidative stress and inflammation.

Research[edit | edit source]

Research into the potential therapeutic properties of Oroxylin A is ongoing. While the results of these studies are promising, further research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of Oroxylin A.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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