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Baicalin

In vitro / Animal
Flavone glycoside

Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory via 12/15-LOX inhibition, antiviral, neuroprotective, OATP1B1 inhibition, GABA-A receptor modulation
GABA-A receptor modulation; anxiolytic; anti-inflammatory via NF-kB and LOX-12/15 inhibition

Research Notes

Scutellaria (Huang Qin)TCM

Anti-inflammatory effects confirmed in multiple RCTs (upper respiratory infections). Antiviral activity against influenza, RSV, HIV in vitro. Neuroprotective in stroke models via anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic mechanisms.

SkullcapWestern

In vitro GABA-A binding confirmed; animal models show anxiolytic effect comparable to diazepam at high doses; anti-inflammatory activity in multiple models

Found In 2 Herbs

Scutellaria (Huang Qin)

Scutellaria (Huang Qin)

TCM
Skullcap

Skullcap

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Flavone glycoside
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Baicalin

Flavone glycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body

Representative pattern: C₁₅H₁₀O₃

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

Related Compounds (Flavone glycoside)

Flavonoids (apiin, isovitexin)(1)Flavonoids (luteolin-7-glucoside, apigenin glycosides)(1)Luteolin-7-diglucuronide(1)

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