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Garcinol
PreliminaryMechanism of Action
Potent histone acetyltransferase (HAT) inhibitor; suppresses NF-κB and Akt signalling pathways; induces apoptosis in cancer cell lines via mitochondrial pathway.
Research Notes
Bitter KolaAfrican
In vitro studies show selective cytotoxicity against several human cancer cell lines including colon, pancreatic, and breast cancer. Bioavailability and in vivo efficacy in humans have not yet been established in controlled trials.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Polyisoprenylated benzophenone
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Garcinol
Polyisoprenylated benzophenoneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties
Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
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