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Liquiritin

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

MAO-A/MAO-B inhibition; increases serotonin and noradrenaline levels; antidepressant via CREB-BDNF pathway activation

Research Notes

Antidepressant effects in forced swim and tail suspension tests. BDNF upregulation in hippocampus documented. MAO inhibition demonstrated in vitro.

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Flavanone glycoside
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Liquiritin

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

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

Related Compounds (Flavanone glycoside)

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