Vilangin

Animal

Mechanism of Action

Disrupts tegumental integrity and neuromuscular coordination in cestodes (tapeworms) through interference with succinate dehydrogenase and fumarate reductase in anaerobic mitochondrial pathways of parasites. Exhibits synergistic anthelmintic activity with embelin.

Research Notes

VidangaAyurvedic

Animal studies using Hymenolepis nana (dwarf tapeworm) models show vilangin produces significant dose-dependent reduction in worm burden. In vitro motility assays demonstrate paralysis of cestode segments at concentrations comparable to the reference drug niclosamide. Limited human data but traditional use supports efficacy.

Found In 1 Herb

Vidanga

Ayurvedic

3D Molecular Structure

Dimeric benzoquinone

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Vilangin

Dimeric benzoquinoneBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

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