Hispidulin
Chemical Name: 5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-methoxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
Purity: ≥98%
Biological Activity
Partial positive allosteric modulator at the benzodiazepine receptor (IC50 = 1.3 μM for inhibition of flumazenil binding); natural sage flavone. Stimulates GABA-induced chloride currents in Xenopus oocytes expressing α1-, α2-, α3-, α5- or α6-β2 γ2S GABAA receptors. Brain penetrant; oral administration reduces seizures in a gerbil model of epilepsy. Also has antifungal, antiproliferative, antioxidant and antithrombotic properties.Technical Data
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Background References
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Hispidulin, a natural flavone, inhibits human platelet aggregation by increasing cAMP levels.
Bourdillat et al.
Eur.J.Pharmacol., 1988;147:1 -
Constituents of sage (Salvia officinalis) with in vitro affinity to human brain benzodiazepine receptor.
Kavvadias et al.
Planta Med., 2003;69:113 -
The flavone hispidulin, a benzodiazepine receptor ligand with positive allosteric properties, traverses the blood-brain barrier and exhibits anticonvulsive effects.
Kavvadias et al.
Br.J.Pharmacol., 2004;142:811
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