Isowightenon

The Uses of Isowightenon

Isowighteone is a natural product derivative of Genistein (G350000). Genistein exhibits specific inhibitory activity against tyrosine kinases, including autophosphorylation of epidermal growth factor receptor kinase (IC50 - 2.6uM). Also inhibits other protein kinases through competitive inhibition of ATP. Inhibits tumor cell proliferation and induces tumor cell differentiation. Produces cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis in Jurat T-leukemia cells. However, it prevents anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody-induced thymic apoptosis. Genistein also inhibits topoisomerase II activity in vitro. Genistein has also been shown to inhibit the action of GABA on recombinant GABAA receptors 2. uv(max)ethanol: 262.5 nm (e= 138). moderately sol. in hot alcohol.

Definition

ChEBI: Isowighteone is a member of the class of 7-hydroxyisoflavones that is isoflavone substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 5, 7 and 4' and a prenyl group at position 3'. It has been isolated from Ficus mucuso. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to an isoflavone.