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Pinocembrin[edit]

Pinocembrin is a type of flavanone, a class of flavonoids that are found in various natural sources. It is known for its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. Pinocembrin is commonly found in honey, propolis, and certain types of plants.

Chemical Structure[edit]

Pinocembrin is chemically classified as a flavanone, which is a type of polyphenolic compound. Its chemical structure consists of a benzopyran ring system with a phenyl group attached. The molecular formula of pinocembrin is C₁₅H₁₂O₄.

Sources[edit]

Pinocembrin is primarily found in honey and propolis, which are products of bees. It is also present in certain fruits and vegetables, as well as in some herbs and spices.

Biological Activities[edit]

Antioxidant Properties[edit]

Pinocembrin exhibits significant antioxidant activity, which helps in neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress in the body. This property is beneficial in preventing cellular damage and aging.

Anti-inflammatory Effects[edit]

The compound has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory effects, which can help in reducing inflammation and swelling in various tissues. This makes it a potential candidate for treating inflammatory diseases.

Neuroprotective Benefits[edit]

Pinocembrin has been studied for its neuroprotective effects, which may help in protecting neurons from damage and degeneration. This is particularly relevant in the context of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Potential Applications[edit]

Due to its various biological activities, pinocembrin is being researched for potential applications in medicine and healthcare. It may be used in the development of supplements and therapeutics aimed at enhancing cognitive function, reducing inflammation, and protecting against oxidative damage.

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-'''Pinocembrin''' is a natural [[flavonoid]], a type of [[phytochemical]] found in a variety of plants. It is one of the primary flavonoids isolated from [[propolis]], a resinous substance collected by [[honeybee]]s from tree buds and used in the construction of hives. Pinocembrin has been studied for its potential health benefits, including its [[antioxidant]], [[anti-inflammatory]], [[antimicrobial]], and [[neuroprotective]] properties.
+== Pinocembrin ==
-==Chemical Structure and Properties==
+[[File:Pinocembrin_structure.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of Pinocembrin]]
-Pinocembrin is a flavanone, a subclass of flavonoids that are characterized by the absence of a double bond in the C2-C3 position and the lack of a hydroxyl group in the C3 position of their chemical structure. Its chemical formula is C15H12O4. It is a yellow crystalline powder that is soluble in [[ethanol]] and [[methanol]], but insoluble in water.
-==Sources==
+'''Pinocembrin''' is a type of [[flavanone]], a class of [[flavonoids]] that are found in various natural sources. It is known for its potential [[antioxidant]], [[anti-inflammatory]], and [[neuroprotective]] properties. Pinocembrin is commonly found in [[honey]], [[propolis]], and certain types of [[plants]].
-Pinocembrin is found in a variety of plants, including [[Eucalyptus]], [[Populus]], [[Spartium]], and [[Alpinia]]. It is also one of the primary flavonoids found in propolis, a resinous substance collected by honeybees from tree buds.
-==Potential Health Benefits==
+== Chemical Structure ==
-Pinocembrin has been studied for its potential health benefits. It has been found to have antioxidant properties, meaning it can neutralize harmful [[free radicals]] in the body. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce inflammation and pain. Additionally, it has antimicrobial properties, meaning it can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.
-Pinocembrin has also been studied for its potential neuroprotective properties. Some research suggests that it may help protect the brain from damage caused by [[stroke]] or [[neurodegenerative diseases]] like [[Alzheimer's disease]].
+Pinocembrin is chemically classified as a flavanone, which is a type of [[polyphenolic]] compound. Its chemical structure consists of a [[benzopyran]] ring system with a [[phenyl]] group attached. The molecular formula of pinocembrin is C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>4</sub>.
-==Safety and Side Effects==
+== Sources ==
-While pinocembrin is generally considered safe, it can cause side effects in some people. These can include [[allergic reactions]], [[nausea]], and [[diarrhea]]. It may also interact with certain medications, so it's important to talk to a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen.
+Pinocembrin is primarily found in [[honey]] and [[propolis]], which are products of [[bees]]. It is also present in certain [[fruits]] and [[vegetables]], as well as in some [[herbs]] and [[spices]].
+== Biological Activities ==
+=== Antioxidant Properties ===
+Pinocembrin exhibits significant [[antioxidant]] activity, which helps in neutralizing [[free radicals]] and reducing [[oxidative stress]] in the body. This property is beneficial in preventing [[cellular damage]] and [[aging]].
+=== Anti-inflammatory Effects ===
+The compound has been shown to possess [[anti-inflammatory]] effects, which can help in reducing [[inflammation]] and [[swelling]] in various [[tissues]]. This makes it a potential candidate for treating [[inflammatory diseases]].
+=== Neuroprotective Benefits ===
+Pinocembrin has been studied for its [[neuroprotective]] effects, which may help in protecting [[neurons]] from [[damage]] and [[degeneration]]. This is particularly relevant in the context of [[neurodegenerative diseases]] such as [[Alzheimer's disease]] and [[Parkinson's disease]].
+== Potential Applications ==
+Due to its various biological activities, pinocembrin is being researched for potential applications in [[medicine]] and [[healthcare]]. It may be used in the development of [[supplements]] and [[therapeutics]] aimed at enhancing [[cognitive function]], reducing [[inflammation]], and protecting against [[oxidative damage]].
+== Related Pages ==
-==See Also==
 * [[Flavonoid]]
-* [[Propolis]]
 * [[Antioxidant]]
-* [[Anti-inflammatory]]
+* [[Neuroprotection]]
-* [[Antimicrobial]]
+* [[Inflammation]]
-* [[Neuroprotective]]
 [[Category:Flavonoids]]
-[[Category:Phytochemicals]]
 [[Category:Antioxidants]]
-[[Category:Anti-inflammatory agents]]
-[[Category:Antimicrobial substances]]
 [[Category:Neuroprotective agents]]
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