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Cinchonain-Ib[edit]

Cinchonain-Ib is a type of biflavonoid, a class of polyphenolic compounds that are known for their diverse range of biological activities. Biflavonoids are composed of two flavonoid units linked together, and they are found in various plant species.

Chemical Structure[edit]

Cinchonain-Ib is characterized by its unique chemical structure, which includes two flavonoid units connected by a carbon-carbon bond. The structure of Cinchonain-Ib can be visualized in the adjacent image, which shows the detailed arrangement of atoms and functional groups.

Sources[edit]

Cinchonain-Ib is primarily found in the bark of Cinchona trees, which are native to the Andean forests of South America. These trees have been historically significant due to their use in the production of quinine, an important antimalarial compound.

Biological Activity[edit]

Cinchonain-Ib, like other biflavonoids, exhibits a range of biological activities. It has been studied for its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. These activities make it a compound of interest in the development of new therapeutic agents.

Potential Applications[edit]

Research into Cinchonain-Ib is ongoing, with studies exploring its potential applications in medicine and pharmacology. Its antioxidant properties, in particular, suggest it could be useful in the prevention of oxidative stress-related diseases.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Cinchonain-Ib''' is a type of [[flavonoid]] found in the bark of the [[Cinchona]] tree. It is one of the many compounds that contribute to the medicinal properties of the tree's bark, which has been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Cinchonain-Ib}}
-== History ==
+==Cinchonain-Ib==
+[[File:Cinchonain_Ib.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of Cinchonain-Ib]]
+Cinchonain-Ib is a type of [[biflavonoid]], a class of [[polyphenolic compounds]] that are known for their diverse range of biological activities. Biflavonoids are composed of two flavonoid units linked together, and they are found in various plant species.
-The [[Cinchona]] tree, native to the tropical Andean forests of western South America, was named after the Countess of Chinchón, the wife of a viceroy of Peru, who was said to have been cured of a fever by using the bark of the tree. The compound Cinchonain-Ib was later isolated from the bark and identified as one of the active ingredients.
+===Chemical Structure===
+Cinchonain-Ib is characterized by its unique chemical structure, which includes two flavonoid units connected by a carbon-carbon bond. The structure of Cinchonain-Ib can be visualized in the adjacent image, which shows the detailed arrangement of atoms and functional groups.
-== Chemical Structure ==
+===Sources===
+Cinchonain-Ib is primarily found in the bark of [[Cinchona]] trees, which are native to the Andean forests of South America. These trees have been historically significant due to their use in the production of [[quinine]], an important antimalarial compound.
-Cinchonain-Ib is a [[flavonoid]], a class of plant secondary metabolites with a common benzo-γ-pyrone structure. It is a type of [[proanthocyanidin]], a class of flavonoids that are known for their antioxidant activity.
+===Biological Activity===
+Cinchonain-Ib, like other biflavonoids, exhibits a range of biological activities. It has been studied for its potential [[antioxidant]], [[anti-inflammatory]], and [[antimicrobial]] properties. These activities make it a compound of interest in the development of new therapeutic agents.
-== Medicinal Uses ==
+===Potential Applications===
+Research into Cinchonain-Ib is ongoing, with studies exploring its potential applications in [[medicine]] and [[pharmacology]]. Its antioxidant properties, in particular, suggest it could be useful in the prevention of oxidative stress-related diseases.
-The bark of the [[Cinchona]] tree, which contains Cinchonain-Ib, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is most well-known for its use in treating [[malaria]], due to the presence of [[quinine]], another compound found in the bark. However, Cinchonain-Ib itself has also been found to have medicinal properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Biflavonoid]]
-== Research ==
-Research into the medicinal properties of Cinchonain-Ib is ongoing. Some studies have suggested that it may have potential as a treatment for certain types of cancer, due to its ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and to fully understand the mechanisms by which Cinchonain-Ib exerts its effects.
-== See Also ==
-* [[Flavonoid]]
 * [[Cinchona]]
-* [[Proanthocyanidin]]
 * [[Quinine]]
+* [[Antioxidant]]
 [[Category:Flavonoids]]
-[[Category:Medicinal plants]]
+[[Category:Polyphenols]]
-[[Category:Phytochemicals]]
-[[Category:Antioxidants]]
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