Convulsion-related activities of Scutellaria flavones are related to the 5,7-dihydroxyl structures.
Convulsion-related activities of Scutellaria flavones are related to the 5,7-dihydroxyl structures.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ejphar.2011.03.012
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2011-06
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5
通讯作者:
S. Yoon;Ike C Dela Peña;C. Shin;K. Son;Yong Soo Lee;J. Ryu;J. Cheong;K. Ko
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作者:
S. Yoon;Ike C Dela Peña;C. Shin;K. Son;Yong Soo Lee;J. Ryu;J. Cheong;K. Ko
We screened the major bioactive flavones isolated fromScutellaria baicalensis(baicalin, baicalein and oroxylin A) for their convulsion related activities. In electrogenic response score system and the pentylenetetrazole seizure model, baicalein but not oroxylin A and baicalin exhibited anticonvulsant effects. In vitro studies also revealed that baicalein induced intracellular Cl−influx, whereas oroxylin A blocked muscimol- and baicalein-induced intracellular Cl−influx. The anticonvulsant effect of baicalein was inhibited by flumazenil, a benzodiazepine(BZD) receptor antagonist. Therefore, anticonvulsive effect of baicalein was mediated by the BZD binding site of GABAAreceptor. The 5, 7-dihydroxyl group is present in the structure of the three flavones. It is postulated that this group played a key role in inducing convulsion-related activities.