One new compound isoembinin 1 along with ten known compounds 2-11 were isolated from the terrestrial parts of Iris lactea Pall. All of the compound structures were determined through extensive 1D and 2D NMR experiments along with HR-ESIMS analysis and comparison with literature data. Because many flavonoids exert antiplatelet and antioxidant activity we tested the effects of the isolated flavone C-glycosides 1-9 on platelet activation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCurcumin is a natural polyphenol derived from the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa) which exhibits numerous beneficial effects on different cell types. Inhibition of platelet activation by curcumin is well known, however molecular mechanisms of its action on platelets are not fully defined. In this study, we used laser diffraction method for analysis of platelet aggregation and Western blot for analysis of intracellular signaling mechanisms of curcumin effects on platelets.
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