Auraptene has shown a remarkable effect in the prevention of degenerative diseases.

 

Auraptene is a natural bioactive monoterpene coumarin ether. It was first isolated from members of the genus Citrus.

Auraptene has shown a remarkable effect in the prevention of degenerative diseases. Many studies have reported the effect of auraptene as a chemopreventative agent against cancers of liver, skin, tongue, esophagus, and colon in rodent models.^[1] The effect in humans is not yet known.

7-((E)-3, 7-Dimethylocta-2, 6-dienyloxy)-2H-chromen-2-one

Other names Aurapten 7-Geranyloxycoumarin

1. Curini, M., Carvotto, G., Epifano, F. and Giannone, G. “Chemistry and Biological Activity of Natural and Synthetic Prenyloxycoumarins”(2006). Current Medicinal Chemistry, 13, 199-222.

 

 

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