Boldine
Boldine is an alkaloid of the aporphine class that can be found in the boldo tree. It is the most abundant aporphine alkaloid found in Boldo.[1] Blodine is also found in Lindera aggregata.[2]
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IUPAC name
1,10-Dimethoxyaporphine-2,9-diol | |
Systematic IUPAC name
(6aS)-1,10-Dimethoxy-6-methyl-5,6,6a,7-tetrahydro-4H-dibenzo[de,g]quinoline-2,9-diol | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.006.828 |
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C19H21NO4 | |
Molar mass | 327.380 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Pharmacology
Blodine has been investigated for its cyto-protective, anti-tumour promoting, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-atherogenic effect and is particularly believed to be a strong antioxidant.[3][4]
Blodine has shown nootropic activity in mice, specifically by significantly improving learning and memory. [5]
Blodine has shown antiepileptic activity in mice against seizures induced by Pentylenetetrazole (PTZ). [6]
Blodine protects against paracetamol induced liver inflammation and acute hepatic necrosis in mice. [7]
Blodine is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist.[8] 5-HT3A antagonists have been shown to help prevent nausea and vomiting as well as the negative effects of serotonin in the G.I tract. [9][10]
Glaucine is structurally related to Blodine. Glaucine is a dimethyl ether analog of Blodine.
Topical use of DiAcetyl-Blodine in the form of a microemulsion has been studied for chemoprotection against Melanoma.[11]
References
- O'Brien, P.; Carrasco-Pozo, C.; Speisky, H. (2006). "Boldine and its Antioxidant or Health-Promoting Properties". Chemico-Biological Interactions. 159 (1): 1–17. doi:10.1016/j.cbi.2005.09.002. PMID 16221469.
- Han, Z.; Zheng, Y.; Chen, N.; Luan, L.; Zhou, C.; Gan, L.; Wu, Y. (2008). "Simultaneous Determination of Four Alkaloids in Lindera aggregata by Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry". Journal of Chromatography A. 1212 (1–2): 76–81. doi:10.1016/j.chroma.2008.10.017. PMID 18951552.
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- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513318/
- https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/5ht3-receptor-antagonists.html
- https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/3/901