Description
A polyphenol flavonoid that displays antitumor and antioxidant properties. Inhibits telomerase and DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) and blocks the activation of EGF receptors and HER-2 receptors. Also potently and specifically inhibits chymotrypsin-like activity of the proteasome in vitro (IC50= 86-194 nM) and in vivo (IC50 =1 -10 µM).
Chemical Name
(2R,3R)-2-(3,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-1[2H]-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol 3-(3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate)