Cayman 2-O-Methyl-5-Methyluridine; 250 Mg; 55486-09-4; ≥98%

The asarones, including α-asarone (Item No. ) and β-asarone, were first isolated from volatile oils of plants of the genus Acorus, which are used in Ayurvedic medicine. β-Asarone is noted for its neuroprotective effects, as it ameliorates depression, reduces dopamine-induced neurotoxicity, and attenuates damage in a model of stroke.^,, In isolated neurons and in brains, β-asarone blocks autophagy, reduces inflammation, and inhibits apoptosis.^,, While β-asarone inhibits apoptosis in neurons, it induces apoptosis in colon cancer cells. It also has antimicrobial effects.

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