Myricetin is used as an antioxidant. It is a cell-permeable flavonoid used in inflammatory, diabetes, and cancer studies. It is effective in protecting neurons against oxidative stresses. Further, it inhibits yeast alfa-glucosidase,1 glyoxalase I in vitro and bovine milk xanthine oxidase.
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Applications
Myricetin is used as an antioxidant. It is a cell-permeable flavonoid used in inflammatory, diabetes, and cancer studies. It is effective in protecting neurons against oxidative stresses. Further, it inhibits yeast alfa-glucosidase,1 glyoxalase I in vitro and bovine milk xanthine oxidase.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl formamide and ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
Hong, C.; Xie, Y.; Yao, Y.; Li, G.; Yuan, X.; Shen, H. A novel strategy for pharmaceutical cocrystal generation without knowledge of stoichiometric ratio: myricetin cocrystals and a ternary phase diagram. Pharm. Res. 2015, 32 (1), 47-60.
Iyer, S. C.; Gopal, A.; Halagowder, D. Myricetin induces apoptosis by inhibiting P21 activated kinase 1 (PAK1) signaling cascade in hepatocellular carcinoma. Mol. Cell. Biochem. 2015, 407 (12), 223-237.