Chemistry:Cepharanthine

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Short description: Chemical compound
Cepharanthine
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Clinical data
Other namesCepharantin, O-Methylcepharanoline
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC37H38N2O6
Molar mass606.719 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

Cepharanthine is an antiinflammatory and antineoplastic compound isolated from Stephania.[1] Due to these modalities, it has been shown effective against HTLV in lab research. [2] Additionally, it has successfully been used to treat a diverse range of medical conditions, including radiation-induced leukopenia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, alopecia areata, alopecia pityrodes, venomous snakebites, xerostomia, sarcoidosis, refractory anemia and various cancer-related conditions. No safety issues have been observed with CEP, and side effects are very rarely reported. [3]

References

  1. "Cepharanthine, an alkaloid from Stephania cepharantha Hayata, inhibits the inflammatory response in the RAW264.7 cell and mouse models". Inflammation 37 (1): 235–46. February 2014. doi:10.1007/s10753-013-9734-8. PMID 24045962. 
  2. "Synergistic inhibition of HTLV-1-infected cell proliferation by combination of cepharanthine and a tetramethylnaphthalene derivative". Anticancer Research 32 (7): 2639–45. July 2012. PMID 22753721. http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/32/7/2639.long. 
  3. "Therapeutic potential of the biscoclaurine alkaloid, cepharanthine, for a range of clinical conditions". Pharmacological Reports 63 (2): 337–47. 2011. doi:10.1016/S1734-1140(11)70500-X. PMID 21602589. http://www.if-pan.krakow.pl/pjp/pdf/2011/2_337.pdf.