Pharmacological Profile of Xanthohumol, a Prenylated Flavonoid from Hops (Humulus lupulus)

Pharmacological Profile of Xanthohumol, a Prenylated Flavonoid from Hops (Humulus lupulus)

The female inflorescences of hops (Humulus lupulus L.), a well-known bittering agent used in the brewing industry, have long been used in traditional medicines. Xanthohumol (XN) is one of the bioactive substances contributing to its medical applications. Among foodstuffs XN is found primarily in bee...

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Main Authors: Ming Liu, Poul Erik Hansen, Genzhu Wang, Lin Qiu, Jianjun Dong, Hua Yin, Zhonghua Qian, Mei Yang, Jinlai Miao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-01-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
biological effects
pharmacokinetics
food additives
beer
metabolites
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/1/754

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