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7,8-Dihydroxyflavone

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7,8-Dihydroxyflavone | CAS No. 38183-03-8 | Trk Receptor Agonists
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Description: TrkB agonist
Alternative Names: 7,8-DHF

Chemical Name: 7,8-Dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one

Purity: ≥98%

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Biological Activity

7,8-Dihydroxyflavone is a tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB) agonist that binds to the extracellular domain of the receptor (Kd = 320 nM). Inhibits glutamate-triggered apoptosis in hippocampal neurons in vitro and in vivo. Exhibits neuroprotective effects in an HD mouse model.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
254.24
Formula:
C15H10O4
Solubility:
Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO and to 100 mM in 2eq. NaOH
Purity:
≥98%
Storage:
Store at +4°C
CAS No:
38183-03-8

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Background References

  1. Small-molecule TrkB receptor agonists improve motor function and extend survival in a mouse model of Huntington's disease.
    Jiang et al.
    Hum.Mol.Genet., 2013;22:2462
  2. 7,8-dihydroxyflavone, a TrkB receptor agonist, blocks long-term spatial memory impairment caused by immobilzation stress in rats.
    Andero et al.
    Hippocampus, 2012;22:399
  3. A selective TrkB agonist with potent neurotrophic activities by 7,8-dihydroxyflavone.
    Jang et al.
    Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA, 2010;107:268

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Citations for 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone

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  1. Bisphenol-A impairs synaptic formation and function by RGS4-mediated regulation of BDNF signaling in the cerebral cortex.
    Authors: Kee K Et al.
    Dis Model Mech  2022;15
  2. Chronic TrkB agonist treatment in old age does not mitigate diaphragm neuromuscular dysfunction.
    Authors: Greising Et al.
    Physiol Rep  2017;5
  3. Neurogenin 3 is regulated by neurotrophic tyrosine kinase receptor type 2 (TRKB) signaling in the adult human exocrine pancreas.
    Authors: Shamblott Et al.
    Cell Communication and Signaling  2016;14:23
  4. Exploring the Molecular Interactions of 7,8-Dihydroxyflavone and Its Derivatives with TrkB and VEGFR2 Proteins.
    Authors: Chitranshi Et al.
    Purinergic Signal  2015;16:21087
  5. BDNF released during neuropathic pain potentiates NMDA receptors in primary afferent terminals.
    Authors: Chen Et al.
    Eur J Neurosci  2014;39:1439
  6. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor enhances cholinergic contraction of longitudinal muscle of rabbit intestine via activation of phospholipase C.
    Authors: Al-Qudah Et al.
    Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol  2014;306:G328
  7. TrkB-mediated protection against circadian sensitivity to noise trauma in the murine cochlea.
    Authors: Meltser Et al.
    Curr Biol  2014;24:658
  8. Effect of 7,8-dihydroxyflavone as an antioxidant on in vitro maturation of oocytes and development of parthenogenetic embryos in pigs.
    Authors: Choi Et al.
    Muscle Nerve  2013;59:450
  9. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor enhances calcium regulatory mechanisms in human airway smooth muscle.
    Authors: Abcejo Et al.
    Int J Mol Sci  2012;7:e44343
  10. The novel TrkB receptor agonist 7,8-dihydroxyflavone enhances neuromuscular transmission.
    Authors: Mantilla and Ermilov
    PLoS One  2012;45:274

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