Guineensine, also known as Pipyahyine, is an alkaloid and a member of benzodioxoles is a natural product commonly available from Piper Sp.(P. nigrum and P. longum and P. retrofractum) plants. Existing research suggests that this plant-derived metabolite exerts various biological activities, including antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antioxidant properties.
Application
It is a natural product derived from plant source that finds application in compound screening libraries, metabolomics, phytochemical, and pharmaceutical research.
Biochem/physiol Actions
According to the existing research, Guineensine inhibits endocannabinoid uptake, leading to significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, and also interacts with various receptors, including dopamine transporter DAT, 5HT2A, and sigma receptors, suggesting potential polypharmacological activity.
Features and Benefits
High quality compound suitable for multiple research applications
Compatible with HPLC and mass spectrometry techniques
Other Notes
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