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Category: 7TM ReceptorsarrowPAF Receptors
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1657 Ginkgolide B
Alternative name(s): BN 52021
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Ginkgolide B
Chemical Name: (1R,3S,3aS,4R,6aR,7aR,7bR,8S,10aS,11R,11aR)-3-(1,1-Dime thylethyl)hexahydro-4,7b,11-trihydroxy-8-methyl-9H-1,7a -(epoxymethano)-1H,6aH-cyclopenta[c]furo[2,3-b]furo[3', 2':3,4]cyclopenta[1,2-d]furan-5,9,12(4H)-trione

Biological Activity:

Platelet-activating factor (PAF) receptor antagonist (Ki = 1.3 μM). Inhibits neutrophil degranulation and superoxide production in vitro and inhibits bronchoconstriction and is neuroprotective following oral administration in vivo.

Technical Data:

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M.Wt: 424.4
Formula: C20H24O10
Storage: Desiccate at +4°C
Solubility: Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO and to 25 mM in Ethanol
CAS No: [15291-77-7]

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    References:

    Desquand et al (1986) Interference of BN 52021 (ginkgolide B) with the bronchopulmonary effects of PAF-acether in the guinea-pig. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 127 83. Foldes-Filep et al (1987) Inhibition by BN 52021 (ginkgolide B) of the binding of [3H]-platelet-activating factor to human neutrophil granulocytes. Biochem.Biophys.Res.Comm. 148 1412. Maclennan et al (2002) The CNS effects of Ginkgo biloba extracts and ginkgolide B. Prog.Neurobiol. 67 235.
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